sura
सुरSanskrit
Gods, celestial beings, deities
Lyrics
Meaning
Sura refers to the gods or celestial beings in Hindu mythology. Dancers encounter this word in lyrics that describe the supreme deity being worshipped by other gods, or in epithets for a goddess who bestows boons upon them. It is often contrasted with 'asura' (demons) to highlight the divine nature.
In the songs
sura vara varshini durdhara darshini
Showering boons on gods, overpowering the unruly
Mahishasura Mardini Stotram (Aigiri Nandini) · Adi Shankaracharya
daanavana muni jana sakala sura asura sannutha paada
Whose feet are worshipped by demons, sages, and all gods and asuras.
Natesha Kauthuvam · Traditional