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Significance of Blemishes

Blemishes, as described in both Purana and Theravada traditions, refer to imperfections that can impact one's spiritual purity and status. In Purana, blemishes are viewed as flaws that can be removed by following the king's orders and worshiping the gods. Theravada expands this concept to include negative qualities, which hinder a person's eligibility as a true brahmin, and also highlights defects arising from negligence in personal practice or upkeep. Adherence to spiritual practices is essential to overcome these blemishes.

Synonyms: Marks, Pimples, Irregularities, Acne, Blemish

In Dutch: Vlek; In Finnish: Virhe; In Spanish: Manchado

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Buddhist concept of 'Blemishes'

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In Buddhism, "Blemishes" denote negative qualities that hinder spiritual purity, impacting one's status as a true brahmin, and include flaws from negligence in practice or personal maintenance.

Significance in Theravada (major branch of Buddhism):
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From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)

(1) Deficits or impurities found within a person's character or spirit.[1] (2) Negative qualities or defilements that may affect a person's spiritual purity, and thus, their eligibility to be regarded as a true brahmin.[2] (3) Flaws or defects resulting from negligence, such as in practice or personal upkeep.[3]

Theravada is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

Hindu concept of 'Blemishes'

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In Hinduism, "Blemishes" signify imperfections that can be cleansed by following the king's directives and engaging in divine worship, emphasizing the importance of obedience and spirituality in achieving purity and perfection.

Significance in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):
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From: Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation

(1) The negative qualities or faults that individuals possess, which can be removed through the adoration of the Supreme Lord.[4]

Vaishnava or vaishnavism (vaishnavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (鈥榯en avatars of Vishnu鈥�).