Significance of Road
Synonyms: Street, Route, Thoroughfare, Highway, Byway, Track, Way, Path
In Finnish: Tie; In Spanish: Camino; In Dutch: Weg
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Hindu concept of 'Road'
In Hinduism, the concept of "Road" symbolizes various pathways鈥攂oth physical and spiritual鈥攔eflecting life journeys, divine guidance, and the connection between the mundane and sacred, ultimately leading to enlightenment and joy.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) A pathway or route used for traveling, which leads to various locations, including villages and towns.[1] (2) A pathway or route where Mukunda is walking, symbolizing his life journey.[2] (3) Denotes the pathways or routes that are traveled, filled with the same emotion described in the text.[3] (4) The path along which Vishvambhara moves, setting the scene for the joyful or celebratory context.[4] (5) The physical path or journey that involves travel or movement.[5]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) The road is referenced in the text in relation to light, and it is associated with the guidance of travellers and the journey they undertake.[6] (2) The road begins with light and lightning is the end of the road, according to the provided text.[7] (3) The Kaushitakins describe a specific path, which is the road of the gods, and this is described as a sequence of different worlds that the individual visits.[8]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) This is a path where the traces of a chariot were visible.[9] (2) The road is a reference to the road that the people took.[10]
From: Apastamba Dharma-sutra
(1) A public path that belongs to the king, but exceptions are made when he encounters a Brahmana.[11]
The concept of Road in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Road" symbolizes both a literal pathway for travel and a metaphorical journey reflecting struggles against untouchability, economic challenges, and deeper connections within the narrative, depicting significant experiences and transformations.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) This is a reference to the journey, and the experience, and the connection, and the understanding within the narrative.[12] (2) This is a description.[13]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A narrative illustrating the struggle against untouchability, depicting the economic challenges faced by lower castes.[14]
From: Sanskrit Words In Southeast Asian Languages
(1) This noun refers to a way or path for travel, which can be found on a mountain.[15]
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) The pathway where the Python hides and where important events unfold.[16]