What is Rakshasa, were they only in Ram period and not any more?
Sep 21, 2016 · A Rakshasa (Sanskrit: rākṣasa) is a demonic being from Hindu mythology. As mythology made its way into other religions, the rakshasa was later incorporated into …
Difference between Devas, Daevas, Asuras and Rakshasa
Jan 3, 2018 · Ravana is a Rakshasa; he is the son of Kaikeshi, daughter of the Rakshasa Sumali. The Devas are not descended from Diti, they are descended from Diti's sister Aditi. The …
Why is Ravan considered a Rakshasa? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Jan 3, 2018 · A Pishacha (wicked ghostly cannibal) named Aj had a daughter named Jantudhanaa. She married Rakshasa (cannibalistic younger son of Kashyapa and Khashaa) …
What is scriptural reference for the concept of Brahma Rakshasa?
Nov 12, 2020 · Brahma Rakshasa is found at least in the following sources: Padma Purana, chapter 5.7, where Ravana is said to be of a Brahma-Rakshasa class: O great king, you …
How do Rakshasas look? Physical appearance of Rakshasas?
Aug 29, 2018 · Soon the Rakshasa seemed to be like a porcupine with quills erect on his body. History of the Devil: Brahmanism and Hinduism describes them as follows: Such are the …
Do Rakshasas have a gotra? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Jan 3, 2018 · I have an interesting thing to comment. It might be wrong. At many places, I have seen Sanskrit word Raksha (or Raksham) being translated to RAkshasa. Raksha means …
Newest 'rakshasa' Questions - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Dec 3, 2024 · I was reading bengali ramayan by parashuram and came accross this . ramayan aranya kand , viradh vadh this says that it is the customary for rakshasas to get buried after …
How were Rakshas created? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Jul 4, 2021 · rakshasa See similar questions with these tags. Like any library, Hinduism Stack Exchange shares great information, but does not offer personalized advice , and does not take …
Is Raavana a rakshasa or a brahmin and how he can be a king too?
May 20, 2017 · Thus, Ravana was a son of a Brahmin father and a Yatudhana-Rakshasa (hybrid descendant of a Pishacha and a Rakshasa) mother. Ravana became the king by driving his …
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 …