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    Asura is a given name by Devas to other races collectively as Asura means not-sura, where sura is another name for Devas. The 5th century Buddhist philosopher, Buddhaghosa explains that their name derives from the myth of their defeat at the hands of the god Śakra .

  2. Asura, in Hindu mythology, class of beings defined by their opposition to the devas or suras (gods). The term asura appears first in the Vedas, a collection of poems and hymns composed 1500–1200 bce, and refers to a human or divine leader.

  3. Asura ( Bahasa Sanskrit :असुर) ialah kelas makhluk dalam agama Dharma. Mereka digambarkan sebagai puak pencari kuasa yang mempunyai hubung kait dengan Deva yang lebih baik (juga dikenali sebagai Sura) dalam agama Hindu.

  4. The Asuras were the enemies of the Hindu gods, the Devas. The term asura, however, occurs only four times in the Rigveda, and has the meaning of demon. The sense of “demon” is also found in the epithet asurahan , “Asura-slayer”, which occurs three times and is applied to Indra, to Agni, and to the Sun.

  5. May 30, 2024 · The asura "are engendered and dominated by envy, ambition, and hostility and are described as being incessantly embroiled in disputes with the gods (devas). They are frequently portrayed in Indian mythology as having a disruptive effect on cosmological and social harmony."

  6. Jun 18, 2017 · Hindus have divided the Asura into two groups: the good adityas and the evil danavas. Hindu texts also explain that an Asura who practices good acts can reach the next level among the gods, transforming into a asura-deva.

  7. Dec 3, 2022 · Explore the history of asuras in Hinduism. See the meaning of asura and understand its different characteristics. Discover important symbols in asura mythology. Updated: 12/03/2022

  8. The Aesir-Asura correspondence is the relation between Vedic Sanskrit Asura and Old Norse Æsir and Proto-Uralic *asera, all of which mean ‘lord, powerful spirit, god’. Parpola states that the correspondence extends beyond Asera-Asura, and extends to a host of parallels such as Inmar-Indra, Sampas-Stambha and many other elements of ...

  9. Asura is used as an adjective meaning "powerful" or "mighty". In the Rigveda, two generous kings, as well as some priests, have been described as asuras. One hymn requests a son who is an asura. In nine hymns, Indra is described as asura. Five times, he is said to possess asurya, and once he is said to possess asuratva.

  10. Who is Asura. Physical Description. Personality. Bhasmasura. An Asura is a powerful and often malevolent supernatural being or demon in Hindu mythology, known for ambition, strength, and occasional opposition to the Devas, symbolizing the eternal struggle between order and chaos.

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