Significance of Robber
Synonyms: Thief, Bandit, Criminal, Outlaw, Pickpocket
In Dutch: Rover; In Finnish: Rosvo; In Spanish: 尝补诲谤贸苍; In German: 搁盲耻产别谤
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Buddhist concept of 'Robber'
In Buddhism, "Robber" symbolizes more than a thief; it encompasses moral lessons on friendship, ethical dilemmas, sensory deceptions, physical threats, and redemption through compassion, exemplified by narratives such as the Bodhisatta's intervention.
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) A man found floating in the Ganges who had been punished for high treason yet was saved by the Bodhisatta.[1] (2) A group of criminals that included the robber chief and posed a physical threat to the son as he traveled.[2] (3) Individuals who would traditionally represent a threat to property; the squire's fears lead him to trust the ascetic with his valuables.[3]
From: Milindapanha (questions of King Milinda)
(1) A character that exemplifies wrongdoing, whose behavior is the subject of moral and ethical discussions.[4]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) Symbolizes the six great thieves that represent the deceptions (shadbahyayatana) of the sensory world.[5]
Hindu concept of 'Robber'
In Hinduism, a "robber" encompasses various interpretations, including illegal property stealers deemed targets for Kshatriyas, adversaries to be subdued, and individuals facing pursuit for theft, reflecting moral and societal implications of crime.
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) This phrase describes who Rama pursued.[6] (2) The person who is being pursued for stealing the victim horse.[7] (3) The robber is the one who is to be beaten down, indicating an adversary or enemy against whom actions will be taken.[8] (4) The children failed to find the robber and the spoil, despite all their toil and effort during their extensive search.[9]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) The group of attackers who exploited the state of vulnerability of the procession escorted by Arjuna.[10] (2) The term denotes the group that is suggested to be given Gautama by the Rakshasa king, known for their criminal behavior.[11]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Individuals who steal or take property unlawfully, considered acceptable targets for appropriation by a Kshatriya during dire situations.[12] (2) Individuals who commit theft, and places that are accessible to them are considered unsuitable for a good residence.[13]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) This represents individuals who commit theft and violence, posing a threat to safety and property. They are associated with danger and loss in this context.[14] (2) People who steal from others, and danger from them is a negative outcome associated with a weak Jupiter, posing a threat to safety.[15]
The concept of Robber in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Robber" symbolizes the lawlessness in the city, depicted as criminals confronted by the Prince in a prison-like setting, illustrating the struggle against crime and disorder within the community.
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) Criminals that the Prince confronts in a prison-like house, symbolizing the lawlessness that exists in the city.[16]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) An individual who is oppressed by the feeling of lacking certain things and tries to obtain freedom from that want, and the actions taken may be seen as evil.[17]