Significance of Earthquake
In Dutch: Aardbeving; In Finnish: 惭补补苍箩盲谤颈蝉迟测蝉; In Spanish: Terremoto; In German: Erdbeben; In Malay: Gempa bumi; In Swedish: 闯辞谤诲产盲惫苍颈苍驳; In French: Tremblement de terre
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Buddhist concept of 'Earthquake'
In Buddhism, an earthquake symbolizes profound spiritual vibrations linked to renunciation, auspicious signs during Sutra teachings, recognition of Mahakassapa鈥檚 virtues, and cosmic disturbances following the Tathagata's passing.
From: Mahavastu (great story)
(1) The earthquake signifies a significant cosmic reaction and disturbance in nature that followed the passing of the Tathagata.[1]
From: Avatamsaka Sutra (flower adornment sutra)鈥擯reface
(1) Phenomena that might occur during the lecturing of the Sutra as auspicious signs, indicating the presence of spiritual energy.[2]
From: Apadana commentary (Atthakatha)
(1) A symbolic event reflecting the impact of Mahakassapa's and Bhadda's renunciation on the natural world, denoting profound spiritual vibrations.[4]
Hindu concept of 'Earthquake'
In Hinduism, earthquakes are interpreted as divine punishments for sins, manifestations of intense anger, or portents that disrupt study and indicate turmoil within the kingdom, linked to various mythical causes.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) A natural disaster noted in the text as a condition that makes it unfit to engage in study.[5] (2) A natural phenomenon that signals a temporary unfitness for study.[6] (3) A seismic occurrence that is characterized as a portent affecting the conditions for studying.[7] (4) A natural seismic event causing tremors, regarded as a portent that renders the time unfit for study.[8]
From: Brihat Samhita
(1) A seismic event characterized as being caused by various factors, including water monsters, elephants, violent wind collisions, and unknown agencies.[9]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) A natural disaster characterized by the shaking of the ground, used here to describe the intensity of Sahadeva's anger.[10]
The concept of Earthquake in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Earthquake" encompasses a natural disaster that evokes stillness, links to astrology and divination, and serves as a metaphor for the emotional upheaval faced by Badi Bahu amidst her internal and external conflicts.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A metaphorical representation of the upheaval and emotional turmoil in Badi Bahu's life as she navigates her desires, familial duties, and societal pressures.[11]
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) This refers to a natural phenomenon, and it is related to astrology or divination.[12]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) This refers to a natural event that occurred in the writer's location, mentioned in relation to a specific person.[13]
From: Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang)
(1) A natural disaster that, according to tradition, brings about stillness in the vicinity of a sacred spot in Ta-ch'a-shi-lo.[14]
The concept of Earthquake in scientific sources
The keyphrase "Earthquake" pertains to a natural disaster characterized by ground shaking, which is linked to increased incidents of suicide following such events, as noted in various studies reviewed.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is a type of natural disaster where the ground shakes, and the majority of the studies selected for this review found that suicide had occurred after this event.[15]