Significance of North
In Dutch: Noorden; In Finnish: Pohjois; In Spanish: Norte; In German: Norden
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Buddhist concept of 'North'
In Buddhism, North symbolizes a cardinal direction associated with Space, highlighting the interconnectedness of various directions and their meanings shaped by relationships and interdependencies within the universe.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) Another cardinal direction tied to the concepts of Space, reflecting how different directions might possess definitions drawn from the interrelations of things.[1]
Hindu concept of 'North'
In Hinduism, North symbolizes various spiritual and physical significances, serving as a direction of journeys, divine protection, and ritual importance, alongside associations with key figures and cities, and the representation of Brahman's final aspect.
From: Garuda Purana
(1) Region encompassing places like Trigarta and Brahmaputra.[2]
From: Harivamsha Purana
(1) The direction in which Arjuna, the Brahmana, and Krishna set out on their journey in the chariot.[3]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) The north is the direction that Saran and Suka were sent to protect, indicating a strategic area for defense.[4]
From: Hiranyakesi-grihya-sutra
(1) The cardinal direction towards which the seating ends, often associated with certain spiritual or ritual significance.[5]
From: Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra
(1) A cardinal direction that may determine the way a vessel is taken down.[6]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The north refers to the direction that the effulgent men traveled after bowing down to Krishna.[7] (2) The cardinal direction where Kausharavi City is located in relation to the site mentioned.[8]
From: Brihat Samhita
(1) The direction where Brahmanas will suffer due to the appearance of Digdaha.[9]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) One of the four directions representing the final part of Brahman.[10]
Jain concept of 'North'
In Jainism, North signifies territories such as Kuru and Jangala, representing important regions aligned with the northern direction, highlighting their cultural or spiritual significance within the belief system.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) Includes various territories like Kuru, Jangala, and others situated in this direction.[11]
The concept of North in local and regional sources
In the text, "North" is described as a directional reference linked to Meru in Siddhantic cosmography and symbolizes the mandala's significance, associated with mastering life and immortality.
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) The North is a direction associated with the mandala, and the one in the North accomplished the medicine of life without dying.[12] (2) This is the direction where Meru is located, according to the cosmography of the Siddhantas and the statement sarvato meruh saumyadishi.[13]
From: Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England
(1) This is one of the directions where the three altars are located in the middle wall of the round church.[14]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) Sam had a dreary experience in this place.[15]