driven impulse prey suffer manusya human beings one realms rebirth attaining nirvana possible rebirth realm therefore considered fortunate opportunity end endless samsara associated dukkha asuras variously translated lowly deities demi gods demons titans anti gods recognised theravada tradition part heavenly realm devas including brahm variously translated gods deities angels heavenly beings vast majority buddhist lay people historically pursued buddhist rituals practices motivated rebirth
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