Summary: Indra’s Fall and the Churning of Fate
In the celestial realms, Indra, the king of the gods, seeks answers about virtue, sin, and atonement from Brihaspati, his divine guru. Their discussion unveils the consequences of sins committed through thought, speech, and action—particularly the grave sins of intoxication and forbidden physical relations.
As the conversation deepens, Brihaspati reveals a dark secret from Indra’s past. Long ago, Indra committed Brahmahatya, the ultimate sin—killing the sage Vishvarupa in suspicion of betrayal.
