When the demon Jambasura saw that his friend Bali had fallen, he appeared before Indra, the enemy, just to serve Bali Maharaja with friendly behavior. The greatly powerful Jambasura, carried by a lion, approached Indra and forcefully struck him on the shoulder with his club. He also struck Indra's elephant. (Srimad-Bhagavatam 8.11.13-14)
Devendra(king of devas) fought with him for a lot of years. Devas became tired in the war and Devendra approached devaguru(the teacher of devas), Brahaspathy for advice.
Brahaspathy told him that even the trinities(Brahama,Vishnu,and Mahesa) could not save them and the only way is to approach Sri Dattathreya the incarnation of trinities. Devaguru also told Indra that Dattathreya always tests his devotees and strong belief and prayers could only please him. As advised by Brahaspathy, Indra went to Sahya hills to meet and obtain blessings of Dattathreya. Reaching there, he found that Swami is drinking in the middle of his followers performing dances after drinks. Devendra without any hesitation started to continue the services performed by his devotees and disciples. Dattathreya asked him why he is performing all these mean deeds like a servant following him and Indra said you are an incarnation unaffected by any mean deeds or practices, more over you are the greatest guru. Indra continued to serve Dattathrya like an earnest servant and honest disciple. One day Swami asked Indra why he is serving him the most incapable. Indra revealed the purpose of his visit . Dattathreya offered help to kill Jambasura. Indra fought Jambasura as advised by Narada maharshi, withdrew from the war and made Jambasura reach the Sahya hills. Jambasura found Anakha Devi in the shape of an extremely beautiful lady and proposed to marry her. Devi replied that if Jambasura shows the ability to take her on to his head, she will marry him. In the meantime, Lord Dattatreya weakened the strength of Jambasura. Jambasura however managed to lift the Devi to his head and he became ashes and Indra became victorious.
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