What does the word 'Asura' mean in the Vedas?
Nov 14, 2017 · Here Surya deva has said to slay the Asuras. Finally,the word 'Asura' in the Vedas means possessed of breath or very powerfull beings and it also means the diffearent class of …
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 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 …
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 …
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. …
vedas - About Devas and Asuras - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Sep 11, 2017 · I have read an article saying that the Asuras are historically referring to the people of Assyria and so Devas may also be refer to some kind of people historically. What are your …
Who is the Asura in this Vedic verse? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Asura had been mentioned even in Rig Veda (I.35.10) also. However, the word Asura was used, mostly as an epithet, for Vedic deity, such as Savitr, deity for illumination or Self Realisation. …
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.