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  1. vedas - What are the differences among Rakshasas, Daityas, …

    Dec 14, 2014 · Puranas say that these species are born from different wives of Maharshi Kashyapa. Kashyapa + Danu = Danavas Kashyapa + Diti = Daityas Kashyapa + Krodhavasa …

  2. asuras - Is Mayasura a Daitya or Danava? What is the important ...

    Jan 21, 2022 · One is narrow, "Is Mayasura actually a Danava or a Daitya?" The second is broader (so that I may understand the significance of the first), "Other than their being …

  3. Difference between Devas, Daevas, Asuras and Rakshasa

    Jan 3, 2018 · What is the difference between Devas, Daevas, Asuras and Rakshasa fundamentally? It is very confusing to distinguish and characterize them without clear examples.

  4. How & Why did Shukracharya become the guru of Daityas?

    Feb 20, 2018 · Here is a link where you can get the story:- 1. Hindupedia He was one of the sons of sage Bhrigu and his wife Khyati and thus the grandson of Lord Brahma. When they were …

  5. How can one be born as a Daitya, Danava, or Naga?

    Aug 26, 2019 · Splendid ornaments, fragrant perfumes, rich unguents, the blended music of the lute and pipe and tabor; these and many other enjoyments are the common portion of the …

  6. supernatural races - Hinduism Stack Exchange

    Sep 21, 2020 · This is similar to my previous questions: How do Apsaras look? What are their physical characteristics and physical appearance? How do Rakshasas look? Physical …

  7. What is the story behind the nature of Asuras and Devas?

    Mar 30, 2015 · @Keshav this wiki page says that Sumali was a son of daitya Sukesh. Daityas (race of giants) were the children of Diti and the sage Kashyapa. So by maternal lineage …

  8. Is Maya Dānava the first Dānava? - Hinduism Stack Exchange

    Sep 4, 2020 · Maya is mentioned so often and without Dānava parents, it points to him being the first of the Dānava. Has anyone found scripture to say definitively?

  9. Righteousness among Rakhshasas - Hinduism Stack Exchange

    Jun 17, 2020 · Atleast ,as far as a Daitya and a Rakshasa are concerned there is quite a good amount of differences between the two. Manu Smriti, the oldest Dharma Shastra, describe …

  10. Do Any of the Puranas mention stories of Asuras overcoming …

    Nov 5, 2023 · 1 Yes, There are some Asuras who, in the Purana texts, are shown/stated to have bested either Shiva or Vishnu, or even both in battle. Here is A list of a few such Asuras. …