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  • noun Plural form of asura.

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Examples

  • [1792] To designate the unfriendly supernatural Powers two terms meaning 'divine beings' were available, 'asuras' and

    Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV Crawford Howell Toy 1877

  • Then there is my friend, editor, and other right arm, Pete McCormack, who stood by this text like Lakshman with Ram, attracting the Devas of brilliance and chasing away the asuras of error.

    Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Jeffrey Armstrong 2010

  • The celebration of the victorious return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after killing the demon Ravana signifies the spiritual fulfillment of the journey (of life) after destroying the evil forces (asuras -- negative tendencies) and strengthening the divine (divya) forces within.

    Anju Bhargava: Out of Many, One: Diwali Illuminates Unity Anju Bhargava 2010

  • The celebration of the victorious return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after killing the demon Ravana signifies the spiritual fulfillment of the journey (of life) after destroying the evil forces (asuras -- negative tendencies) and strengthening the divine (divya) forces within.

    Anju Bhargava: Out of Many, One: Diwali Illuminates Unity Anju Bhargava 2010

  • The celebration of the victorious return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after killing the demon Ravana signifies the spiritual fulfillment of the journey (of life) after destroying the evil forces (asuras -- negative tendencies) and strengthening the divine (divya) forces within.

    Anju Bhargava: Out of Many, One: Diwali Illuminates Unity Anju Bhargava 2010

  • The celebration of the victorious return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after killing the demon Ravana signifies the spiritual fulfillment of the journey (of life) after destroying the evil forces (asuras -- negative tendencies) and strengthening the divine (divya) forces within.

    Anju Bhargava: Out of Many, One: Diwali Illuminates Unity Anju Bhargava 2010

  • Then there is my friend, editor, and other right arm, Pete McCormack, who stood by this text like Lakshman with Ram, attracting the Devas of brilliance and chasing away the asuras of error.

    Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Jeffrey Armstrong 2010

  • The celebration of the victorious return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after killing the demon Ravana signifies the spiritual fulfillment of the journey (of life) after destroying the evil forces (asuras -- negative tendencies) and strengthening the divine (divya) forces within.

    Anju Bhargava: Out of Many, One: Diwali Illuminates Unity Anju Bhargava 2010

  • Then there is my friend, editor, and other right arm, Pete McCormack, who stood by this text like Lakshman with Ram, attracting the Devas of brilliance and chasing away the asuras of error.

    Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Jeffrey Armstrong 2010

  • The celebration of the victorious return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after killing the demon Ravana signifies the spiritual fulfillment of the journey (of life) after destroying the evil forces (asuras -- negative tendencies) and strengthening the divine (divya) forces within.

    Anju Bhargava: Out of Many, One: Diwali Illuminates Unity Anju Bhargava 2010

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