Significance of On earth
Synonyms: Earthly
In Dutch: Op aarde; In Finnish: Maan päällä; In Spanish: En la tierra; In German: Auf der Erde
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Hindu concept of 'On earth'
In Hinduism, "On earth" signifies the physical realm where beings exist, featuring elements like crop predictions, Rama’s dominion, and Balarama’s pastimes, reflecting human experience and devotion in contrast to spiritual realms.
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) Refers to the physical realm inhabited by humans, in contrast to spiritual or heavenly domains.[1] (2) Indicates the physical world or land where the events are taking place.[2]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) Referring to one's existence and experiences while living in the physical world.[3] (2) The physical world where human beings live, indicating the context of human experience and devotion.[4]
From: Brihat Samhita
(1) Where the rainbow is seen predicting injury to crops.[5]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) When the remainder of the lunar date multiplied by five, added to the asterism and the day of the week, and divided by three, is one and so on, the hunt is in this.[6]
From: Kena upanishad (Madhva commentary)
(1) Refers to the physical realm of existence where various elements and beings reside, and to which the speaker (Vayu) claims dominion.[7]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) On earth is a location where all peoples obey Rama, and the text states that he is a prince whose sway extends there.[8]
The concept of On earth in local and regional sources
"On earth" highlights the significance of happiness in home and family life, emphasizing its importance in our worldly experiences and the value we place on personal relationships in our daily lives.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A phrase emphasizing the worldly importance of a happy home and family life.[9]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) On earth is where Shri Ramakrishna came, and nobody has been able to understand who he was, indicating a sense of mystery and spiritual significance.[10]