Significance of Rain
Synonyms: Downpour, Precipitation, Rainfall, Deluge, Cloudburst
In Finnish: Sade; In Dutch: Regen; In German: Regen; In Spanish: Lluvia
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Rain'
In Buddhism, Rain symbolizes various aspects: a weather condition linked to human offenses, a complacent season, a period for monks' practices, an invitation context from Bakkula, and qualities like emotional clarity and spiritual growth.
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) Refers to the rainy season, symbolizing a period in which individuals may become complacent and neglect the urgency of life.[1]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (4): Parivara
(1) Describes a weather condition relevant to the context of the offences, contrasting with cold and hot weather.[2]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka
(1) The seasonal period in which monks traditionally enter their raining-residence and engage in observances and practices.[3]
From: Milindapanha (questions of King Milinda)
(1) Symbolizes the qualities of the Bhikshu promoting emotional clarity, love, spiritual growth, thoughtfulness, and teachings for the benefit of others.[4]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) A specific season during which the monks were invited by Bakkula, highlighting the context of the offering.[5]
Hindu concept of 'Rain'
In Hinduism, rain symbolizes sustenance and life, linked to emotional states and seasonal changes. It represents divine blessings, nourishment for growth, and is intricately connected to rituals and natural beauty, emphasizing its multifaceted significance.
From: Satapatha-brahmana
(1) One of the seasons that represents the gods, contributing to the overall theme of seasonal significance.[6] (2) The Ids, or praises, signify the rains, which facilitate the growth of life after the harsher seasons.[7] (3) Described as the offspring of the Eye, referring to the rainy season that is birthed from the eye's perception.[8]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) Another elemental occurrence that may result in 'avega', possibly linked to emotional states.[9]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) Refers to precipitation that is absent in the Ushinara country for a period of ten years.[10]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) Weather conditions that can be harmful if one is not adequately protected.[11]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) The season during which offerings to the Pitris are emphasized, specifically linked with hunger during this time.[12]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) The season during which left nostril breathing predominates, indicative of a change in the breath-wind pattern.[13]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) The precipitation that falls from clouds, symbolizing sustenance and abundance.[14]
The concept of Rain in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Rain" reflects the onset of the rainy season that affects travel, prompting local families to flee to higher ground. It delays the writer's visit to General Patterson and impacts the plans of the monks.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) This represents a difficult time or situation, signifying sorrow or sadness in the broader context.[15] (2) This is a weather condition that the sender wishes to avoid, influencing their decision to relocate to a different area.[16] (3) The rains arrived with intensity, causing a significant amount of precipitation and resulting in a deluge that occurred continuously both during the day and night.[17] (4) The writer mentions that the river is mighty because it is the season when it is fuller, indicating the impact of the weather on the river.[18] (5) This refers to the start of the rainy season, which is expected to bring changes in the weather conditions, and may influence travel plans for the sender and recipient.[19]