Vala
place · 2 works · 5 mentions · 6 anchored passages
also in the atlas: Vala the figure
in the texts
Rigveda
The mythic rock-cave enclosure (Vala) in which the cows/dawn were hidden, broken open by Indra together with Bṛhaspati and the Aṅgirases.
when Indra the thunderbolt-bearer, bold in the Soma-draught, split apart the enclosures of Vala, even as Trita does.
O Indra, O mighty one, with the swift ones and the Daśagvas you shattered Vala with a roar.
Saramā found the firm, enclosed cattle-pen — thereby now the human clan enjoys.
Sāmaveda
The mythic stronghold or cave broken open by Indra, releasing hidden light and cattle.
The bright lights of soma overflowed the midair in exhilaration when Indra struck Vala open.
The eater of Vṛtra breaks open Vala, the destroyer of forts, the conqueror of waters.
He pushed Vala toward this side.