Significance of Black color
The text discusses the significance of the color black in various religious contexts. In Jainism, it relates to the qualities of krishnaraji. In Vaishnavism, black symbolizes grief, fear, and the rasa of 'bhayanaka', indicating dread. Additionally, it references the color shyamash, connecting with individuals' experiences. Lastly, according to Purana, black illustrates a bird's fall from grace after an offense, highlighting themes of redemption and moral decline. Black color, therefore, encompasses complex emotional and symbolic meanings across these traditions.
Synonyms: Dark, Ebony, Jet, Onyx, Coal, Pitch, Sable, Raven, Midnight, Charcoal, Obsidian
In Dutch: Zwarte kleur; In Finnish: Musta väri; In Spanish: Color negro
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Hindu concept of 'Black color'
In Hinduism, black color symbolizes a fall from grace and redemption, embodies the presence of 'shyamash', evokes fear and dread through the 'bhayanaka' rasa, and signifies both grief and fear.
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) A color that denotes darkness and depth, listed among the many different wonderful colors.[1] (2) Refers to the color shyamash, indicating the presence of black among the individuals.[2]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) A color that can represent both grief and fear according to the text.[3] (2) The color associated with the rasa of 'bhayanaka', symbolizing fear and dread.[4]
From: Bhagavad-gita-mahatmya
(1) The color adopted by the bird after an offense, symbolizing a fall from grace and the need for redemption.[5]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) A color associated with the Tamas quality, symbolizing darkness, inertia, and a tendency towards negative emotions and behaviors.[6]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) A characteristic of Vataja aphonia, observed in the patient's stool, urine, face, and eyes, along with a voice that sounds like the harsh braying of an ass.[7]
Jain concept of 'Black color'
In Jainism, the Black color, represented by krishnaraji, symbolizes specific qualities or states, potentially embodying darkness, ignorance, or material attachment, reflecting the contrasting journey towards enlightenment and liberation in Jain philosophy.
From: Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)
(1) This description pertains to the color of krishnaraji mentioned in the text, which may symbolize certain qualities or states related to it.[8]
The concept of Black color in scientific sources
Black signifies visitors without a specific company search, according to regional sources. It represents those who browse without a particular brand in mind.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) This color is used to represent the visitors who do not search for a specific company’s name.[9]
Classical concept of 'Black color'
From: Legends Of The Gods
(1) Osiris is believed to possess this characteristic because water imparts a dark shade to everything it combines with, as indicated by certain philosophical priests and observations.[10]