Significance of Krita
In Dutch: Krita; In German: Krita; In Finnish: Krita; In Spanish: Cripta
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Buddhist concept of 'Krita'
Krita in Buddhism denotes actions or deeds, particularly focusing on their significance in dreams and the accumulation of karmic influence, indicating how these actions shape one's spiritual journey and consequences.
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) Refers to acts performed or actions taken, particularly in the context of dreams and their accumulation in terms of karmic influence.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Krita'
Krita in Hinduism encompasses the longest Yuga, lasting 1,728,000 years, signifies relational aspects of sonship, and represents an epoch in the cyclical structure of time, juxtaposing economic family dynamics within its cosmological framework.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) A term indicating 'association', stemming from the root 'kri' with various meanings, including collecting.[2] (2) Another term for the bought son, emphasizing his status as one who has been purchased.[3] (3) The first Time-cycle, serving as the benchmark against which the durations of Treta, Dvapara, and Kali are compared.[4] (4) Refers to an adopted son whose identity and status as a son is established through agreement but lacks biological ties.[5]
From: Markandeya Purana
(1) The first of the four ages, said to contain four thousand divine years and marked by significant twilight periods.[6]
From: Laghu-yoga-vasistha
(1) A reference to a particular age or epoch within the cyclical nature of time, often used in Hindu cosmology.[7]
Jain concept of 'Krita'
In Jainism, Krita signifies a scenario where a layperson purchasing alms may raise concerns regarding the purity of the offerings, reflecting the intricate relationship between ethics and ritual in religious practice.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) The situation where the layman buys alms, which, could create doubts about the purity.[8]
The concept of Krita in local and regional sources
Krita is one of the four yugas in the caturyuga, symbolizing the highest moral age. It serves as a contrast to the subsequent yugas, which signify a gradual decline in virtue and ethics over time.
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) Krita is one of the four yugas that make up the caturyuga, and the durations of these four yugas decrease in specific ratios, reflecting the decline of morality.[9]