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
| Sanskrit name | शुक्राचार्य |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | Preceptor of Asuras |
| Faction | Sages & Others |
| Key traits | Wise, Powerful, Protective Father |
| Featured in | 2 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.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Sages & Others.