Asurasahayaka, Asurasahāyaka, Asura-sahayaka: 1 definition
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Asurasahayaka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationAsurasahāyaka (असुरसहायक) refers to the “benefactor of the Asuras” and is used to describe Jalandhara, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.15 (“The birth of Jalandhara and his marriage”).—Accordingly, as Bhārgava narrated to Jalandhara the details regarding the headless Rāhu: “O Jalandhara, O great hero, O benefactor of the Asuras (sarva-asurasahāyaka), listen to the account. I shall relate everything exactly as it had happened. Once there was a strong hero Bali, the son of Virocana and great-grandson of Hiraṇyakaśipu. He was foremost among the virtuous. The gods including Indra being defeated by him sought refuge in Viṣṇu. Eager to gain their ends they told him all details. [...]”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Partial matches: Sahayaka, Asura.
Ends with: Sarvasurasahayaka.
Full-text: Asurasahaya.
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