Significance of Fierce fire
Fierce fire is interpreted in various contexts according to Purana and Mahayana texts. In Purana, it symbolizes the dangers avoided by the Pandavas, representing luck, and the intense trials faced during spiritual practice and penance. Conversely, Mahayana presents fierce fire as a metaphor for the unquenchable nature of desire, illustrating how it burns relentlessly like a flame in the wind. Collectively, these interpretations highlight the multifaceted significance of fierce fire in spiritual and philosophical discourse.
Synonyms: Intense blaze, Raging fire, Wild fire, Blazing inferno, Roaring fire
In Finnish: Raju tulipalo; In Spanish: Fuego feroz
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Hindu concept of 'Fierce fire'
In Hinduism, "Fierce fire" metaphorically represents both the adversities overcome by the Pandavas through fortune and the rigorous challenges endured in spiritual practices, symbolizing purification and growth through trials in one's spiritual journey.
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) A metaphorical representation of the perils that were circumvented by the Pandavas due to their luck.[1]