Significance of Vast wealth
Vast wealth encompasses a variety of meanings across different beliefs and texts. In Buddhism, it signifies spiritual riches and wisdom linked to the Buddha. Vaishnavism highlights material wealth that is inferior to spiritual happiness from devotion. Purana describes vast wealth in terms of both virtuous accumulation and the adversities faced in its pursuit, notably in the context of the Pandavas and Duryodhana. Dharmashastra emphasizes wealth as lasting and beneficial, while Theravada refers to substantial resources and treasures associated with both individuals and circumstances.
Synonyms: Abundant riches, Immense fortune, Great affluence, Substantial wealth, Great riches, Abundant wealth, Considerable wealth
In Dutch: Enorme rijkdom; In Finnish: Valtava rikkaus; In Spanish: Gran riqueza; In German: Riesiger Reichtum
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Buddhist concept of 'Vast wealth'
In Buddhism, Vast wealth signifies immeasurable spiritual riches and wisdom linked to the Buddha, as well as material treasures like those guarded by a merchant鈥檚 wife, illustrating both spiritual and material abundance.
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) The treasure that was left behind by the rich merchant, now guarded by his wife in her form as a mouse.[1]
From: Maha Buddhavamsa鈥擳he Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) The immense resources possessed by Jotika, comparable to Jatila's own wealth.[2]
From: The Great Chariot
(1) Immeasurable spiritual riches, wisdom, and blessings associated with the Buddha.[3]
Hindu concept of 'Vast wealth'
In Hinduism, Vast wealth encompasses abundant resources accessible through holy rites, significant material prosperity from spiritual practices, and the potential distractions from true happiness, emphasizing that genuine fulfillment derives from devotion rather than material riches.
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) A significant amount of riches that can be obtained through following proper counsel.[4] (2) The large amount of resources and riches that Vali possessed in his earlier days.[5] (3) A considerable amount of material riches that can distract individuals from true happiness and leads to an unstable existence.[6] (4) An immense treasure accumulated by Yudhisthira through virtuous means, signifying his prosperity.[7] (5) The immense riches that belong to Yudhishthira, which Duryodhana envies and perceives as a source of his own affliction.[8]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Wealth that is abundant and enduring, providing lasting benefits.[9]
From: Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation
(1) Refers to extensive material riches, which according to the text, pale in comparison to the spiritual happiness derived from devotion.[10]