Significance of Strong
Synonyms: Powerful, Sturdy, Firm, Resilient, Mighty, Solid
In Spanish: Fuerte; In Dutch: Sterk; In Finnish: Vahva
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Buddhist concept of 'Strong'
In Buddhism, "Strong" symbolizes a powerful authority that challenges the aged Elder, highlighting his inability to acknowledge personal limitations and the struggle between perceived strength and inherent weaknesses.
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) Represents the powerful presence or authority against which the aged Elder pit himself, not recognizing his own limitations.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Strong'
In Hinduism, "Strong" encompasses physical might, exemplified by figures like Mandagati and Kaliya, highlighting prowess and threat. It also describes Bala and Balarama, emphasizing their fortitude, power, and battle capabilities, alongside Kamsa's supernatural strength.
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) An adjective describing Balarama’s physical prowess in battle.[2] (2) An adjective describing both Kaliya's physical prowess and his threatening nature in the context of the encounter.[3] (3) A term denoting the physical might and capability of Mandagati.[4] (4) A characteristic attributed to Balarama, indicating his powerful physical abilities.[5] (5) A characteristic of Kamsa, highlighting his physical and possibly supernatural power.[6]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) Strong planets are considered to have more influence, and when the ruler of the year is strong in the ninth house, a journey that year brings happiness, and when the ruler of the year is strong in an angle, there will be a position of authority.[7] (2) The degree of influence that a planet holds in an astrological chart, which can affect the outcomes of predictions, and it is used in conjunction with the aspects of the other planets.[8]
The concept of Strong in local and regional sources
Strong refers to individuals embodying ideals of sympathy and help for the weak, forming the backbone of a successful society, while also highlighting a belief in the superiority of the hardy as the true achievers in life.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) The strong are individuals who carry out the ideal, and who are encouraged to be sympathetic and helpful to those who are weak.[9] (2) This represents the foundation of a successful society; it is essential for building structures.[10] (3) This refers to the people that should be given less chance than the weak, according to the text.[11] (4) These, or the hardy, are the only fit students, and it is the young, the healthy, and the strong that can achieve success.[12] (5) The people who are not afraid of the God to protect the weak.[13]