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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.
Śaṅkhacūḍa - A jealous asura who abducted several gopis at Vrindavana, slain by Krishna in a fight. [8] Cāṇūra - a pugilist asura who served Kamsa, slain by Krishna in a wrestling match. [9] Kamsa - The tyrannical ruler of Mathura and uncle of Krishna who was slain to fulfil a prophecy, regarded as an asura by the Padma Purana.
The asura realm is one of the realms one can be reborn into within the six realms. Rebirth here is a result of experiencing the fruits of wholesome karma while engaging in unwholesome karma. The placement of the asura realm in Buddhist cosmology varies among traditions. Sometimes the asura realm is recognized as one of happiness, existing ...
Bhima killed the evil Rakshasa Hidimba. Their son's name refers to his round bald head; ghata means 'pot' and utkacha means 'head' in Sanskrit. Ghatotkacha is considered a loyal and humble figure. He and his followers were available to his father Bhima at any time; all Bhima had to do was to think of him and he would appear.
The animal realm is a place for those who have tormented animals and will receive the same treatment. The asura are in this realm as well and wage war against the deva. The preta realm is created by greed and ignorance of humans. It is the place for those who have refused offerings and are controlled by avarice. [15]
Vajranga is an adjective meaning "studded with diamonds". [3] Vajranga is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms vajra, meaning thunderbolt or diamond, and aṅka (अङ्क) meaning adorned. Alternatively, the name Vajranaga, derived from vajra and nāga, means diamond serpent.
Asura may also refer to: Asura (Buddhism), the lowest ranks of the deities of the Kāmadhātu; Asura, a genus of moths in the family Erebidae;
Feminine of Asura, a group of power-seeking deities; The feminine divinity Devi; Maya or Dirghajihvi, a Rakshasi; A rishi mentioned in the Satapatha Brahmana; Asuri Kesava Somayaji, the father of Ramanuja; Asuri metre of the Zend Avesta; Asur people of India Asuri language, an Austro-Asiatic language spoken by the Asur tribes