What is Rakshasa, were they only in Ram period and not any more? 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 Buddhism Rakshasas are also called maneaters (Nri-chakshas, Kravyads) A female rakshasa is known as a Rakshasi A female Rakshasa in human form is a Manushya-Rakshasi
Difference between Devas, Daevas, Asuras and Rakshasa 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 Asuras are the ones who are generally descended from people like Diti and Danu
Why is Ravan considered a Rakshasa? - Hinduism Stack Exchange A Pishacha (wicked ghostly cannibal) named Aj had a daughter named Jantudhanaa She married Rakshasa (cannibalistic younger son of Kashyapa and Khashaa) and had a daughter named Yatudhana In turn, Yatudhana gave birth to Heti, Praheti and 8 others [Ref: Brahmanda Purana Upodghaata paada 7 43-90] All her descendants are called Yatudhana-Rakshasas
The Rakshasa and The Lord - Hinduism Stack Exchange The Incident mentioned Lord Hayagriva getting vedas, is similar to Lord Vishnu getting vedas back from Rakshasa Hayagriva in Matsya Avatar Hayagriva, as mentioned in the referenced question's answer, means Horse Neck, then why the Rakshasa got that name? Or there is no Rakshasa named as Hayagriva
Is Raavana a rakshasa or a brahmin and how he can be a king too? 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 half-brother Kubera away from Lanka Source: 'Essence of the Fifth Veda' by Gaurang Damani pages 14-15
How do Rakshasas look? Physical appearance of Rakshasas? 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 general mischief-makers, the Asuras, the Pretas, or ghosts, the Bhutas, or spook-spirits, the baby-killing Grahas, the Rakshasas, who are either giants or vampires , not to mention
How were Rakshas created? - Hinduism Stack Exchange 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 the place of seeking such advice from any Acharya, Pundit, astrologer, Guru or other trustworthy Counselor
Do Rakshasas have a gotra? - Hinduism Stack Exchange 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 "protection" Ok, other view: Yaksha is often an entity which usually protects or controls certain resource (e g cave, water, money etc ) Now typically Yaksha RAkshasa are
Rakshasa sleeping habits - Hinduism Stack Exchange 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 the place of seeking such advice from any Acharya, Pundit, astrologer, Guru or other trustworthy Counselor