

In Hindu mythology, [Asura](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asura) are the bad
beings. Asuras always try to steal the place of Devas because they didn't get
it. [Indra](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indra) is a king of Devas/Suras.

So in short Indra (Deva) is depicted as good being in Hindu mythology and
Asura as bad beings and
[Naruto](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Naruto_episodes) is inspired
from Hinduism/Buddhism, so why is the adaptation of Indra and Asura made
opposite to their real self? Have the makers explained it ever?


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Why are Asura and Indra of Hindu mythology represented opposite in Naruto?


Like I mentioned in my comment to your question, Asuras are shown to be
stronger than normal human beings although they lack intelligence (Like
Naruto). Devas on the other hand lack physical strength but are believed to be
witty and skillful (Like Sasuke). Your argument that Asuras _always_ try to
steal the place of Devas is not entirely true. Example is
[Prahlada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prahlada). He is an Asura but still
is described as a saintly boy in the Puranas. His name's literal meaning is:
filled with joy. (Just like Naruto).


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Well, I don't know if Sensei Masashi has given any explanation. But my guess
is that, Naruto wasn't intended to be a history series, they probably
intentionally made it different or reversed the version from the real one.

Why? Maybe for creative purposes. Maybe they didn't want it to be like a real
version of the otherwise religiously influenced story, to avoid any claims or
to avoid any offensive feelings that may occur because of it.


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