ਤੇ ਭੁਜਬਲ ਬਵਰੇ ਹ੍ਵੈ ਗਏ ॥
They became mad from the strength of their arms
- [[Dasam Guru Granth Sahib/Dasam]] : Bachittar Natak, chapter 6
The above is Akal Purkh speaking to Guru Gobind Singh on how power & arrogance corrupts everyone from Gods, holy men of all traditions, Demons and everything in between.
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Painting: A scene from the _Devi Mahatmya_: Indra, seated on Airavata, watches the demon army, led by Sumbha and Nisumbha, killing the gods.
Kangra, circa 1830.