Asura

Instead, one has to do here with present supra- or infra- human forces/entities Sri Aurobindo uses the Vedic term Asura, which is functionally equivalent to the Western, or Near Eastern, notion of “demon” that are actively, though generally invisibly, involved in human affairs, and in this case, political affairs on a global scale.

Subtler regions of the field of action Tusar N Mohapatra 2006

This is the case throughout the whole Puranic literature and as far back as the later parts of the Vedas; but in the older parts of the Rig-Veda Sanhita we find the word Asura used in as good and elevated a sense as in the Zend-Avesta.

The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India—Volume I (of IV) Robert Vane Russell 1894

This time, however, he plays a leading character (he’s also in Asura Cryin’ as Tomo’s friend, Higuchi).

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Having sprung from that sinful form of marriage called Asura, the issue becomes wicked in conduct.

The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli

But the Asura is a virgin; she gives herself entirely to the service of the goddess Chastity, who is the patroness of all the ascetic brotherhoods.

From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan 1861

Asura voices joined the cacophony, resolving to a single word: A-no-ma-ly!

GuildWars Edge of Destiny J. Robert King 2011

Asura voices joined the cacophony, resolving to a single word: A-no-ma-ly!

GuildWars Edge of Destiny J. Robert King 2011

Asura voices joined the cacophony, resolving to a single word: A-no-ma-ly!

GuildWars Edge of Destiny J. Robert King 2011

Asura voices joined the cacophony, resolving to a single word: A-no-ma-ly!

GuildWars Edge of Destiny J. Robert King 2011

“Asura come through the gate all the time,” said Kranxx.

Guild Wars: Ghosts of Ascalon Matt Forbeck 2010