English Explanatory Dictionary

Asura

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of the power-seeking deities involved in constant conflict with the more benevolent Devas.
  2. A member of the lowest class of deities and demigods of the Kāmadhātu.
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of Asura.

Word forms

Asura Asuras asur

Etymology

Transliteration of Sanskrit असुर (asura). Doublet of Ahura. Compare English Æsir.

Related words

rakshasa
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