Note 374 — Chapter I
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The God Indra has twelve meghas or clouds under his control, and he directs each of them to pour out their waters wherever he likes. When in the least irritated in the execution of his orders, Indra’s voice is heard in this world in thunder-claps which rise to a terrible pitch if the deity becomes downright angry.370 Thunder is also said to be the loud laughter of Indra when in a happy mood.374