सर्गः ७६
In which Viṣṇu divides himself threefold so Indra can strike Vr̥tra, then promises the stained god cleansing through horse sacrifice
Lakṣmaṇa resumes tale at Rāma bidding — Viṣṇu cites friendship with noble Vr̥tra yet must aid gods — Viṣṇu divides himself among Indra, thunderbolt and earth — Gods approach Vr̥tra blazing in forest — Terrified gods watch Indra hurl blazing vajra at Vr̥tra head — Indra flees to world end pursued by brahmahatyā — Indra-less gods praise Viṣṇu and beg Indra deliverance — Viṣṇu promises horse sacrifice will restore fearless Indra