Significance of Guard
Synonyms: Protector, Watchman, Safeguard, Shield., Protect, Shield, Watch
In Dutch: Bewaker; In Finnish: Vartija; In Spanish: Guardia; In German: Bewachen
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Buddhist concept of 'Guard'
In Buddhism, "Guard" can be interpreted as protectors responsible for ensuring the safety of the palace and its inhabitants, particularly the royal family, highlighting the importance of security and safeguarding in spiritual and societal contexts.
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) Individuals tasked with protecting the palace and its occupants, especially the royal family.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Guard'
In Hinduism, "Guard" encompasses various protectors tasked with overseeing areas, executing orders, maintaining order, and confronting threats, as exemplified by figures who respond to divine intervention and confront adversaries like demons and kidnappers.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) The individuals responsible for overseeing the prisoners and maintaining order.[2] (2) Individuals who are in the presence of Sarvabhauma and react with fear, leading them to stand at a distance.[3] (3) The individuals tasked with carrying out the orders related to Haridasa’s body.[4]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The soldiers or protectors involved during the commotion regarding Rukmini's kidnapping.[5] (2) The guards who were present at the location and attacked Krishna.[6] (3) Figures who are tasked with protecting or watching over an area, rendered inactive by the goddess's intervention.[7]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) The protectors of the King's territory who first report the trouble caused by the demon boar.[8]
Jain concept of 'Guard'
In Jainism, "Guard" signifies a protector, as indicated by 'sauvida', and refers to city officials tasked with ensuring security while reporting the actions of Bala to the king for governance.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) Represented by 'sauvida', indicating a protector or defender.[9] (2) The officials responsible for the security of the city, who report Bala's actions to the king.[10]
The concept of Guard in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Guard" pertains to an authority figure who intervenes in a situation, instructing the Thakurs to perform a specific action—kicking a statue—before they can enter the mosque.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) The guard interrupted the Thakurs, telling them to kick the statue of Yejid before entering the mosque.[11]