The origin of Dhanvantari - Verse 97
Brahmanda Purana (GRETIL / Wisdomlib) · 67 · Verse 97
Sanskrit Original
हतराज्यो ऽब्रवीच्छक्रो हतभागो बृहस्पतिम। बदरी फलमात्रं वै पुरोडाशं विधत्स्व मे।।
hatarājyo 'bravīcchakro hatabhāgo bṛhaspatim| badarī phalamātraṃ vai puroḍāśaṃ vidhatsva me||
Raji said:: Then, after the lapse of a great deal of time, Indra of great strength whose kingdom had been taken away and whose fortune had been spoilt spoke to Bṛhaspati—“Make my Puroḍāśa (sacrificial offering) at last as big as the jujube fruit, O Brāhmaṇa sage, whereby I can remain alive after being revived by means of splendour. O Brāhmaṇa, I am emaciated and dejected in mind because my kingdom has been taken away and my seat removed. I have been rendered weak and devoid of prowess in the battle by the sons of Raji. Be pleased with me.”