Devas represent our senses and remember, sensory experiences can never bring contentment to our mind. When we see some one richer than us, it can generate jealousy and competition in us. So we needn’t wonder why Lord Indra play such nasty games to ensure his position. This is what we see all around us, especially in Politics.

Now, what a terrible side-effect his jealousy was creating? Some people, when they want to gain some thing, have no power of discrimination and pollute every one around them to achieve what they want. Our country has seen so many communal riots, when such selfish people injected poison into other minds. All religions speak only Truth and spread love. But when some greedy and power-hungry people spread hatred and violence, innocent people become victims. Remember, we had never heard of terrorism a few decades back.

Only a noble ruler like Prithu will sacrifice his personal victory for the common interest of society.

Another beautiful note is that, when your desire obstructs your duty, drop such a desire then and there itself. What happiness you will gain by giving unhappiness to all around? Such an ‘ego-gratification’ will eventually bring misery only.