In Hindu and Buddhist tradition, divine beings or gods who inhabit higher realms but are not supreme gods and are subject to karma.
From Sanskrit 'deva' (god/shining one), derived from the root 'div' meaning 'to shine.' The plural form used in English refers to the pantheon of these heavenly beings.
Devas are fascinating because they're immortal but not eternal—they can be reborn and aren't perfect, making them more like superheroes than true gods, and this concept influenced how Buddhism and Hinduism view cosmic hierarchies!
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