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  1. rakshasinoun

    (in India) A female rakshasa

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  1. rakshasi

    Rakshasas (Sanskrit: राक्षस, IAST: rākṣasa: Pali: rakkhaso) lit. 'preservers' are a race of usually malevolent beings prominently featured in Hindu mythology. They reside on Earth but possess supernatural powers, which they usually use for evil acts such as disrupting Vedic sacrifices or eating humans.They are offered a distinction from yakshas, their cousins who are depicted to be forces of destruction. The term is also used to describe asuras, a class of power-seeking beings that oppose the benevolent devas. They are often depicted as antagonists in Hindu scriptures, as well as in Buddhism and Jainism. The female form of rakshasa is rakshasi.

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  1. rakshasi

    In Hindu mythology, a rakshasi is a female demon or monster characterized by their fierce and ferocious nature. They are often depicted as evil spirits who bring harm or misfortune to humans.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of rakshasi in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of rakshasi in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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