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Jimeno Álvarez

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Asura is a word in Sanskrit language which in Buddhism refers to the lowest rung of the rank of gods or demigods of the Buddhist cosmology.In Hinduism asuras them they were thirsty for power, which ended up being considered evil or sinful.In the Zoroastrian religion or mazdeista of Persia, asuras them or ahuras were associated with Ahura Mazda with the forces of good or as angels.

  




Jimeno Álvarez

In Hinduism, asuras them are a group of deities thirsty of power and in constant war, considered sometimes demonic or sinful.

  



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