Significance of Creator
Synonyms: Originator, Inventor, Maker, Author, Producer, Designer, Innovator, Architect, Developer, Founder
In Dutch: Schepper; In Finnish: Luoja; In Spanish: Creador; In German: Schöpfer; In Malay: Pencipta; In Swedish: Skapare; In French: Créateur; In Portugese: Criador; In Italian: Creatore; In Polish: Twórca
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Buddhist concept of 'Creator'
In Buddhism, "Creator" can refer to individuals like Shauri and Brahma, challenged by Buddhist reasoning. It also denotes an intelligent being, seen as essential for causing effects, a role the text attributes to God. However, the body itself is described as without a creator.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) A being that is responsible for the creation of things, such as the Body, Mountains and so forth, and each effect may have its own separate Cause.[1] (2) The entity responsible for bringing the universe into existence; the ordainer is also referred to as this in the text provided.[2] (3) The creators are individuals, including Shauri and Brahma, who are believed to have brought about the world, and are challenged by the text's reasonings.[3] (4) The 'Creator' is a being, considered intelligent, who is necessary because insentient things alone cannot produce effects, and this is the role the text ascribes to God.[4]
From: Akshayamatinirdesha [english]
(1) The body is described as without one, according to the provided text's analysis.[5]
Hindu concept of 'Creator'
In Hinduism, "Creator" encompasses various interpretations. Primarily, it refers to Brahma, the deity responsible for creation, often associated with orchestrating events, social structures, and granting life. It can also denote the divine force behind the universe's manifestation, including Vishnu, Shiva, and Vidhata, reflecting diverse aspects of creation and existence.
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) Chastisement was ordained by the Creator himself for protecting religion and profit, for the happiness of all the four orders, and for making them righteous and modest.[6] (2) The Creator is mentioned as the entity whose will governs the universe and influences Fate, controlling the movement of everything.[7] (3) The seven righteous Rishis observed the ordinance prescribed by the Creator in the Vedas, leading to their exalted status in the firmament.[8] (4) The Creator, after creating the Brahmanas, ordained their duties, as described in ancient verses.[9] (5) The Creator had ordained Satyaki to be the cause of Bhurisrava’s death in battle, according to your soldiers.[10]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) Narayana Vasudeva is described as the Creator, Preserver, and Destroyer of the Universe, holding the position of Deva of the Devas.[11] (2) This being has made the forehead slanting and curved fit to have the Tripundra.[12] (3) Narayana is the Creator of Brahma, the Preserver of Vishnu, the Destroyer of Shiva and the Kala of Kala.[13] (4) If they were not, the Creator even would not be able to reckon time.[14] (5) The Creator is mentioned as having invested the prince with all the qualities, and the Brahmin suggests that the union between the princess and prince was settled by them.[15]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) Shiva's role as the originator of the Matrikas, highlighting the conflict of wishing to destroy his own creation.[16] (2) Vishnu's role as the originator of existence, despite lacking physical attributes.[17]
From: Vishnu Purana
(1) This refers to Hari, sleeping upon the ocean in the form of Brahma.[18] (2) He is the creator, who creates the world; he, the eternal, preserves it in its existence; and he, the destroyer, destroys it.[19]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) The speaker learnt the most holy wisdom which this person delivered to him, and following his advice, he became quite composed in his mind.[20]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) The Creator is the nurse of all, the light, and brings the seasons at his call.[21]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) An entity responsible for bringing something into existence, initiating the formation of all things.[22] (2) The text identifies Lord Narayana as the creator, indicating that he is responsible for bringing the universe and everything within it into existence, underscoring his divine power.[23] (3) This term refers to the Lord, specifically denoting the divine being responsible for the creation of the universe.[24] (4) The entity or force responsible for granting suitable eyes to individuals, enabling them to see their true form.[25] (5) The entity responsible for the arrangement of everything present for the incarnation.[26]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) This is one of the roles of the person being addressed, who is also the maintainer and destroyer.[27] (2) This term identifies the one who is responsible for bringing into existence all of the worlds, indicating the origin.[28] (3) The individual who is the Lord Krishna, who made Himself into the calves and the boys to bring happiness to the cows and gopis in a playful manner, within the universes.[29] (4) Refers to Brahma, the deity responsible for creation in Hindu philosophy.[30] (5) Refers to Brahma, the being described as not kind.[31]
From: Bhajana-Rahasya
(1) Vidhata, the divine entity responsible for the regulation of life, whose decisions are questioned by Shri Radha.[32] (2) The divine entity responsible for the formation of all beings and forms, noted for the expertise in creating human forms, particularly in the context of Shri Krishna.[33] (3) Refers to the divine being who the gopis believe has created their condition of suffering due to the length of their lives.[34]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) The creator gives jurisdiction by protecting and nurturing planetary systems and their guardians, also rewarding their actions, and annihilating them at the approach of night.[35] (2) Vidhata, denoting the one who is responsible for creation.[36]
From: Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation
(1) This is the function of ‘Ayan’ (Brahma), one of the roles discharged by the Supreme being, responsible for bringing the worlds into existence.[37] (2) The entity responsible for the formation of the universe, synonymous with the Lord, who is acknowledged as the ultimate power.[38]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) A being who creates things, and the text argues that one can successively create more than one thing, like Brahman creating ether, air, and fire.[39] (2) This refers to the entity responsible for creating the different worlds, the guardians, and the organs, and the body, and it is connected with the Self.[40] (3) This term refers to the entity that is responsible for sending forth the worlds and is the highest Self, as suggested by the passage, 'He thought, shall I send forth worlds?'[41] (4) This term describes the entity that is all-knowing, the Lord of all, and the Self of all, as described in the Vedanta-passages, according to the provided text.[42]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) The Creator is mentioned in relation to the participial form, and it is stated that the Creator himself entered the universe and not someone else after its creation.[43] (2) The divine entity or force responsible for the creation of the world, acting through knowledge and works.[44] (3) The divine force or entity that has manifested the universe and its forms through the process of avidya.[45]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) The being who originates and creates individuals based on the characteristics implied by Vedic words.[46] (2) The creator in this context refers to the dreaming soul that initiates the creation of various aspects within the dream.[47]
From: Isopanisad (Madhva commentary)
(1) The term used in association with Krato, and also referred to as the all-pervading in the text.[48] (2) The entity or force that brings things into existence, acknowledged in the context of devotion.[49]
From: Mundaka Upanishad with Shankara’s Commentary
(1) Refers to the universal creator, often associated with Brahman, the ultimate reality in Hindu philosophy.[50]
From: Mandukya Upanishad (Gaudapa Karika and Shankara Bhashya)
(1) A term relating to the Atman as Ishvara, indicating the role of the supreme self in conceptualizing and manifesting the world.[51]
From: Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story)
(1) The Creator is referenced as the entity who established the law of death, which Nagarjuna's attempt to create the Water of Life threatened to disrupt, leading to intervention by Indra and the gods.[52] (2) The entity that made the orb of the moon and the city of Shobhavati, also the storehouse of all the nectar of beauty.[53] (3) The Creator is mentioned as having framed the form of the maiden, after perfecting his skill by creating many nymphs.[54] (4) This refers to the divine being responsible for creating Madanasundari, emphasizing her extraordinary beauty and significance in the narrative, as the text indicates.[55] (5) This refers to a divine being, highlighting the questioning of the Creator, and showing Naravahanadatta's inner thoughts and his perspective.[56]
From: Naishadha-charita of Shriharsha
(1) A divine being whose will is furthered by Damayanti's father, leading to the festival of her Svayamvara.[57] (2) The Creator is described as having marked the moon with a dark spot to avoid confusion with someone's radiant face.[58]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) The divine entity mentioned in the scripture responsible for the creation of the world and all subsequent manifestations.[59]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) This entity is described in the verses, with one describing action during Dissolution and another referring to a fresh creation following it, according to Nandana's explanation.[60]
Jain concept of 'Creator'
In Jainism, the "Creator" might symbolize a divine entity or force. This entity is responsible for the world's beauty and order, as suggested by the context of the moat.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) The Creator is mentioned as the one who placed Death before Krishna, suggesting a predetermined fate or divine plan.[61] (2) Vanamala thought that even of those a union might take place some way or other by the will of this figure.[62] (3) The venerable Creator is mentioned as exerting himself for a husband for Kanakavati, suggesting divine intervention.[63] (4) The divine force or being responsible for the creation of beauty and order in the world, referred to in the context of the moat.[64]
The concept of Creator in local and regional sources
"Creator" in this text encompasses multiple roles, primarily referring to a divine entity like God or Brahma, responsible for creation, preservation, and destruction of the universe. It also includes the concept of a divine figure, a force, or a being that influences life, imparts lessons, and is linked to self-awareness and the cosmos.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) It is the one that the wind blame for this never-ending task.[65] (2) The Creator, possibly referred to as IT, is an Absolute Power possessing a mind or intelligence, and if the Creator has a purpose, it is not bound to disclose that motive to anybody, and the Creator's activity might be analogous to a child's play, a process of self-expression.[66] (3) The Creator sends a man with bright faculties to earth, and if the Creator takes him soon, it is seen as unwise and unkind.[67] (4) This person is pleased when the Guru is pleased, and keeping company with the Satguru leads one to become perfect, as the latter is perfect, and the Satguru is the true friend of man.[68] (5) Brahma, the Creator, brought forth the arts for the joy of the universe, and the art of music is said to have been revealed by him, according to the provided text.[69]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) The role of God, who is also the preserver and destroyer of the universe, according to the speaker.[70] (2) This refers to God, who is seen as the creator, with nature being the created entity, as described in the speaker's teachings.[71] (3) This is seen as existing in parallel with creation, without a beginning or an end, and it is the ever-active power responsible for the evolution, operation, and eventual destruction of systems.[72] (4) This is an entity that understands the language of the heart, according to the text, and is used to emphasize that everyone understands it.[73] (5) This entity is creating, preserving, and destroying the universe with the help of the supersensuous truths, which are the Vedas.[74]
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) The Creator is the father of Brahmadev, responsible for the limitless universe, as described in the provided text.[75] (2) Brahma, a deity who, along with Shiva, shows reverence to the devotee.[76]
The concept of Creator in scientific sources
Creator, in this context, signifies the force behind the harmonious order expressed in Besse's sculptural program, evident in its palm-tree motifs and woven designs.
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) The creator, God, could produce the effects of nature without the operation of nature, and in the case of the properties of things, as effects of their essences, they could be separated from them.[77] (2) Levinas never refers creation to this, as though the enigma of creation enshrouds the very idea of this, approaching the concept of creation from its immanent sense.[78] (3) It is who sinners should put their trust in, not in wealth or physical prowess, accepting the grace that is freely given.[79] (4) The Creator, or zaowu, is an idea of the Christian God derived from Ricci and Aleni, with Ricci adopting the term to denote God and highlight His role.[80] (5) The Qur’anic exhortation to search for knowledge also has a relation to signs (aya) of this, linking knowledge to divine signs.[81]
From: Religious Inquiries (Journal)
(1) The problem of distinction between existence and quiddity introduced some questions in philosophy and modified the structure of Greek theology, changing God’s role from the First Mover to the Creator.[82] (2) Human life truly becomes terrible and burdensome when one breaks away his connections with his Creator and becomes entrapped in the web of greed woven by his self.[83] (3) The argument of the temporal creation of man and the world proves that there is a creator, regarded by shar„ as an effort of reason. The creator is referred to as God.[84]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Creators are individuals or entities who produce original works, such as literary, artistic, or musical compositions, and they hold the copyright to their creations.[85] (2) The Creator refers to the role users play in a particular type of AR apps which do not provide prescribed stories, but serve as an AR platform for users to create their own content.[86] (3) Creators are individuals or entities who produce original works, such as writings, art, or music, and who may choose to license their creations under Creative Commons terms.[87] (4) The individual or entity who originated the work and holds the initial rights to control its distribution and adaptation by others.[88]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) The Creator is thanked prior to harvesting for giving the gift of life and the ability to travel on the land, indicating a spiritual connection and gratitude for the resources provided.[89] (2) This refers to the individual or entity who produced the original work and holds the copyright.[90] (3) These are the individuals or entities who produce original works and utilize licenses to define how their creations can be used by others.[91] (4) Creator refers to the individual or entity who originated the work and holds the initial copyright, granting licenses such as Creative Commons BY 4.0 for its use.[92]
Classical concept of 'Creator'
From: The Gods of the Egyptians Vol 1
(1) The one who makes things exist on it.[93] (2) The creator refers to the entity responsible for bringing things into existence, specifically mentioned in the context of creating what came into being.[94] (3) The creator refers to an entity that brought things into being, produced itself from primeval matter, and made everything that was made.[95] (4) The role of Neb-er-tcher, who says “I am the creator of what hath come into being, and I myself came into being under the form of the god Kheperȧ.[96]
From: Legends Of The Gods
(1) The creator refers to Neb-er-tcher, who claims to have created everything that has come into being, emphasizing his role as the origin of existence.[97] (2) This refers to the role of bringing things into existence, attributed to a being who claimed to have come into being in a specific form.[98]
From: The Literature of the Ancient Egyptians
(1) The text indicates that the worshippers of each great god proclaimed that god to be the Creator of All, with every town having its own local belief on the subject.[99]