Significance of Purta
Purta, in Jainism, signifies acts that contribute to community welfare, such as the construction of water reservoirs and the donation of food, aimed at serving the public and appeasing worldly deities. Similarly, in the Purana, Purta denotes public welfare initiatives undertaken by King Hemanga, including the building of rest-houses and tanks. Both interpretations emphasize the importance of community-centric actions and the promotion of societal well-being through various altruistic efforts.
In Dutch: Purta; In Finnish: Purta
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Hindu concept of 'Purta'
Purta in Hinduism signifies acts of public welfare, exemplified by King Hemanga's initiatives like constructing rest-houses and tanks, aimed at benefiting the community and enhancing societal well-being.
From: Skanda Purana
(1) Acts of public welfare undertaken by King Hemanga, such as building rest-houses and tanks for the benefit of others.[1]
Jain concept of 'Purta'
Purta in Jainism embodies community service through acts like building water reservoirs and donating food, aimed at benefiting society and earning favor from worldly deities. It emphasizes altruism and communal responsibility.
From: Yogadrstisamuccaya of Haribhadra Suri (Study)
(1) Acts including construction of water reservoirs and donation of food meant to serve the community, thus also pleasing worldly deities.[2]