Asita—an ancient authority on the Vedas.Prabhupada ›Glossary›-A-›Asita-an ancient authority on Asita-an ancient authority on the Vedas. Link to this page: https://prabhupadabooks.com/glossary/a/asita-an-ancient-authority-on-the-vedas Previous: Ashoka-a king who spread Buddhism in India in the 3rd century BC. Next: Asoka-a tree with long, pointed leaves. Goddess Sita was placed under an asoka tree after being kidnapped by Ravana.