Divine Beings
Indra
इन्द्र
King of the Devas
Who was Indra?
Indra (इन्द्र): King of the Devas, one of the divine beings in the Mahabharata. Lord of storms and king of heaven, father of Arjuna.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | इन्द्र |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | King of the Devas |
| Faction | Divine Beings |
| Key traits | powerful, proud, paternal, scheming |
| Featured in | 31 stories |
About Indra
Lord of storms and king of heaven, father of Arjuna. He tested heroes throughout the epic - begging Karna's armor as a brahmin, hosting Arjuna in Amaravati, and yielding pride when Krishna lifted Govardhana.
In Their Words
Even the king of gods must bow to dharma - though he may bargain first.
Indra
Traits
- powerful
- proud
- paternal
- scheming
Story Appearances
Places in Indra's Story
Drawn from the stories Indra appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Divine Beings.