Indra (talent) started stronger but when they matured Ashu (potential) became stronger.
As Hagoromo said he gave power to Ashura in the past and they were still equal
It's clear that he gave power to Ashura in the past just like he gave power to Sasuke and this is how he got Sharinengan
What power do you think it was? SP Sage Mode?
Same with Naruto - Indra never had rinnengan so it's clear that was Sasuke's power up
Indra never had Hagaromo complete energy, Sasuke did.
Ashura had power from Hagoromo,Indra didnt and still they were equal and their bodies were destroyed
As you can see in the image, Ashura had his avatar from his body power up and Indra had Susanoo but you have to know that Hagoromo gave his power to Ashura
Is there a statement in the manga that says it? As far as I remember, Hagoromo said Ashura is the next to bring peace through Ninshu. With training, he unlocked his potential to catch up to Indra. I mean he could be stronger idk. I'd like to think so considering Hashirama gapped Madara badly along with Naruto against Sasuke.
He said he entrusted, not granted. Basically, he trusts Ashura to lead humanity. Ashura got his own power unlocked later.
"This time i shall share my power with you, Indra's reincarnate"
Ok but how you explain Sasuke's Rinnengan?
Which means he gave Sasuke power and in the past he didnt gave power to Indra but to Ashura only