Significance of Quarrelling
Quarrelling, as described in various contexts, signifies different forms of conflict and disruption. In South Asia, it pertains to a dispute among four Princes regarding ownership of a Princess. The Purana highlights Citra's constant state of conflict, detracting from the sanctity of worship. In Theravada teachings, it refers to monks engaging in arguments causing discord within the community. Indian history emphasizes quarrelling as a common occurrence, particularly among the blacksmith鈥檚 sons, reflecting the act of arguing or fighting.
Synonyms: Arguing, Fighting, Bickering, Disputing, Wrangling, Clashing, Contention, Disagreement
In Dutch: Ruzie maken; In Finnish: 搁颈颈诲别濒濒盲; In Spanish: Disputa; In German: Streiten; In Malay: Bergaduh; In Swedish: 骋谤盲濒
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Buddhist concept of 'Quarrelling'
In Buddhism, Quarrelling symbolizes conflicts among monks that disrupt harmony, indicating disputes and accusations that threaten community cohesion, as highlighted by efforts from the Master to resolve such tensions.
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) Engaging in disputes or arguments among the monks, which the Master sought to address.[1]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks鈥� rules)
(1) Conflict or dispute among monks that led to accusations and further dissension within the community.[2]
The concept of Quarrelling in local and regional sources
Quarrelling encompasses both the frequent disputes among the blacksmith's sons and the conflict among the four Princes regarding the Princess's ownership, illustrating how disagreements can arise from both personal and competitive relationships.
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) The conflict that arose among the four Princes over ownership of the Princess after they successfully saved her.[3]
From: Folklore of the Santal Parganas
(1) The act of arguing or fighting, which the blacksmith's sons frequently do.[4]