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Meaning of "dasyu"

Word

Dasyu

Sanskrit

दस्यु

IAST

dasyu

In General

Dasyus are the people who in spite of having wealth do not use it rightly. They are the adversaries of the seeker of truth and immortality. They amass wealth but sacrifice nothing. They are sons of Danu or Diti, the divided being.

Veda

Dasyu are the powers of darkness and ignorance who oppose the seeker of truth and immortality. They spread falsehood and make it as their home.

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