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 beings …

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 Kashyapa at the …

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.

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?

Dec 21, 2025 · Summary Asura is the older term, originally meaning a powerful or lordly being. It is cognate with Ahura, showing a shared ancient background with Iranian tradition. Sura emerged later …

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 Lead...

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, who was …

Nov 5, 2023 · Yes, There are some Asuras who, in the Purana texts, are shown/stated to have bested either Shiva or Vishnu, or even both in battle. Here is A list of a few such ...

Feb 20, 2016 · There were some Rakshasas like Vibhishana who were noble. Were there any Asuras/Rakshasas who were initially evil but eventually became good i.e moved to the side of Dharma?

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. This is because, …