surasura
सुरासुरSanskrit
Gods and demons, or devas and asuras
Lyrics
Meaning
This compound noun refers to the divine beings (sura or deva) and their adversaries (asura or demon). In lyrics, it typically appears in lines describing a deity's universal supremacy, indicating that even opposing forces acknowledge their power. It highlights the deity's all-encompassing influence and the reverence they command from all realms.
In the songs
Jana sakala surasura sannutha paada kinkini jham jham
The feet praised by all people, devas, and asuras, with tinkling anklets sounding 'jham jham'
Brahmandagalodeya (Kande Na Natarajana) · Traditional
taDavana munni jana sakala surAsura sannuta pAda
Whose feet are praised by sages, people, and all gods and demons
Krupa Samudram · Unknown