What does the word 'Asura' mean in the Vedas?
Nov 14, 2017 · The word Asura has 2 meanings in the text Rig Veda In positive sense and negative sense. The word asa means breath and the word Asura would mean who has his …
What is the story behind the nature of Asuras and Devas?
Mar 30, 2015 · The nature of asuras is such because they were conceived in the womb of Diti at an improper time. Desiring to have children and overcome by lust Diti approached sage …
Difference between Devas, Daevas, Asuras and Rakshasa
Jan 3, 2018 · What is the difference between Devas, Daevas, Asuras and Rakshasa fundamentally? It is very confusing to distinguish and characterize them without clear examples.
What makes an Asura an Asura? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Feb 4, 2015 · As in title. Is it by birth? Especially righteous ones like Prahalada, Bali and to some extend Ravana. And many of them are sons of saints. So what defines an Asura?
What happened to the asuras? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Sep 19, 2016 · The Asura Suhtra of great energy and the destroyer of foemen, became noted on earth as the fortunate monarch, Munjakesa. That Asura of great intelligence called Nikumbha, …
scripture - Why deities are called asuras in rig-veda why it became …
Why deities are called asuras in rig-veda why it became a symbol of demons in post-rigvedic period? 7 He, strong of wing, hath lightened up the regions, deep-quivering Asura, the gentle …
Who were some of the most powerful asuras? [closed]
Tripurasura (Sanskrit: त्रिपुरासुर) is a trio of asura brothers named Tarakaksha, Vidyunmāli and Kamalaksha, who were the sons of the asura Tarakasura.
Is Kali Purusha a devata? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Dec 23, 2024 · Most of us consider Kali Purusha is an asura. But, this chapter of Vana Parva described him as the vilest among the devas:- Hearing this, Indra said with a smile, 'That …
vedas - Is Asura Krishna mentioned in the Rigveda the same as …
Jun 23, 2022 · 2 No. This apparently asura Krishna, mentioned in the Rig-Veda 8.96.13-17, if interpreted as a person, cannot be the Divine god (Bhagvān) of the Srimad Bhagvad Geeta. …
Who is the first Asura? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
May 13, 2024 · Well, most of us know about Asuras. But, i had a doubt that who is the first Asura. So, my question is, Who is the first Asura and what is his story?