Many people might not be aware that Ravana, the demon king
in the Ramayana, belongs to the lineage of Brahma, the God of creation as per
Hinduism.
Brahma had six mind born sons. They are
Marichi
Angiras
Atri
Pulahan
Pulastya
Kritu
Pulastya had a son named Vishravas.
Vishrawas married Kaikasi and they had three sons and a
daughter.
The sons were Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Vibhishana. The
daughter was named Shoorpanakha. Thus it is stated in many Puranas that demons belong to the lineage of Brahma.
Thus the variation of Gunas - Sattva, Rajas and Tamas - results in one being good or bad.
Both good and bad arises from the same source. It is ignorance that results in demonic qualities.
Both good and bad arises from the same source. It is ignorance that results in demonic qualities.