Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c6.3448
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c6.3448
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The Asuras are spoken of as dwelling in the ocean after having been conquered by Vajira-hattha (Indra¹⁴) and are called Vāsava’s brethren, of wondrous powers and of great glory. They were present at the preaching of the Mahā Samaya Sutta.¹⁵ Buddhaghosa¹⁶ says that they were all descendants of an Asura maiden named Sujātā.
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- Mahāsamayasutta — Pāli