Knowing Buddha – Part 9

The ninth honorific of the Buddha, Śāstā deva-manuṣyāṇām—Teacher of gods and humans—is my personal favorite. It beautifully encapsulates the Buddha’s universal role as a guide, transcending divisions between celestial beings (devas) and humans. In Buddhism, devas are heavenly beings residing in various realms, each with its own unique characteristics and rulers. […]