killer demon; demon who destroys goodness
Buddhist term for a demonic being that actively opposes virtue and enlightenment. Rare in everyday language; mostly encountered in religious or literary contexts.
In Buddhist scriptures, a demon called Hajun appears.
The term 波旬 is a Buddhist transliteration or name for a demonic figure, possibly derived from Sanskrit or Pali. The exact derivation is uncertain; it is conventionally associated with the concept of a demon that destroys goodness.