Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 45, Shloka 37
विशालानगरीप्रवेशः
Entry toward Viśālā and the Indra–Kṣīrodamathana Legend
असुरास्तेन दैतेयास्सुरास्तेनादितेस्सुता:।हृष्टा: प्रमुदिताश्चासन् वारुणीग्रहणात्सुरा:।।।।
asurās tena daiteyāḥ surās tenādites sutāḥ |
hṛṣṭāḥ pramuditāś cāsan vāruṇī-grahaṇāt surāḥ ||
Dahil dito, ang mga anak ni Diti ay tinawag na mga asura, at ang mga anak ni Aditi ay mga sura; at ang mga deva ay nagalak, sapagkat tinanggap nila ang Vāruṇī.
For that reason, sons of Diti were called asuras. Aditi's sons were known as suras. Devatas grew exceedingly glad for having Varuni.
FAQs
Identity is tied to conduct and choices: acceptance or refusal leads to names and reputations that persist, teaching accountability in communal decisions.
Viśvāmitra concludes the episode by explaining how the terms ‘sura’ and ‘asura’ are connected to the acceptance of Vāruṇī, and notes the devas’ joy.
Collective accountability—groups become defined by what they endorse or reject, underscoring responsibility for shared outcomes.