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Gajendra the Elephant Calling Out to Vishnu While Dragged by a Crocodile

OriginHindu Mythology

Gajendra, a mighty elephant king, was seized by a powerful crocodile while bathing in a celestial lake. After a grueling battle lasting a thousand years, Gajendra realized his physical strength was useless and surrendered himself to Lord Vishnu with a prayer of total devotion. Moved by the elephant's plea, Vishnu descended to Earth, slew the crocodile with his Sudarshana Chakra, and granted...