Significance of Abundance
Synonyms: Plenty, Wealth, Multitude, Excess, Affluence, Opulence, Bounty
In Dutch: Overvloed; In German: Fülle; In Finnish: Runsaus; In Spanish: Abundancia
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Buddhist concept of 'Abundance'
In Buddhism, "Abundance" signifies both the excessive material accumulation by monks criticized by the laity and the rich, compassionate qualities embodied by Avalokiteshvara, highlighting a balance between material and spiritual wealth.
From: Karandavyuha Sutra
(1) The plentifulness and richness of compassion and spiritual qualities manifested by Avalokiteshvara.[1]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka
(1) A term used to describe the excessive accumulation of goods by monks, leading to criticism and scrutiny from the laity.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Abundance'
In Hinduism, Abundance signifies the plentiful resources that Prajapati seeks, the abundance of religious blessings, prosperity through sacrifice, and the extensive suffering from karma, representing both physical and spiritual wealth.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) Implies a plentiful or large quantity, in this case referring to the extensive nature of suffering accumulated through karma.[3]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) A plentiful quantity or supply of something.[4]
From: Satapatha-brahmana
(1) A plentiful supply, represented by the cart, which is associated with prosperity in the context of the sacrifice.[5] (2) The state of having plentiful resources represented by the clans, which Prajapati seeks to master.[6]
From: Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra
(1) A large quantity of something, particularly in the context of religious blessings.[7]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankara Bhashya)
(1) The abundance refers to the multitude of attributes of the real fire that are imagined in the fires of the Vidya.[8]