Sages & Others

Shukracharya

शुक्राचार्य

Preceptor of Asuras

Who was Shukracharya?

Shukracharya (शुक्राचार्य): Preceptor of Asuras, one of the sages and supporting figures in the Mahabharata. The guru of the Asuras who possessed the secret of Sanjivani to revive the dead.

Quick Facts

Key facts about Shukracharya
Sanskrit nameशुक्राचार्य
Title / EpithetPreceptor of Asuras
FactionSages & Others
Key traitsWise, Powerful, Protective Father
Featured in2 stories

About Shukracharya

The guru of the Asuras who possessed the secret of Sanjivani to revive the dead. Father of Devayani.

In Their Words

A Brahmana can destroy many cities and kingdoms.

Shukracharya

Traits

  • Wise
  • Powerful
  • Protective Father

Places in Shukracharya's Story

Drawn from the stories Shukracharya appears in.

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