Guest guest Posted February 21, 2002 Report Share Posted February 21, 2002 > in Shastra different words for deamon are used, like > sometimes its called Raakshasha, Asur, Daanava, > Daitya, and may be few more, are these all categorized > and classified or all of them means same? > These terms are sometimes used interchangeably although each have specific specialized meanings. Indeed, each word has several interrelated meanings. The most common are as follows. Raakshasha -- man-eater; see SB 3.20.21. Also often means the class of hobgoblins and similar lower spirits. Asura -- "Sura" means demigod, so "asura" means non-demigod, or those who are the opposite of demigods. Literally, those not allowed to drink sura (a type of wine drunk by demigods). Daanava -- sons of Danu; a sub-class of asuras. Daitya -- sons of Diti; a sub-class of asuras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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