In Hindu mythology, there are extremely rare instances involving a man hurting or slaying a woman because it was regarded as a highly inappropriate and awful deed. However, there was one situation in which Lord Vishnu himself executed a wicked lady to protect the gods from imminent doom. Image by M from Pixabay Sage Kashyapa had many wives, including Aditi and Diti. Aditi's sons were known as Adityas (devas), whereas Diti's sons were known as Daityas (asuras). Devas were good by nature; they were lawful and kind, whereas the asuras were chaotic and arrogant. Devas and asuras were eternal enemies who were always in conflict with one another. Brihaspati served as the preceptor of the devas, whereas Sukracharya was the guru of the asuras. Both gurus had almost the same level of abilities and were revered by both the devas and the asuras. Devas and asuras were likewise equal in power, maintaining the balance between good and evil. Bhargavas were the descendants of the sage Bhrig
Once upon a time, Brahma severely infuriated Shiva. Brahma had five heads at the time, with the fifth one uttering profane words. The anger manifested in the form of a terrifying person, Kaal Bhairav. He emerged from Shiva's third eye and had a horrifying appearance. His frightening face had two large, blazing eyes and two sets of long, pointed fangs. He rushed towards the creator god and plucked out his fifth head brutally. The other four heads of Brahma screamed terribly in unbearable agony. The entire creation paused for a brief while. As everything calmed down gradually, Brahma regained his senses. However, Brahma's fifth head got stuck to Bhairav's palm, and he could not remove that. Thus, Bhairav was named "Brahmashirachedaka" (one who has beheaded Brahma). The sin of Brahmahatya (the slaying of Brahma) manifested as an elderly hag with a scary appearance. She possessed sharp teeth and long nails dipped in poison. Bhairav was the only one who could see her.