Significance of Act of killing
The keyphrase "Act of killing" encompasses various interpretations across different texts. In Purana, it signifies divine confrontation, the destructive nature of time, and moral dilemmas related to war-induced deaths. Vyakarana describes it as a significant action reflecting a loss of autonomy. Dharmashastra addresses it in terms of animal sacrifice and legal implications of taking human life. Meanwhile, Mahayana identifies it as a non-virtuous action concerning the life of sentient beings, emphasizing its moral consequences.
Synonyms: Murder, Assassination, Execution, Killing spree, Bloodshed
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Buddhist concept of 'Act of killing'
In Buddhism, the Act of killing is viewed as a non-virtuous action that entails the intentional taking of a sentient being's life, emphasizing the moral consequences and the importance of compassion in Buddhist teachings.
From: Bodhisattvacharyavatara
(1) A specific example of a non-virtuous action that involves taking the life of a sentient being.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Act of killing'
In Hinduism, the Act of killing encompasses moral dilemmas about war, justified animal slaying, destruction as a cyclical force, legal contexts, loss of independence, and divine battles like those of goddess Mahishamardini against evil.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) The specific action taken that results in the death of another individual.[2] (2) The specific action that is addressed by prohibitions set forth in the context of ethical texts.[3] (3) The act of slaying animals, which is condoned in specific contexts such as sacrifices and feeding dependents.[4] (4) Refers to the cause or action of ending a life, often discussed in the context of law and punishment.[5]
From: Shiva Purana
(1) The decisive actions undertaken by the goddess Mahishamardini when confronting and fighting Mahisha.[6]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) Time's attribute of destruction, emphasizing its role in the life cycle.[7]
From: Bhagavata Purana
(1) The moral dilemma faced by Yudhishthira regarding the deaths caused during the war and its implications for sin.[8]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) The extreme measure of a king taking life as part of maintaining order or defending his realm.[9]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) A significant action that denotes a loss of independence, used here to illustrate the severity of binding actions in the context of the injunction.[10]