Talk:Virochana
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Questioning the reliability of Devdutt Pattanaik as a source
[edit]The mention of the Indra–Virocana myth (Indra lost his regal aura to Virochana) in this article appears to be based solely on Devdutt Pattanaik’s popular works. While Pattanaik is a widely read author and speaker, it should be noted that he is not considered a reliable scholarly source per Wikipedia’s guidelines on reliable sources (WP:RS). Pattanaik often blends reinterpretation, personal speculation, and storytelling, without citing primary Sanskrit sources or engaging with critical philology. I recommend removing any paragraph that relies solely on Devdutt Pattanaik as a source. 118.170.155.37 (talk) 17:59, 29 July 2025 (UTC)
Death by the hands of Mohini
[edit]According to Devdutt Pattnaik in his book 7 secrets of Vishnu he mentions that Virochan is killed when he makes a promise to Mohini (Lord Vishnu). When Mohini asks for his head then Virochan holds up his promise and decapitates himself 5.31.8.45 (talk) 12:28, 14 August 2022 (UTC)