Significance of Cries of distress
Cries of distress, as defined in Vaishnavism, signify expressions of suffering stemming from overwhelming emotions. In the context of the Purana, these cries are associated with communal grief, particularly the lamentations of women mourning a king's death and the pain felt by warriors in battle. Jyotisha interprets cries of distress as sounds of suffering and mourning that arise among the people during challenging times due to the influence of a negative planetary alignment.
Synonyms: Screams of anguish
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Hindu concept of 'Cries of distress'
Cries of distress in Hinduism symbolize collective suffering during hard times, encompass lamentations of queens' followers, reflect personal anguish, and signify the pain of warriors in battle, articulating deep emotional and communal grief.
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) The sound made by the elephant as it succumbs to its injuries, illustrating the brutality of the battle.[1] (2) Sound representing the pain and suffering experienced by the warriors in the battle.[2]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki
(1) The sounds of lamentation from the women who followed the queens, highlighting the communal grief over the king's death.[3]
From: Brihat Samhita
(1) The sounds of suffering and mourning among the populace during difficult years governed by au unfavorable planetary lord.[4]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) Many expressions of suffering or anguish exhibited by the speaker due to their overwhelming emotions.[5]