Significance of Delusive power
Delusive power, as interpreted in Vaishnavism, refers to a mystical force that enhances the environment for Krishna's events and allows him to manifest in various forms, captivating perceptions. It also clouds understanding, leading individuals to forget their divine nature. In Puranic texts, this power, known as vikshepa sakti, creates errors in perception. Similarly, in Shaivism, Delusive power encompasses illusions that divert people from recognizing the ultimate truth of existence.
Synonyms: Illusory power, Deceptive power
In Dutch: Bedrieglijke macht; In Finnish: Huijaava voima
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Hindu concept of 'Delusive power'
Delusive power in Hinduism encompasses Shri Krishna's mystical abilities that enchant and confuse, creating illusions that obscure divine understanding, including his vikshepa sakti, which produces error in perception and distracts from ultimate truths.
From: Prem Sagar (English translation)
(1) The misleading influence or illusion that causes Bikasoor to act irrationally and against his better judgment.[1] (2) The mighty force that leads the world astray and keeps beings attached to the cycle of existence.[2] (3) A supernatural ability employed by Salub to confuse and intimidate his opponents during battle.[3] (4) A mysterious influence attributed to Shri Krishna that captivates even the most learned sages.[4] (5) Sunbur's mysterious ability to carry off Purdiyomun without anyone noticing.[5]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) The power attributed to God known as vikshepa sakti, responsible for causing error in perception.[6]
From: Tiruvacakam Part I
(1) Illusions or deceptive forces that distract individuals from the truth of existence.[7]
From: Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story)
(1) The supernatural ability of the Vetala to vanish and reappear at will.[8]
Jain concept of 'Delusive power'
In Jainism, Delusive powers symbolize external forces that misguide individuals in their spiritual journeys, emphasizing the need for awareness and discernment to overcome deceptive influences that hinder true spiritual progress.
From: Acaranga-sutra
(1) The deceptive nature of external forces or beings that can mislead individuals in their spiritual practices.[9]