As I understand, there is an acknowledgement of the expected lifespan within the respective deva worlds, though this differs among traditions.
I'm curious if there's any textual reference to devas' mortality. That is to say, can a deva's lifespan be cut short? I suspect that an asura or human with supernormal power could kill a deva (I believe there is reference to this in the vinaya regarding possession by yakshas). Is there any scriptural evidence to back this up?
Many thanks.
Asked by M-2
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Nov 4, 2018, 12:57 AM
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