Definitions for asura
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1. Asuranoun

   earlier a god; later a demon; counterpart of Zoroastrian Ahura

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1. Asuranoun

   Deities among the Hindu dharma. Considered to be a group of power-seeking deities, sometimes referred to as devas.

2. Asuranoun

   The lowest class of deities and demigods of the Kmadhtu.

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1. Asura

   Asuras (Sanskrit: असुर) are a class of beings in Indic religions. They are described as power-seeking clans related to the more benevolent Devas (also known as Suras) in Hinduism. In its Buddhist context, the word is sometimes translated "titan", "demigod", or "antigod".According to Hindu scriptures, the asuras are in constant battle with the devas.:  2–6  Asuras are described in Indian texts as powerful superhuman demigods with good or bad qualities. In early Vedic literature, the good Asuras are called Adityas and are led by Varuna, while the malevolent ones are called Danavas and are led by Vritra.:  4  In the earliest layer of Vedic texts Agni, Indra and other gods are also called Asuras, in the sense of their being "lords" of their respective domains, knowledge and abilities. In later Vedic and post-Vedic texts, the benevolent gods are called Devas, while malevolent Asuras compete against these Devas and are considered "enemy of the gods".:  5–11, 22, 99–102 Asuras are part of Hinduism along with Devas, Yakshas (nature spirits), Rakshasas (fierce man-eating beings or demons), Bhutas (ghosts) and many more. Asuras have been featured in many cosmological theories and legends in Hinduism and Buddhism.

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1. asura

   In Hindu mythology, Asura is a term used to describe a class of divine entities or powerful demigods. They are typically associated with carnal and materialistic desires, battling constant conflict with the benevolent Devas (Gods). Asura is also often translated as "demon" or "titan". The concept and depiction of Asuras vary widely among different Indian religions, and interpretations even within a single religion can be diverse. Historically, Asuras were considered as less moral and not entirely evil, but later interpretations often depict them as wicked, prideful, and antagonistic to the divine and human worlds.

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1. Asuranoun

   an enemy of the gods, esp. one of a race of demons and giants

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1. Asura

   In Hinduism, the Asuras are non-suras, a different group of power-seeking deities besides the suras, sometimes considered naturalists, or nature-beings. They are the forces of chaos that are in constant battle with the Devas.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of asura in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of asura in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=asura
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Asura
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asura
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asura
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=asura