Significance of Water
Synonyms: Liquid, Hydration, Moisture, Drink, Rain
In Finnish: Veshin; In Dutch: Water; In Spanish: Agua; In Malay: Air; In German: Wasser; In Swedish: Vatten; In French: Eau
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Buddhist concept of 'Water'
In Buddhism, water symbolizes sensory enhancement, knowledge relevance, and is a natural element representing life's duality, embodying both refuge and danger, highlighting its multifaceted role in spiritual and practical contexts.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) Water is listed as an example of a material in the text, suggesting its relevance in discussions about knowledge and its applications.[1] (2) A substance noted for its role in manifesting odour, suggesting its interaction with other elements can amplify sensory experiences.[2]
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) An element in the story symbolizing both life and danger, representing the dual nature of refuge and risk.[3]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks鈥� rules)
(1) Liquid found in natural bodies or vessels.[4]
Hindu concept of 'Water'
In Hinduism, water embodies multiple meanings: it symbolizes life, creation, purity, and sustenance. It represents the primordial substance, facilitates rituals, and denotes the universe's foundational elements linked to the divine and existence.
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The liquid that Krishna drank while at the Yamuna's shore.[5] (2) Water in this context signifies the fluid substance that is being stopped by both Shesha and the shoreline.[6] (3) The element in which Shaubhari Muni conducted his austerities, symbolizing a medium for purification and spiritual practice.[7] (4) The element from which the gopis emerged, playing a critical role in the scene.[8] (5) Refers to the 'vari-vrindeshu' indicating the setting or surrounding environment where the subject is found.[9]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) Symbolically represented as nara; they are associated with the Supersoul, providing a connection to the concept of Narayana.[10] (2) The environment from which the subject emerges, which could imply a body of water such as a lake, pool, or ocean.[11] (3) The setting in which hundreds of thousands of people gathered and experienced enjoyment.[12] (4) Represents the lake or body of water mentioned, emphasizing its significance in the narrative.[13] (5) The subject of inquiry made by the Lord regarding the well owned by Puri Gosvami.[14]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) This substance is central to the text, particularly in the context of rinsing the mouth, meditation, and the idea of clothing the breath, leading to discussions on its purpose.[15] (2) This is one of the four elementary substances, and it is composed of parts, and it is created by the unseen principle.[16] (3) This is one of the worlds sent forth by the Self, as described in the Aitareyaka text, and is part of the creation.[17] (4) A substance, including sour milk and milk, that is part of the materials used to perform sacrifices, taking on different forms and playing a role in the journey of souls after death, and is mentioned in the context of scripture.[18] (5) This is mentioned in the scriptural question and answer, referring to the fact of water preponderating, not to its being the only element, and liquid substances such as juices, blood, and the like also have a large amount.[19]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) Water is the essential liquid consumed that divides into three distinct parts after being drunk.[20] (2) The essential fluid that is the basis for food growth.[21]
From: Vivekachudamani
(1) Water is used as a metaphor to describe Pure Sattva's clarity and purity.[22]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (Shankara Bhashya)
(1) An element that evolves from Fire, conceived by Being, which further creates Food that emerges as eatable substances like grains.[23]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) An elemental substance referred to as Water, which is withdrawn into the fluids of the body, including fats and marrow.[24] (2) A basic liquid substance that is mentioned among various items that should not be sold.[25] (3) An alternative option for purification, interchangeable with cow's urine as mentioned in the text.[26] (4) In this context, it symbolizes the basic necessity for drink provided to female outcasts, though it can also apply to any liquid sustenance.[27] (5) A location mentioned within the text where specific acts of intercourse might occur and necessitate ritual cleansing.[28]
From: Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra
(1) A purifying element that the Brahman touches before taking his place at the altar.[29] (2) Used for sprinkling the Upabhrit as part of the ritual preparation.[30]
From: Hiranyakesi-grihya-sutra
(1) A purifying element that the teacher uses in the rituals, representing cleansing and a means to invoke blessings from the gods.[31]
From: Asvalayana-grihya-sutra
(1) A symbol of life and sustenance, represented in the rituals as being covered and protected by Varuna, a deity associated with water.[32]
From: Sankhayana-grihya-sutra
(1) A reference to celestial bodies or deities linked to Ashadhas.[33]
From: Satapatha-brahmana
(1) Water is presented as a soothing and healing element, used to calm the earth that has been disturbed during sacrifices.[34] (2) The waters referred to are associated with the divine and serve to purify and enhance the clay used in the creation of Agni's form.[35] (3) Symbolizes the essence of truth in the universe, and is connected to the notion that all creation arises from water.[36] (4) Considered the foundation of the universe, where the ashes are taken to reproduce Agni's nature, symbolizing purification and rebirth.[37] (5) Personified elements that welcomed the Sautramani sacrifice, symbolizing support for the rites from natural forces.[38]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) A natural resource, and danger from it is a negative outcome when Jupiter is joined to Saturn, impacting safety.[39] (2) This is a specific element of the dream, and it is linked to Venus, potentially indicating the presence of specific situations, experiences, or encounters within the dream.[40] (3) This is one of the sahamas, a set of concepts that aid in the outcomes of all the houses, in the same manner that fate supports the endeavors of people.[41] (4) This is one of the sahamas, representing the essential liquid substance crucial for life and various activities, as indicated in the text.[42] (5) Water, as mentioned in the text, can cause danger, and is considered in relation to outcomes and events related to the eighth house.[43]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) A solvent used in the mixture to create the pill from the ingredients.[44] (2) The substance used to rub with the listed ingredients to create the pill mixture.[45] (3) A solvent used to combine the components of the medicinal mixture.[46]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) Used to wash off the ashes of powders, leaving behind the white powders of vanga.[47]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa)
(1) A solvent that is used along with meghanada and pashana-bhedi to create a paste in the purification process.[48]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) Symbolizes the primal elements that the Deity formed and called Nara, emphasizing the connection to the material world.[49]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) The waters are mentioned as rising and swelling, and they are addressed by the king, showing the importance of the water in the narrative.[50]
From: Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story)
(1) Symbolically linked to life and resurrection, as demonstrated by the sage's action to revive a decayed animal.[51]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) A word that denotes both a drop and a large collection, irrespective of number, size, and shape.[52]
The concept of Water in local and regional sources
Water is a multifaceted element linking various themes: it sustains life, signifies emotions, supports metaphysical concepts, and represents stability. It plays a critical role in cultural narratives and spiritual practices, particularly in relation to its divine associations.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) Instinct is like ice, reason is the water, and inspiration is the subtlest form or vapour; one follows the other, which means that reason is the guide, as the text explains.[53] (2) The author's country is the land of this.[54] (3) Water is a central element in the discussion, specifically concerning the utility of drinking water when the land is flooded and the interpretations of the shloka.[55]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) An essential element highlighting the divine's role in sustaining life.[56] (2) Used as a metaphor throughout the story to signify feelings, cleansing, and the tumultuous nature of Badi Bahu's emotional state.[57]
From: Sanskrit Words In Southeast Asian Languages
(1) The term refers to Apas, which is a word from the Sanskrit language and often associated with the element of air.[58] (2) This term is used to describe water, according to the provided text and associated definitions.[59]
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) Water is an element in the arrangement of the mandala based on the elements, and it is associated with the East.[60] (2) Water is a translation of the humors, such as phlegm, and is associated with stability, unctuousness, and cohesion of joints, as stated.[61]
From: Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England
(1) This term is used to cleanse sin.[62]
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) The safe environment for the Turtle where the Lion King cannot reach him.[63]