Significance of Chaos

Chaos, across various philosophical and religious traditions, signifies a state of disorder and confusion. In Buddhism, it reflects personal turmoil and lack of self-control. Vaishnavism uses 'kolahale' to describe disorder, while Purana refers to chaos as the disruption faced by beings in response to divine actions. Shaivism views chaos as the original disorder before creation, and Mahayana presents it as a challenge that can inspire courage. Additionally, Indian history exemplifies chaos in literary tragedies and situations of distress faced by individuals.

Synonyms: Confusion, Turmoil, Anarchy, Disarray, Catastrophe, Pandemonium

In Dutch: Chaos; In German: Chaos; In Finnish: Kaaos; In Spanish: Caos

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Buddhist concept of 'Chaos'

Hindu concept of 'Chaos'

The concept of Chaos in local and regional sources

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