Significance of Orient
Synonyms: East, Sunrise, Position, Direct, Guide
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Hindu concept of 'Orient'
In Hinduism, "Orient" signifies a spiritual direction of significance, as embodied by Sugriva and the chieftains during ceremonies, symbolizing a vital connection to sacred practices and spiritual focus.
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) Sugriva turns his looks towards this direction during the ceremony.[1] (2) The direction to which the chieftains turn, embodying a spiritual and ceremonial act.[2]
The concept of Orient in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Orient" encompasses a diverse range of meanings, including a region characterized by fatalism, a celebrated literary journal, cultures admired by Kipling, the birthplace of major religions and teachers, and an alluring geographic area preoccupying European imagination.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) This geographical region was the origin of a visitor whose presence was anticipated, with the public interest piqued by the earlier visit and discussions.[3] (2) This region is where the women, whose lives were of interest, resided, and the women in Hall 7 gathered to learn about them.[4] (3) A region associated with fatalism, in contrast to the Anglo-Saxon perspective, as described in the text.[5] (4) This is a geographical region from which various religions originated, and is where great teachers or incarnations came from, according to the text.[6]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A term used to describe the Eastern cultures and lands that Kipling admired and wrote about, notably in 'Kim'.[7] (2) A journal edited by H. D. Sethna, recognized for its artistic and literary excellence, gaining prominence in the literary space.[8] (3) The Orient refers to Eastern regions, perceived by Europeans as mysterious and supernatural.[9]