Indian Puranic stories follow a basic process. An Asura or Daitya utilizes his long life and endurance to do hard penance, which grants him boons from Brahma or Shiva. With these boons, he embarks on a conquest of the three realms. The Asura first conquers Patala Loka and Bhu Loka before challenging the King of Svarga to become the King of Triloka. Boons represent the power of the laws of the universe and are significantly stronger than the elemental powers of the Devas. At times, even the Trimurti can be troubled by the might of these boons. Unless Lord Shiva