Taraka

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Târakâ

(Sk.)

Described as Dânava or Daitya, i.e., a “Giant‐ Demon”, whose superhuman austerities as a yogi made the gods tremble for their power and supremacy. Said to have been killed by Kârttikeya. (See Secret Doctrine, II., 382.) (TG).

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Shortly: Described as Dânava or Daitya, i.e., a “Giant‐ Demon”, whose superhuman austerities as a yogi made t...