Sep 21, 2016 · A Rakshasa (Sanskrit: rākṣasa) is a demonic being from Hindu mythology. As mythology made its way into other religions, the rakshasa was later incorporated into …

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.

Jan 3, 2018 · Ravana's father was a Brahmin while his mother a Rakshasi. Then why is he considered a Rakshasa, Rather than a Brahmin. Is it because of his actions?

A Rakshasa of terrible eyes, fiery mouth, and blazing ear-rings, acted as his driver, holding the reins, bright as the rays of the sun, of his steeds in battle.

Dec 14, 2014 · Puranas say that these species are born from different wives of Maharshi Kashyapa. Kashyapa + Danu = Danavas Kashyapa + Diti = Daityas Kashyapa + Krodhavasa …

Jan 3, 2018 · Rakshasas and Yakshas are the two species which are unrelated to Kashyapa. Uttara Kanda of Ramayana relates that when Brahma was creating he created two sets of …

Dec 3, 2024 · One of the category of Asuras descended from Kashyapa and Khasha, others being Daityas and Dānavas. Rakshasas were born in the lineage of Heti, Vidyutkesa, Sukesa, …

Alambusha, AKA Shalakantaka, was a Rakshasa (demon) who fought on the Kaurava side in the Mahabharata war. As described in the Bhishma Parva of the Mahabharata, he was the one …

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 6, 2018 · In Mahabharata, Bhishma told that one should wake up at Brahma Muhurta. Does rakshasa follow that? If not, provide an example that rakshasa won't follow proper sleeping …