Deva/Asura

Aditi (Adityas)- Diti-Daityas

Deva-Urdhvamukha (upward/forward looking)

The other is backward looking.

Deva-energy giving

Humans are capable of expressing both.

A large proportion represent the dark.

Energy from above =deva

External actions, expression do not give a clue.

See effect on total environment.
Hilarious friend who leaves the house in chaos.
Poisonous effect of drugs, alcohol can also begin with laughter but lead to misery, etc.

Remedy: to be on guard.
Dangerous face of the devil-to arouse pity.

Practice

1. I see the Ishtadevata in one person
2. I see all devatas in that person
3. Finally the One Divine in that person.
4. Then I see that person in everything.

Vijnana is eating a mango.
Jnana is knowing the mango is there.