Eastern Spirituality

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A voracious, cruel and terribly strong Rakshasa or demon who lived in a cave near the city of Ekachakrapura whom Bhima killed to the great relief of the citizens. In the Hindu epic Mahabharata, Bakasura, (also called Bakasur or Bakasuran) is a Rakshasa (demon) killed by Bhima. The demon lived near the city of Ekachakra (sometimes Chakranagari), and forced the king to send him daily a large quantity of provisions, which he devoured, and not only the provisions, but the men who carried them. Under the directions of Kunti, her son Bhima was sent to Bakasura for his food.

Glossary Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z