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'''Rakshasa''' (Tib. ''sinpo''; [[Wyl.]] ''srin po'') | '''Rakshasa''' (Skt. ''rākṣasa''; Tib. ''sinpo''; [[Wyl.]] ''srin po'') — a kind of malignant spirit that eats human flesh. One of the [[eight classes of gods and demons]]. Also the cannibal savages inhabiting the southwestern continent of [[Ngayab Ling|Chamara]], where [[Zangdokpalri]] lies. At times rakshasas refers to the unruly and untamed expression of [[ignorance]] and [[disturbing emotions]]. | ||
[[Category:Gods and demons]] | [[Category:Gods and demons]] | ||
Revision as of 08:38, 23 June 2009
Rakshasa (Skt. rākṣasa; Tib. sinpo; Wyl. srin po) — a kind of malignant spirit that eats human flesh. One of the eight classes of gods and demons. Also the cannibal savages inhabiting the southwestern continent of Chamara, where Zangdokpalri lies. At times rakshasas refers to the unruly and untamed expression of ignorance and disturbing emotions.