Surasa

Surasa is a divine character from Buddhist mythology, often depicted as a mighty serpent or dragon mother. She embodies the challenge faced by spiritual seekers, representing obstacles and temptations they must overcome to attain enlightenment. In stories, she tries to devour or block the journey of the Buddha's son, Mahákāśyapa, but is ultimately subdued through compassion and wisdom. Surasa symbolizes the inner struggles and temptations on the path to spiritual awakening, encouraging practitioners to face and transcend their fears and attachments with perseverance and insight.