Significance of Youth
Synonyms: Adolescence, Young people, Children, Early adulthood, Teenage years, Young adulthood, Puberty, Boyhood, Girlhood.
In Malay: Belia; In Dutch: Jeugd; In Finnish: Nuoriso; In Spanish: Juventud; In German: Jugend; In Swedish: Ungdom; In French: Jeunesse
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Youth'
In Buddhism, Youth symbolizes a phase marked by physical vitality and a false sense of invulnerability to aging and death, particularly noted from ages sixteen to twenty-one, emphasizing both strength and the pursuit of knowledge.
From: Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)
(1) The period between the ages of sixteen and twenty-one in Birth khro phu's life, marked by extensive study and debate.[1]
From: Shurangama Sutra (with commentary) (English)
(1) The earlier stages of life characterized by vitality, strength, and health, in contrast to old age.[2]
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) The period of life characterized by physical vigor, often associated with a mistaken belief of freedom from aging and death.[3]
Hindu concept of 'Youth'
In Hinduism, Youth embodies vigor and vitality, represents a critical stage fraught with desires, marks natural innocence, and is celebrated for beauty and influence, particularly within the gopa community and in relation to divine figures like Krishna.
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) Refers to the young individuals in the gopa community, typically in their teenage years.[4] (2) the state or quality of being young, often associated with vigor and vitality[5]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) A reference to the phase of life experienced by the speaker in the verse about longing for a past intimate relationship.[6] (2) The phase of life that concludes at the sixteenth year, following boyhood.[7]
From: Bhajana-Rahasya
(1) Refers to the freshness and vibrancy that the gopis associate with themselves and their feelings towards Krishna.[8] (2) The period characterized by natural innocence and the beginning of desires for romance, becoming evident in young individuals.[9]
From: Laghu-yoga-vasistha
(1) A stage fraught with dangers of desires and distractions from the spiritual path.[10]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) The youth is Shunahshepha, who is declared free from blemish, and is the subject of the rites.[11]
Jain concept of 'Youth'
In Jainism, Youth symbolizes a transitional stage of life, epitomized by Kiranavega's maturity, representing a critical phase of personal growth and development within the broader spiritual journey.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) The stage of life that Kiranavega attained, marking a point of maturity.[12]
The concept of Youth in local and regional sources
The text discusses youth as a pivotal life stage, contrasting it with old age and associating it with vitality and adventure. It emphasizes youth's potential for liberation, character development, and the exploration of life's complexities, especially in marriage.
From: Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England
(1) The youth is the one that Queen Eanfled was pleased with, as it was for his good purpose of visiting the threshold of the blessed Apostles.[13] (2) The youth refers to Imma, and his experiences following the battle are central to the narrative, showcasing his resilience and the miraculous events surrounding him.[14] (3) The individual who suffered from an eye condition and was miraculously healed through the application of the relics of St. Cuthbert, showing the power of faith.[15] (4) The youth, afflicted with a grievous infirmity, was healed by Germanus and delivered whole to his father.[16] (5) This is the same as the dumb man who was healed by the bishop and was then able to speak and express his thoughts.[17]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The text contrasts youth with old age, highlighting that youth is a fire ending in ashes, while what survives is gold, and also that youth is full of life and adventure, and they can make provisions against the tedium of old age.[18] (2) Binu's ultimate purpose was a free youth, indicating a desire for liberation from constraints and societal expectations, particularly for both men and women.[19] (3) This group, along with the leaders of future generations, are the intended audience for the illustration of character and idealism presented within the context of the text.[20] (4) The youth dream of, and the couple realize that there are more things in marriage than the youths dream of, and this realization comes after the heydays of youth pass away.[21]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) A young person seeking spiritual knowledge, who asked his master about God, showing a desire for enlightenment and understanding, as the text mentions.[22] (2) A youth, wanting to know God, persisted in their quest, and through a physical experience, learned about the intensity of true desire.[23]
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) Youth is a term that is absent from the definition of vayas in the Carakasamhita, but is used in the definitions given by the Sushrutasamhita, and the Ashtangasamgraha, and is also a period of life that is considered for the initiation of students according to the Sushrutasamhita.[24]
The concept of Youth in scientific sources
The keyphrase "Youth" pertains to individuals aged 15 to 24, particularly focusing on those aged 18 to 24. The study examines their psychological resilience amid the pandemic, highlighting this demographic's significant challenges and responses.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Young people aged 18 to 24, the specific demographic group that the study focused on to understand their psychological resilience during the pandemic.[25] (2) Youth is defined as a person aged between 15 and 24 years, representing a specific demographic group considered in the study's research parameters and analysis.[26]