The eight classes are gods, nāgas, yakṣas, gandharvas, asuras, garuḍas, kinnaras, and mahoragas.

A set of non-human beings that varies, but often includes devas, nāgas, yakṣas, gandharvas, asuras, garuḍas, kinnaras, and mahoragas.

A set of eight types of supernatural beings. The list varies from text to text, but almost always includes devas, yakṣas, nāgas, gandharvas, and asuras among the eight. This text lists them as devas, nāgas, gandharvas, yakṣas, asuras, kumbhāṇḍas, garuḍas, and kinnaras.

Gods, nāgas, yakṣas, gandharvas, asuras, garuḍas, kinnaras, and mahoragas.