Ariṣṭa (Arishta) is one of the sons born of the womb of Danu, daughter of Dakṣa (Daksha), and sired by Kaśyapa (Kasyapa)Prajāpati (Prajapati; Ruler of the people). Ariṣṭa was one of those Dānava(s)(Danava; demon) who renounced malevolence and resorted to the path of human virtues.