As a final note of caution, he told Prithu, ‘now the Devas are filled with Rajas and hence they can not control their intense desire now. Indra is not only stealing the Aswam, but he is creating more and more Pakhandas too. Your birth after the cruel Venan’s death has pacified every one. Your first and foremost duty is to rule the country in the wisest way. Doing this Yagam is against your duty now. Thinking about the well-being of your people, please withdraw now’.

Prithu, who was always aiming and working for the well-being of his people, stopped the hundredth Aswamedham out of compassion and reconciled with Indra.

All the Devas and Rishis showered their blessings on the noble King.

However, there were traces of unhappiness in his mind as he could not conclude the Yagam as he wished. The Lord Himself came to pacify him, and gave him a beautiful advice, which we will see in the next session.

Note – the depth of wisdom in this session is unparallel. Let us evaluate the lessons one by one.

In spite of being the king of Devas, Indra could not free himself from jealousy and greed.