Significance of Shrama
In Vaishnavism, Shrama encompasses two primary meanings. Firstly, it relates to understanding labor or effort, illustrating the sense of tiredness that comes from work or exertion. Secondly, it denotes a condition of exhaustion or fatigue. Both interpretations highlight the burdensome nature of toil and the resulting need for rest or rejuvenation.1
Synonyms: Effort, Toil, Exertion, Work.
In Finnish: Shrama; In Spanish: Shrama; In Dutch: Sjarama
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Hindu concept of 'Shrama'
In Hinduism, Shrama signifies both physical and mental fatigue stemming from labor, highlighting the importance of effort and the natural weariness that comes from diligent work and exertion.
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From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) Understanding as labor or effort, indicating a feeling of weariness resulting from work or exertion.[1] (2) A state of exhaustion or fatigue.[2]