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In Hinduism, Andhaka often refers to a malevolent demon. Andhaka was the demon son of Shiva, and was created from a drop of his sweat. He was born blind. After birth, Andhaka was given to Hiranyaksha to be raised, as he had no sons. Later, Andhaka became the king of Hiranyaksha's kingdom. Shortly after becoming king Andhaka discovered that his cousins were plotting to overthrow him, so he retreated to the forest to meditate. He fasted and stood upon one leg for more than one million years, chopping off parts of his body as a sacrifice to Brahma as he waited. Brahma then duly appeared and Andhaka asked that he be allowed to see, and become immortal — to be able to be killed by no-one. Brahma ...View all