Significance of Wave
Synonyms: Motion, Swell, Fluctuation, Breaker, Crest
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Hindu concept of 'Wave'
In Hinduism, "Wave" symbolizes the dynamic movements of water linked to Lord Kurma, represents fleeting emotions like joy, and encompasses various wave formations from oceans, reflecting life's impermanence and constant change.
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) the movements of water in the river, relating to the presence of Lord Kurma and the dynamic nature of Yamuna.[1]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) Refers to multiple wave formations, typically stemming from the ocean or other large bodies of water.[2]
The concept of Wave in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Wave" symbolizes the layers of emotions obscuring the true essence of the Soul, the cyclical progression of civilization and challenges, and emphasizes the importance of transcending superficial concerns for deeper understanding.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) The Mohammedans rolled wave after wave over India, waving the sword, and today where are they, highlighting a historical context.[3] (2) The wave rises on the ocean, and there is a hollow, with another wave perhaps bigger than the former, to fall down again, similarly, again to rise, driving onward.[4] (3) We see this only, not the external, which is the stone dropping into the lake of the mind, and the mind must create this towards any sensation.[5] (4) Everything advances in a cyclical manner, similar to the ocean's movement, which includes the progression of civilization and the development of various aspects of human endeavor.[6] (5) The different waves in the Chitta rise and cover the Soul; we only see a little reflection of the Soul through these waves; so, if the wave is one of anger, we see the Soul as angry.[7]
The concept of Wave in scientific sources
Wave refers to a fundamental concept in neuroscience, encompassing both brainwaves that indicate electrical activity and the waves perspective related to the structural aspects of brain anatomical particles, highlighting the intricate relationship between function and form in the brain.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is a fundamental concept in the study of the brain, which can be classified into two main entities: brainwaves and the waves perspective of brain anatomical particles.[8]