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Rakshasa (other)
A Rakshasa is a malevolent being in Hinduism and Buddhism. Rakshasa may also refer to: *Rakshasa Kingdom, Hindu mythological kingdom * Rakshasa in fiction, the use of Rakshasas in fiction * Rakshasa (amatya), character in the ancient Indian drama ''Mudrarakshasa'' by Vishakhadatta, amatya (minister) of the Nanda Empire * Rakshasa (Dungeons & Dragons), creatures in the role-playing game ''Dungeons & Dragons'' *''Rakshassu'', a 1984 Indian film * ''Rakshasa'' (film), a 2005 Indian Kannada-language film * ''Rakshas'' (film), a 2018 Indian film *''Rakshasa Rajavu'', a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language film See also *Brahmarakshasa, a type of rakshasa *''Ratchagan'', a 1997 Indian film *'' Ratsasan'', 2018 Indian film by Ram Kumar *''Raatchasi'', 2019 Indian film by Sy Gowthamraj *''Rakkhosh ''Rakkhosh'' is a Hindi-language psychological thriller drama film where the camera is the lead character of the film. It is a first-person POV of a schizophrenic person. The film is an adaptat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rakshasa
Rakshasas ( sa, राक्षस, IAST: : Pali: ''rakkhaso'') lit. 'preservers' are a race of usually malevolent demigods prominently featured in Hindu mythology. According to the Brahmanda Purana, the rakshasas were created by Brahma when he assumed a body of ''tamas'' (darkness), the beings springing forth and promising to protect the waters of creation. They are often depicted to be man-eaters (''nri-chakshas'', ''kravyads''), acting as embodiments of the powers of evil in the Vedic scriptures. They are offered a distinction from yakshas, their cousins who are depicted to be forces of destruction. The term is also used to describe asuras, a class of power-seeking beings that oppose the benevolent devas. They are often depicted as antagonists in Hindu scriptures, as well as in Buddhism and Jainism. The female form of rakshasa is rakshasi. Hinduism In Vedas The Hymn 87 of the tenth mandala of the ''Rigveda'' mentions about Rakshasas. They are classified amongst the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rakshasa Kingdom
Rakshasa Kingdom refers to the territory of Rakshasas who were a tribe, mentioned along with others like Devas (including Rudras, Maruts, Vasus and Adityas), Asuras (including Daityas, Danavas and Kalakeyas), Pisachas, Gandharvas, Kimpurushas, Vanaras, Suparnas, Kinnaras, Bhutas and Yakshas. Rakshasas were described to have large bodies, probably due to their continuous life in cold climates over snow-covered mountains. The forefathers of the famous Rakshasa king Ravana lived along with the Yakshas. The Yaksha king Kubera was the elder brother of Rakshasa king Ravana. Ravana had many sons among Gandharva wives. The two epics Mahabharata and Ramayana and many Puranas attest that Rakshasas, Yakshas and Gandharvas were related and had inter-marriages. References in Ramayana and Mahabharata Kingdom of Ravana {{main, Lanka Kingdom Ravana was the most famous Rakshasa who ruled from the Trikuta mountains of Lanka where the climatic conditions were similar to Himalayas. Many Raks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rakshasa In Fiction
The term Rakshasa, originally referring to a demon in Hindu mythology, has been used in western and Japanese literature and popular culture. The following are some examples: Books and comics * Roger Zelazny's novel '' Lord of Light'', the Rakasha are a type of extraterrestrial beings consisting of "stable fields of energy". They were present before the arrival of humans on the planet of the novel, and are apparently native to it. *In ''Journey to the West'', a famous Chinese novel, one of the antagonists is named 'Lady Raksha' *In the manga ''Berserk'', There is a character called Rakshas, who is one of Griffith's apostle lieutenants in the new Band of the Hawk. His body is composed of an amorphous cloak, with his head (and possibly other body parts) hidden inside. He also wears a three eyed mask. *In the manga '' Fist of the North Star'', the character Shachi is referred to as "Rakshasa, the Asura-devouring beast". *In the fantasy novel ''Song in the Silence'', by Elizabeth Ker ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rakshasa (amatya)
Rakshasa is a character in the ancient Indian Sanskrit-language play ''Mudrarakshasa''. In the play, he holds the post of '' Amatya'' (prime minister) in the Nanda and Maurya courts of Magadha. Originally a minister of the Nanda king, he escapes during Chandragupta Maurya's conquest of the Nanda empire. He then makes several attempts to overthrow Chandragupta, but each time, he is outsmarted by Chandragupta's advisor Chanakya. Finally, he agrees to give up the resistance, and accepts the post of ''amatya'' in the Maurya court. ''Mudrarakshasa'' biography Rakshasa appears in Vishakhadatta's play Mudrarakshasa. In the ''Mudrarakshasa'', Chanakya feels insulted by the Nanda king, and overthrows him with help of his protege Chandragupta and another powerful king Parvateshvara (or Parvata).. Nanda's prime minister Rakshasa escapes the royal capital Pataliputra, and makes several attempts to overthrow Chandragupta. For example, he sends a vishakanya (poison girl) to assassinate Cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rakshasa (Dungeons & Dragons)
This is the list of ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' 2nd edition monsters, an important element of that role-playing game. This list only includes monsters from official ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' 2nd Edition supplements published by TSR, Inc. or Wizards of the Coast, not licensed or unlicensed third-party products such as video games or unlicensed ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' 2nd Edition manuals. __TOC__ Monsters in the 2nd edition ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' The second edition of the '' Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' game featured both a higher number of books of monsters and more extensive monster descriptions than both earlier and later editions, with usually one page in length. Next to a description, monster entries in this edition contained standardized sections covering combat, their habit and society, and their role in the eco-system. While later editions gave the various creatures all the attributes which player characters had, 2nd edition only listed intel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
