Significance of Admonition

Admonition, as detailed in the Purana and Theravada traditions, encompasses guiding principles aimed at spiritual growth through warnings and moral teachings. It highlights reminders from the Bodhisatta about gratitude and good deeds, including advice given to individuals like the brahmin's son which encourages focusing on positive actions. Moreover, it captures the transformative counsel from the Master to a king and others, promoting reconciliation and urging awareness against past indulgences. Overall, Admonition serves as a vital pathway for spiritual redemption and moral development.

Synonyms: Warning, Caution, Reprimand, Advice, Counsel, Alert, Rebuke, Admonishment

In Dutch: Vermaning; In Finnish: Kehoitus; In Spanish: Amonestación

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Buddhist concept of 'Admonition'

Buddhism Books

In Buddhism, Admonition encompasses moral teachings from the Bodhisatta, guidance against past desires by Sutasoma, reconciling advice from the Master to a king, and the brahmin’s son’s encouragement to focus on good deeds for spiritual redemption.

Significance in Theravada (major branch of Buddhism):
Theravada Books

From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6

(1) The guidance provided by Sutasoma to others, warning against indulgence in past desires.[1] (2) The advice given by the brahmin’s son to avoid grief and focus on good deeds, suggesting a path to spiritual redemption.[2] (3) The advice given by the Master to the king and Mallika that prompted their reconciliation and change in behavior.[3] (4) The moral teachings or reminders given by the Bodhisatta, emphasizing the importance of remembering good deeds and being grateful.[4]

Theravada is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

Hindu concept of 'Admonition'

Hinduism Books

In Hinduism, Admonition encompasses guiding principles and warnings that inspire spiritual growth, characterized by their purity and charm, serving as vital reminders for personal and spiritual development.

Significance in Purana and Itihasa (epic history):
Purana Books

From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4

(1) Guiding principles or warnings that are pure and charming, meant to foster spiritual growth.[5]

The Purana refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

Plural form: Admonitions.