Lord Indra stood a few feet in front of Lord Vishnu and was looking up at him, folding his hands in a prayer. “Thank you, Lord! You saved us once more.”
Lord Indra waited for Lord Vishnu’s response, but he stayed quiet.
Lord Indra felt guilty. “I’m sorry. I know it was my fault. We all knew he received what he wanted from Lord Brahma, and as a king, it was my duty to keep an eye on him, but I was enjoying myself in my palace.”
“I’m at least glad you realized your error,” said Lord Vishnu. “I think I can now expect you to not repeat this mistake again.”
“I promise to never repeat the error,” said Lord Indra, keeping his hands folded in prayer. He looked down and then up, bowing to him.
Lord Vishnu blinked his eyes.
Lord Indra smiled as he comprehended the meaning: Lord Vishnu had forg
