Significance of Devotees' desire
Devotees' desire in Vaishnavism encompasses various aspects of the wishes and aspirations of followers towards both personal fulfillment and the well-being of others. It includes the longing for a connection with the Lord, particularly in seeking Vaikuntha, and the desire to remain in divine presence. Similarly, in Purana, it denotes the outcomes sought through prayer and ritual, believed to be granted by divine grace. Kavya also emphasizes the spiritual yearnings of followers devoted to Lord Shiva, highlighting their intrinsic connection with the divine.
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Hindu concept of 'Devotees' desire'
In Hinduism, devotees' desire encompasses heartfelt aspirations fulfilled by the divine, yearnings for connection with God, personal wishes granted through devotion, and spiritual goals pursued through worship, emphasizing the profound relationship between worshippers and the divine.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) The heartfelt wishes and aspirations of the followers that are fulfilled by the divine.[1] (2) The wishes and yearnings of those who worship Krishna, which He fulfills as an act of kindness.[2] (3) The wishes of the devotees directed towards the well-being and prosperity of others.[3] (4) The strong inclination of the devotees to remain with Vishvarupa rather than returning home.[4]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) The wish of devotees to obtain the blissful experiences found in Vaikuntha, particularly when stimulated by the presence of prema.[5] (2) The longing or aspiration of the followers to connect with the Lord, particularly in the context of seeking Vaikuntha.[6]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) What true devotees yearn for, which is solely the connection with God.[7]
From: Skanda Purana
(1) Wishes or objectives sought by individuals through prayer and ritual, believed to be fulfilled by divine grace.[8] (2) The intentions or wishes a devotee holds when performing acts of adoration, which are said to be fulfilled.[9]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) The personal wishes and goals of worshippers that can be fulfilled through devotion.[10]
From: Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya)
(1) The outcomes of faithful worship which are believed to be fulfilled by the goddess due to her benevolence.[11]
From: Matsya Purana (critical study)
(1) The aspirations that a devotee seeks to fulfill by performing the Nakshatrapurushavrata.[12]
From: Shiva Purana
(1) The heartfelt requests and aspirations of worshippers that are fulfilled by the incarnations of Shiva.[13]
From: Dvisahasri of Tembesvami (Summary and Study)
(1) The wishes and spiritual yearnings of followers devoted to Lord Shiva, highlighting the divine connection with practitioners.[14]