noun
- In Hindu and Buddhist mythology, a powerful supernatural being or demon, often depicted as an opponent of the gods.
Usage: From Sanskrit; used in religious and mythological contexts; Often capitalized when referring to specific beings in Hindu texts
Examples
- In Hindu mythology, the asuras were powerful beings who frequently battled the devas.
- The ancient texts describe asuras as possessing great strength and magical powers.
- Buddhist cosmology includes asuras as one of the six realms of existence.
- The asura realm is depicted as a place of constant conflict and competition.
- Many Hindu epics feature asuras as complex characters with both noble and destructive qualities.