Significance of House
Synonyms: Home, Residence, Dwelling, Abode, Household, Domicile, Property, Shelter, Lodging, Habitat, Mansion, Cottage, Apartment
In Spanish: Casha; In Finnish: Talo; In Dutch: Huis; In German: Haus; In Malay: Rumah; In Swedish: Hus; In French: Maison
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Buddhist concept of 'House'
In Buddhism, "House" symbolizes ignorance and illusion, serves as physical shelter, reflects monk etiquette, indicates environments for practice, and represents worldly comforts that monks should transcend for spiritual growth.
From: Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks鈥� rules)
(1) Represents the worldly comforts and domestic life that some monks are encouraged to transcend for spiritual development.[1] (2) The surroundings in which the monks interact and where the specific etiquette concerning sitting is emphasized.[2] (3) The surroundings or environments where the monks are expected to engage in their practices, and where the behavior of dressing and sitting down is regulated.[3]
From: Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification)
(1) Symbolizes a state of ignorance where an individual is unaware of danger until it is too late, embodying the concept of illusion.[4]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) Structures like dwellings, palaces, and temples built from various materials intended to provide shelter from adverse weather and protect from threats.[5]
Hindu concept of 'House'
In Hinduism, "House" encompasses astrological sections of the birth chart, representing various life aspects, personal dwellings, and significant locations for spiritual and community interactions, influencing one's life events and experiences according to astrological interpretations.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) A physical location where the Lord's activities of entering and exiting take place.[6] (2) The dwelling where the paddy, rice, and dal have been scattered.[7] (3) The overall structure that was attacked through actions like kicking.[8] (4) The location from which the dacoits observed the situation.[9] (5) Buildings designed for people to live in.[10]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) Structures designed for human habitation that were likely affected by the wind's force.[11]
From: Chaitanya Mangala
(1) The setting where many interactions and events occur, reflecting family life and community.[12]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) The house is mentioned as the primary focus for analyzing planetary positions, starting with the ascendant, and understanding the results.[13] (2) This refers to upacaya.[14] (3) The calculation of the sahamas of houses involves the ascendant and the ruler, depending on the time of the year or nativity, and it is described by Romaka.[15] (4) This refers to a specific section or division of the astrological chart, each representing a different area of life, and some houses contribute to the first place of joy.[16] (5) These are specific sections of the astrological chart, each associated with a specific area of life, where their periods are determined using various methods involving degrees and junctions, influencing the astrological analysis.[17]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) House is a place where the prince's father lives, and the prince is urged to return to it, and it shows the significance of family and home.[18] (2) This is a dwelling that is no longer the home of the banished three.[19] (3) Sumantra went to Rama's house to deliver a message.[20]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Referred to as 'Naiveshika,' emphasizing the significance of shelter among donations and the blessings that follow.[21] (2) The principal apartment or dwelling included in the preferential share for the Brahmana son.[22]
Jain concept of 'House'
In Jainism, the term "House" can symbolize the complete structure, prompting philosophical inquiry about its essence, particularly questioning whether the physical building itself experiences destruction when subjected to fire.
From: Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)
(1) Refers to the entire structure, which is questioned in terms of whether it itself is burning when in flames.[23]
The concept of House in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "House" encompasses various meanings, including a nurturing home, a transient residence, a ritual location, and a symbol of family ties, while also representing personal pasts and social interactions within a physical space.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) The sender inquires about the news about the house Yogen suggested we should buy, showing his interest.[24] (2) The location where a reception was held the evening before, implying a social gathering, and the place where the author is currently staying during his visit.[25] (3) This is a location where Landsberg was forbidden to enter, but he was seen there, which led to the diagnosis of nervousness.[26] (4) This is the physical space, including the premises and rooms, which should be kept clean to maintain health and prevent the spread of disease.[27] (5) This refers to the audience, which regained its composure after the speaker's humorous response to a question.[28]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A dwelling, and it represents the family home and is central to the story, including the bride's departure from her father's and arrival at her husband's.[29] (2) The house opposite, where he gazed, was a reminder of his past prosperity and happier times, contrasting with his current situation.[30] (3) A structure where one lives, indicating that ownership is transient and that today's residence may belong to someone else in the future.[31]
From: Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England
(1) This is the structure where the traveler stayed, where a fire started, and where the dust was hung on a post.[32]
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) The location where the bridegroom was placed in order to perform rituals against evil influences.[33]