Significance of Alive

The term Alive presents various interpretations across different philosophies. In Vaishnavism, it refers to the state of being living, particularly in relation to Jagai and Madhai's influence on Nityananda. Purana views it as a condition for enjoying fame, which loses significance post-death. Vedanta emphasizes being fully engaged and healthy, while Dharmashastra connects it to the living state of the father affecting ancestral offerings. Kavyashastra highlights the state of existence desired by Hari amidst emotional challenges.1
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Synonyms: Living, Existing, Awake, Breathing, Thriving, Existent

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Hindu concept of 'Alive'

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In Hinduism, "Alive" encompasses the desired state of existence amid emotional struggles, the impact of presence on actions, the pursuit of meaningful fame, vibrant health reflecting spiritual understanding, and the significance of a living father in ancestral offerings.

Significance in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):
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From: Chaitanya Bhagavata

(1) Refers to the state of being living, particularly in the context of Jagai and Madhai’s presence impacting Nityananda's actions.[1]

Vaishnava or vaishnavism (vaishnavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).

Significance in Dharmashastra (religious law):
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From: Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra

(1) Referring to the state of the father being living, which impacts the offering process to ancestors.[2]

Dharmashastra contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.

Significance in Vedanta (school of philosophy):
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From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)

(1) Alive in this context refers to being fully engaged and healthy, with strong organs and vitality as a manifestation of understanding the Gayatra Sama.[3]

Vedanta refers to a school of orthodox Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. There are a number of sub-schools of Vedanta, however all of them expound on the basic teaching of the ultimate reality (brahman) and liberation (moksha) of the individual soul (atman).

Significance in Purana and Itihasa (epic history):
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From: Mahabharata (English)

(1) A condition necessary for enjoying fame; implies that fame itself is meaningless after death.[4]

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.