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  1. 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.

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

    Mar 30, 2015 · Asuras and Devas both trace their lineage back to Rishi Kashyapa - Asuras being the sons of Kashyapa and Diti while Devas being the sons of Kashyapa and Aditi. So why did …

  3. What is the difference between God and Devi-Devta or are they …

    On a practical level, however, many devas are obscure, and any particular Hindu probably worships less than ten. These include Brahma, the creator, Vishnu, the preserver, and Shiva, …

  4. gods - Cow and position of Devas - Hinduism Stack Exchange

    The picture shows the sacred cow, Gomata, and the position of Devas (Gods) in Gomata. How was the position of Gods determined? For example, why is Shiva shown between the …

  5. puranas - Which shloka or scripture states that there are 33 crores …

    Jan 9, 2017 · I presented below four slokhas, out of which three (II, III, and IV) state that there are thirty-three crores of devas and one (I) states that there are thirty-three crores of goddesses. I …

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

    Feb 20, 2018 · Hence, Devas requests Lord Vishnu for help and Lord Vishnu comes to his rescue and thereby beheads Kavyamata with his Sudarshan Chakra. Seeing this, Rishi Bhrigu, the …

  7. How Devas and Asuras become enemies? - Hinduism Stack …

    Jan 22, 2025 · Most of us know that Devas and Asuras are enemies. But, how did they become enemies? Is there any reason for it and does any scriptures mention it?

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

    Dec 14, 2014 · 1) DAITYAS (दैत्य) Daityas are race of demons and Giants Living in Sutala (सुताल) one of the 14 lokas. they were greatly devoted to their deities followed Vedic rituals, …

  9. How many devas are there in total? - Hinduism Stack Exchange

    Sep 20, 2022 · There are 33 devas mentioned in Vedas and more in other scriptures, but are there more devas that are not mentioned in scripture and are unknown to us? Is there the …

  10. Do Apsaras have sex with Devas in Devaloka? - Hinduism Stack …

    Aug 11, 2024 · Yes, at least I found two occasions where Apsaras were having sexual intercourse with Devas. Siva Purana, Rudra Samhita, Kumara Khanda, Chapter 1 When Shakra was …