Significance of Daughter
Synonyms: Child, Offspring, Girl, Female child, Progeny, Descendant, Heir, Family member
In Dutch: Dochter; In Finnish: Tytär; In Spanish: Hija; In German: Tochter; In Malay: Anak perempuan; In Swedish: Dotter; In French: Fille; In Portugese: Filha; In Italian: Figlia; In Polish: Córka
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Daughter'
In Buddhism, the term "Daughter" signifies the female offspring of Bahuputtika, who, with her brothers, compelled their mother to claim her inheritance, highlighting themes of familial relationships and the pursuit of material rights.
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) The female children of Bahuputtika, who, along with her sons, pressured their mother for their inheritance.[1]
From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) The child of the wise merchant, who had come of age and was given in marriage to the talented pupil.[2]
From: Mahavamsa
(1) Another woman bore a daughter, while Citta bore a son, leading to a switch to protect the son.[3]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules)
(1) It refers to a female offspring with whom a monk had sexual relations, resulting in an offense entailing expulsion.[4]
Hindu concept of 'Daughter'
In Hinduism, the term "Daughter" encompasses various interpretations, including kanyakash, Radha's lineage, familial roles, and the significance of marriage. Daughters symbolize beauty, social ties, and inheritance, playing crucial roles in narratives and rituals.
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The King's daughter, Radha, is mentioned as being placed on his lap while he is riding on an elephant with his wife.[5] (2) The female offspring of a king, whose maturity prompted a reflection on marriage.[6] (3) It signifies the young women, adorned with jewels, present in King Nanda's residence, involved in the care and milking of cows.[7] (4) King Bhishmaka intends to give his "daughter" in marriage to Shishupala, marking a significant event for the royal family.[8] (5) A female offspring or a young girl, as indicated in the English translation of the provided text.[9]
From: Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation
(1) The daughter is a central figure whose emotional state and experience of lost allure are being described, highlighting the impact of her beliefs.[10] (2) The daughter, also known as Parankusha Nayaki, is the subject of the verse, experiencing distress due to her devotion to the Lord; she interprets the Lord's actions as a form of benevolent treachery.[11] (3) The text mentions a "daughter" who is described as tender and love-intoxicated, suggesting a character experiencing intense emotions.[12] (4) She possesses insight and identifies herself with the elements, seemingly possessed by the sea-hued Lord, according to the mother's observation.[13] (5) She is difficult to attain, is made to cry out, and is Mad with love for her wondrous Lord.[14]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) This is a female offspring who was given as an offering, suggesting a significant act of devotion and sacrifice within a religious framework.[15] (2) The object of Brahma's desire after he was bewildered by Cupid's arrow and gave up all shame according to the information provided.[16] (3) A female offspring for whom a suitable husband is being sought, suggesting familial relationships and societal expectations.[17] (4) This refers to the female offspring of Vallabhacarya, whom he sat down to give away.[18] (5) It refers to a female offspring who is described as possessing beauty, qualities and temperament.[19]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) The daughter belongs to both the parents, and on this rests their right over her; hence it is only right that both should consult each other regarding her future.[20] (2) The daughter is central to the inheritance discussion, as her son is entitled to inherit the property of the sonless father.[21] (3) The text refers to a "daughter" being sold covertly for a price called a nuptial fee, a practice considered unusual and not widely documented.[22] (4) According to the text, the "daughter" is considered equal to the son, which implies that she holds a similar status and importance within the family, especially concerning inheritance.[23] (5) This is a female offspring, who is considered an heir in certain situations and affects the devolution of possessions.[24]
From: Apastamba Dharma-sutra
(1) A female descendant who may inherit if all male heirs are absent.[25]
From: Baudhayana Dharmasutra
(1) Female offspring, where a wife who only bears them may be abandoned after twelve years, as dictated by societal norms and expectations.[26]
From: Khadira-grihya-sutra
(1) With a daughter, the father should silently perform the same action, which is kissing, indicating a similar gesture of affection but without verbal expressions.[27]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Shastri)
(1) Refers to a female child, specifically Mandodari, who is the child of Maya and Hema. Maya is seeking a husband for her and considers her a source of anxiety.[28] (2) The text describes a woman who is the offspring of a specific individual, and her role is crucial to the story's events.[29] (3) A term used by King Dasaratha to address his daughter-in-law, Sita.[30]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) The daughter is the princess, who is central to the events, having caused the Muni's pain and ultimately being offered to him to satisfy his desires.[31] (2) Shashikala, who is unwilling to come to the hall, and is at the center of the conflicts and choices that are being made.[32]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) The daughter's true identity was the source of deception, causing king Hiranyavarman to prepare for war and demand retribution from king Drupada for the perceived offense.[33] (2) The daughter of King Srinjaya, named Sukumari, served Narada and Parvata, inspiring a tender flame in Narada's heart.[34]
From: Gautami Mahatmya
(1) The daughter of Tvashtri is Usha, who is central to the story's events, including her actions, transformations, and relationships.[35]
From: Markandeya Purana
(1) The daughter of the Naga king hid the queen and was cursed to be dumb by her father.[36]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) The text describes a person who received a father's rapture and embrace, bowing low before his face, standing by his side.[37]
From: Vishnu Purana
(1) Daughter is mentioned in the context of events such as the marriage of a daughter, where a householder should diligently worship the Pitris, as described in the text.[38]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) This is one of the sahamas, a set of concepts that aid in the outcomes of all the houses, in the same manner that fate supports the endeavors of people.[39] (2) This is one of the sahamas, referring to female offspring, representing a familial relationship, according to the text.[40] (3) This sahama is produced by subtracting the moon from Venus at all times, as stated in the text.[41]
From: Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story)
(1) The daughter born to Queen Taradatta is described as excelling all others in beauty, akin to a specimen of the Creator's power.[42] (2) The daughter of the merchant, who was taken by Vidushaka as a reward for setting the ship free, and was brought to the heaven.[43] (3) This refers to Ratnaprabha, the daughter of King Hemaprabha and Queen Alankaraprabha, who is destined to be the wife of Naravahanadatta.[44]
From: Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra
(1) It is a person who desires a husband and goes around with a verse.[45] (2) This individual, who desires a husband, receives cakes in their folded hands; there are differing views on whether this person should belong to the sacrificer's family or be the sacrificer themselves.[46]
From: Abhinaya-darpana (English)
(1) A relationship that can be inferred when the Matri hand gesture is demonstrated by placing the left hand on the stomach.[47]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 3: Sharirasthana
(1) The birth of this indicates a preponderance of the maternal element over the semen during conception.[48]
From: Kautilya Arthashastra
(1) In the absence of male issue, the daughters born of marriages other than the first four shall have his property according to the regulations.[49]
The concept of Daughter in local and regional sources
The term "Daughter" encompasses various meanings, from a bride relating to her father to a symbol of hope and resilience, reflecting familial bonds, respect, and the nurturing influence on female offspring in diverse contexts.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A person who is thought to have left from the boque during the sun, prompting a reflection on separation and loss in relation to fresh flowers.[50] (2) Latha, the daughter, is the central figure whose illness and relationship with her father drive the emotional narrative of the story.[51] (3) The person who assists the man, guiding him onto and off the train at various locations.[52] (4) The narrator's only child, who has been married for two years and makes fleeting visits to the home.[53] (5) This is the person who leads the blind beggar, assisting him in his travels and activities.[54]
From: Folklore of the Santal Parganas
(1) The bonga girl requested that if the young man had one, he would name the child after her.[55] (2) The daughter vowed not to eat rice until she found the man with the long hair, setting off a chain of events that lead to her marriage to the caterpillar boy and subsequent kingdom inheritance.[56] (3) The daughter's beauty is the catalyst for the entire story, as it prompts her parents to seek a husband of higher status than their own caste, setting off their journey and experiences.[57] (4) The man had two female children, but they do not play a role in the story.[58] (5) She explained her husband's reasoning to her father, stating he was not mad.[59]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) Daughter is the term used by the God of Death when addressing Savitri, showing respect.[60] (2) The offspring of Mr. and Mrs. Bagley, who stayed up to greet the author upon his late-night arrival and are characterized as educated, good-looking, and kind.[61] (3) This refers to a female offspring, who is the recipient of increased abilities, indicating the nurturing figure's influence on her.[62]
From: Sanskrit Words In Southeast Asian Languages
(1) This term refers to a female child, which is described by the Sanskrit word 'Putri'.[63]
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) Within the story, the "daughter" is the offspring of the woman and man, for whom the man brings a suitor to the house, setting the stage for the events that unfold.[64] (2) A woman who is given in marriage to Sokka by the Hettirala's brother-in-law, after Sokka alters the contents of a letter.[65]
The concept of Daughter in scientific sources
Daughter, in this context, refers to Ruth Tzivion, who authored a section in a book. The text identifies Ruth as the daughter of an unspecified individual.
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) The text notes that the first four figures of Arab geomancy are called ‘mothers’, and the next four derived from these are called daughters, and Qurrat al-“Ayn is said to be one of the daughters of R um.[66] (2) The text mentions a section in a book by her daughter, Ruth Tzivion.[67]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) This group providing transfers to parents is more prone to negative impacts, often reporting higher rates of depression and experiencing greater emotional costs compared to sons.[68] (2) They are providing care for their parents, families help each other with shopping, and families relax distancing with them.[69]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) Daughters aged 9-14 are the target population for the HPV vaccine, as the text emphasizes the importance of vaccinating them before they become sexually active to prevent HPV infection and subsequent cervical cancer.[70]
Classical concept of 'Daughter'
From: The History of Herodotus
(1) A deity to whom a feast is celebrated, during which the cry Iacchos is uttered, according to the provided information.[71] (2) refers to the child of Cleomenes, named Gorgo, who advised to leave the stranger, Aristagoras, when he was offering money, influencing the decision to depart into another room.[72] (3) Some however tell about a specific animal and the colossal statues the following narrative, namely that a king was enamoured of his own offspring and afterwards ravished her.[73] (4) A woman ordered to sit in the stews to uncover the identity of the thief by asking about the most cunning and unholy deeds committed.[74]
From: The Iliad of Homer (English translation)
(1) The "daughters" of Nereus, including Glauce, Thalia, and Cymodoce, gather to lament with Thetis, underscoring the collective sorrow and the divine support for Achilles in his time of grief.[75] (2) Juno is Saturn’s eldest daughter, and she is honorable not on this ground only, but also because she is Jove's wife, and he is king over the gods.[76] (3) Chryses seeks to free his daughter from the Achaeans, who was captured, emphasizing themes of family and the importance of respecting divine authority.[77]
From: Aesop's Fables (English translation)
(1) One of the children, she is described as remarkably unattractive and feels slighted by her brother's comments about his own looks when they both view themselves in a mirror.[78] (2) The Daughter is the object of the Lion's affection, and she is used by her father as a reason for the Lion to remove his teeth and claws.[79]
From: The Odyssey of Homer (English translation)
(1) The suitors threaten Mentor's daughters, showing their complete disregard for family and their intent to eradicate his lineage.[80] (2) Autolycus was found the child of his, just born, and Euryclea set the infant upon his knees.[81]
From: The Authoress of the Odyssey
(1) A female offspring is mentioned as someone the individual in the scenario might choose to hang, highlighting the potential for extreme actions within the narrative.[82] (2) Daughter refers to Hermione, the daughter of Menelaus, whose marriage is a point of interest for the writer and is mentioned in an interpolation in the text.[83]
From: The Argonautica (English translation)
(1) This term describes the goddesses who are associated with Libya, highlighting their connection to the region and their role as its protectors.[84]
From: Legends Of The Gods
(1) It was stung by a scorpion on a lonely road, leading to a plea for Ra's help to overcome the poison affecting it.[85]