Significance of Fierce demon
In Vaishnavism, the term fierce demon signifies both symbolic representations of the challenges faced by saintly individuals and actual supernatural beings. These demons may worship Maya Danava for success in their pursuits or serve as vengeful forces, such as the one conjured by Raivya against Yavakri. Furthermore, fierce demons exemplify the adversities in spiritual journeys, as illustrated by a creature that killed Devasharman and his daughter, underscoring the trials that saints encounter in their quests for righteousness.
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Hindu concept of 'Fierce demon'
In Hinduism, the fierce demon symbolizes challenges and adversities in spiritual journeys, representing creatures that worship Maya Danava, embody threats, invoke divine retribution, and necessitate divine intervention for saintly beings facing hardships.
From: Padma Purana
(1) Representations of fear in Vrinda's encounter, having lion-like faces and alarming features.[1] (2) A threatening creature that killed Devasharman and his daughter during their forest venture, representing challenges encountered in spiritual journeys.[2] (3) A powerful and aggressive supernatural being in the story.[3]
From: Skanda Purana
(1) The Nivatakavacas, wicked creatures whose destruction was promised by Arjuna as part of his Dakshina to Indra.[4]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) The powerful being conjured by Raivya to act as a retributive force against Yavakri for his actions.[5]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) Creatures of cruel temper that worship Maya Danava for prosperity in their enterprises.[6]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) Symbolic representations of challenges and adversities faced by saintly persons that necessitate the Lord's appearance.[7]
From: Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation
(1) A character in the text representing evil, who poses a challenge to the Lord and ultimately meets defeat.[8]