Is Asura Indian or Japanese?

These deities were introduced into India and became Asura, which was transliterated into 阿修羅
阿修羅
The Asura domain (also known as the Jealous God domain) is the domain of the Asuras (demigods). They are here because of actions in past lives based on egotistic jealousy, envy, insincerity, struggle, combat or rationalization of the world.
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in China
. It is also transliterated into 阿素羅, 阿蘇羅, 阿須羅, 阿素洛, 阿須倫, 阿須輪 and others.
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Is Asura Hindu or Japanese?

Asuras are part of Hinduism along with Devas, Yakshas (nature spirits), Rakshasas (fierce man-eating beings or demons), Bhutas (ghosts) and many more. Asuras have been featured in many cosmological theories and legends in Buddhism and Hinduism.
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Where does Asura come from?

Its plural form gradually predominated and came to designate a class of beings opposed to the Vedic gods. Later the asuras came to be understood as demons. This pattern was reversed in Iran, where ahura came to mean the supreme god and the daevas became demons.
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Is Asura a Japanese god?

Ashura (阿修羅, Ashura) is a demon or god creature from Japanese folklore.
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What are Japanese gods called?

"Shinto gods" are called kami. They are sacred spirits which take the form of things and concepts important to life, such as wind, rain, mountains, trees, rivers and fertility.
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What Is The Difference Between Asura And Rakshasa ?



Who is Asura in Naruto?

Asura Ōtsutsuki (大筒木アシュラ, Ōtsutsuki Ashura) was the younger son of Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki. Though not the obvious choice to most, he would go on to inherit his father's teachings, and as a result, would have to clash bitterly against his elder brother Indra.
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Who created asuras?

For instance, Sage Kashyapa is the father of both the asuras and the devas, who are born of his two wives Diti and Aditi respectively. This is symbolic of the good and evil inherent not only in nature and the external world but also within each individual.
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Who killed Asura?

But each time, Mahadevi wounded him severely with her weapons. The battle raged for nine days. Finally the goddess killed the asura, who had taken the form of a huge buffalo again. She beheaded him with the chakra which Vishnu had given her.
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Who was the last Asura?

Technically the Asura are still alive however they are in Patala under the rule of Mahabali. The last Asuras on Earth were killed in the Mahabharata period by Krishna (Narakasura of Assam and Mahabali's son Banasura) and by Arjuna (the Asuras whom lived in the sea).
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How is Asur born?

Asuras are shown as being devas in their previous lives: Hiranayaksha, who is killed by Vishnu when he takes the form of Varaha, and Hiranakashipu, who is killed by Vishnu when he takes the form of Narasimha, are both seen as doorkeepers of Vaikuntha, Jaya and Vijaya, who are cursed and so forced to be born as asuras.
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Can Asura beat Goku?

Goku is on equals with a god of destruction who is weaker than zeno. Even if goku somehow manages to Kill asura,he would just climb out of naraka like he always does.
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Why is Asura so powerful?

Absolute Stamina: Asura possessed an immensely high amount of stamina, likely due to his demigod physiology and abilities, and his own rage.
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Is Naruto inspired by Hinduism?

There is no reference from Hinduism in Naruto . All the references are from Chinese , Tibetian Buddhism and Japnese Shintoism . The three Sanin stories are from popular folklore of Japan .
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Is Indra in Naruto from India?

Yes the concept of Asura and Indra are taken from Indian mythology.
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Is Naruto influenced by Indian mythology?

In the last answers what I have seen down are giving us some Information but this answer will make you believe that's its true that the author of naruto (Masashi Kishimoto)is truly inspired by Indian mythology. In Hindu Mythology, Chakra also means the energy points in human's subtle bodies.
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Who gave poison milk to Krishna?

Pūtanā, a female demon, is well known for her attempt to kill the infant Krishna by offering him milk from her poisoned breast; she was, however, sucked to death by the god.
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Who killed Krishna god?

Who Killed Krishna? Jara the hunter was hunting the deer, while the lord Krishna was resting in the forest. That hunter misunderstood the moving foot of Krishna as a hidden deer and shot a lethal arrow that pierced into Krishna's feet.
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Is Asur anti Hindu?

Recently watched this webseries called Asur with an ever so subtle portrayal of anti hindu ideology in the newer generation by twisting a lot of Hindu mythology facts. And to add to that, all Muslim characters are presented as smart, bullied and under appreciated.
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Is Kali an Asura?

The Bhagavata Purana describes Kali as a 'sudra wearing the garments of a king' and portrays him as a brownish-skinned asura (demon) with a dog-like face, protruding fangs, pointed ears and long green bushy hair, wearing a red loin cloth and golden jewelry.
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Did Ashura invent Rasengan?

Yes,Ashura was the creator of Rasengan.In fact,he had already created an advanced version of it-multiple Rasengans. Howeved his jutsu was probably not passed down to the next generation,it was forgotten. Minato re-discovered the Rasengan and essentially,became it's present creator.
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Did Ashura use Rasengan?

In the episode ashura and indra indra used something like the chidori to beat the wild boar and after getting hagoromo's chakra ashura used the rasengan. And it is said in the anime that kakashi invented the chidori which was millenia later than indra and minato created the rasengan.
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Who is Ashura wife?

Kanna Ōtsutsuki (大筒木カンナ, Ōtsutsuki Kanna) was a villager during the era of Ninshū, where she lived in a village that Asura Ōtsutsuki was tasked to help. She eventually grew closer to him and became his wife.
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Who is Japan's main god?

1. Amaterasu. Amaterasu Omikami is the Shinto sun goddess from which the Japanese imperial family claimed descent.
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