Significance of Beautiful child
The term "Beautiful child" is used in various contexts in Purana and Mahayana texts. In Purana, it signifies an exquisitely lovely offspring found by Champaka and Madanalasa, a celebrated son in a grieving family, an infant revived by Devi Shashthi symbolizing hope, and Pradyumna, an adored lovely infant. In Mahayana, it refers to the doe's offspring, noted for distinguished beauty and perfect complexion. Each interpretation emphasizes beauty and significance within familial and divine contexts.
Synonyms: Lovely child, Attractive child, Charming child, Handsome child
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Buddhist concept of 'Beautiful child'
In Buddhism, "Beautiful child" symbolizes the offspring of the doe, embodying exceptional beauty and flawless complexion, representing purity and the inherent beauty found in nature and life.
From: The Mahavastu (great story)
(1) Refers to the offspring of the doe, described as possessing distinguished beauty and perfect complexion.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Beautiful child'
In Hinduism, "Beautiful child" symbolizes the adored Pradyumna, the cherished son in a troubled family, the rejuvenated infant from Devi Shashthi's grace, and a stunning offspring likened to Cupid, embodying beauty and renewal.
From: The Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) An exquisitely lovely offspring that was found by Champaka and Madanalasa, likened to a Deva's son and described as beautiful as Cupid.[2] (2) The infant returned to life by the grace of Devi Shashthi, signifying hope and renewal.[3]
From: The Shiva Purana
(1) Refers to the son celebrated by his family, whom Sudeha could not bear to see due to her distress.[4]
From: The Vishnu Purana
(1) A description of Pradyumna as a lovely infant, which reinforces his importance and the adoration he receives from others, including Mayadevi.[5]
From: The Brihaddharma Purana (abridged)
(1) Refers to Ganga, characterized as very beautiful and quick to grow and learn.[6]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) Refers to a figure resembling Cupid, likened to the soft bud of a new tamala tree, indicating beauty and tenderness.[7]