Significance of Celestial body
Synonyms: Heavenly body, Cosmic entity, Star, Moon, Comet, Celestial sphere, Planet, Satellite, Celestial object
In Dutch: Hemellichaam; In Finnish: Taivaankappale; In Spanish: Cuerpo celeste
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Buddhist concept of 'Celestial body'
In Buddhism, a "Celestial body" represents a divine, transcendent physical form, symbolizing spiritual elevation and transformation, as illustrated in Hastaka's metamorphosis. This concept reflects the ethereal nature of enlightened beings.
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) A divine physical form that is transcendent and ethereal, as demonstrated by Hastaka's transformation.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Celestial body'
In Hinduism, the term "Celestial body" refers to Krishna's divine form, the elevated spiritual states achieved through devotion, and the immortal forms of deities, representing transcendence beyond earthly existence.
From: Harivamsha Purana
(1) The divine and immortal form of gods before taking on a human form.[2] (2) Indicates Krishna's divine form, especially highlighted during significant encounters with the Nagas.[3]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) The spiritual or higher-dimensional form of Bhrigu's son before reincarnation as a human.[4]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja’s Rajamartanda)
(1) A form of existence that may be obtained through specific works, connecting to a higher spiritual or divine state.[5]
From: Brihat Samhita
(1) The object whose five types of backward movement are being described, with each type linked to specific constellations and subsequent earthly events.[6]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) An object observed in the sky, appearing to rise and become tinged with the colors of twilight.[7]
The concept of Celestial body in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Celestial body" refers to any object in space, such as stars, whose position, including declination, can be determined through various astronomical techniques and calculations.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) This is the form that the king assumes after undergoing trials and bathing in the celestial Ganga, which brings him to a state of bliss.[8]
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) A celestial body is a general term for an object in space, like a star, whose declination can be determined using various astronomical methods and equations.[9]
The concept of Celestial body in scientific sources
Celestial body in this context refers to Jupiter. Ancient fortune-telling practices used arithmetical systems to predict good or ill fortune based on Jupiter's position.
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) The "celestial body" was restricted, and the moment of conception loaded the terrestrial being with chains of destiny, implying a limitation or influence on the earthly existence.[10] (2) The appearance of a "celestial body", such as a star or the moon, is one category of divine intervention within miraculous accounts, symbolizing divine protection during sea voyages.[11] (3) The prediction of good or ill fortune relies on determining the position of this, namely Jupiter, using an arithmetical system.[12]
Classical concept of 'Celestial body'
From: Ancient Egypt the Light of the World
(1) It may shine in the stars of Orion, on the bosom of heaven, representing one of the three forms of the boat of souls.[13]