Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c6.3452
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c6.3452
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There were evidently several classes of Asuras, and two are mentioned in the Piṭakas, the Kālakañjakas and the Dānaveghasas. The Dānaveghasas carried bows in their hands.¹⁷ The Kālakañjakas were of fearsome shape,¹⁸ and were considered the lowest among the Asuras.¹⁹