Who · King Pṛthu, Pṛthu’s son, Indra, Atri, Brahmā, Lord Viṣṇu
The story · Pṛthu began a series of one hundred horse sacrifices, but Indra repeatedly took the sacrificial horse while wearing false disguises. Guided by Atri, Pṛthu’s son pursued Indra and recovered the horse. Pṛthu became ready to kill Indra, but Brahmā intervened and urged him not to be distressed by providential obstacles. Satisfied with ninety-nine sacrifices, Lord Viṣṇu appeared with Indra and instructed Pṛthu. Pṛthu worshiped the Lord with growing devotion and spoke against seeking material benedictions.
What it teaches · Brahmā advises steadiness when providence obstructs one’s plans. Pṛthu’s prayers value hearing the Lord’s glories among devotees above material rewards.