rakshasa meaning in Sanskrit
राक्षस rākṣasa
rakshasa in Sanskrit: राक्षस (rākṣasa). In English, rakshasa means a member of a race of mythical fanged demons that eat human flesh and blood, somewhat like vampires.
Sanskrit words for rakshasa
- (Indian religions) a type of demon
- राक्षस rākṣasa
English meaning of rakshasa
- noun A member of a race of mythical fanged demons that eat human flesh and blood, somewhat like vampires.
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Questions about rakshasa in Sanskrit
- What is the meaning of rakshasa in Sanskrit?
- Rakshasa in Sanskrit is राक्षस (rākṣasa).
- rakshasa इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
- Rakshasa: राक्षस (rākṣasa).
- What does rakshasa mean in English?
- Rakshasa means a member of a race of mythical fanged demons that eat human flesh and blood, somewhat like vampires.
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