Significance of Direction
Synonyms: Guidance, Instruction, Path, Way, Course, Route
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Hindu concept of 'Direction'
In Hinduism, Direction signifies a pathway or orientation that guides movement or intention, embodying both physical and spiritual alignment in practices and beliefs that shape an individual's journey and purpose.
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) Refers to the spatial areas surrounding the effulgence, which were illuminated, suggesting the vastness of its impact.[1] (2) Referring to all spatial points around the sage, indicating omnipresence.[2] (3) Refers to the cardinal points or orientations in space, often used metaphorically in spiritual texts.[3] (4) referring to all the possible orientations or locations around[4] (5) A metaphorical reference to the cardinal points that are supported by the elephants.[5]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) The specific path or way from which the sound originated.[6] (2) Referring to the various orientations or paths that one could take, which were affected by the dust.[7] (3) The directions include cardinal points such as northeast, which can be associated with guidance or orientation in a spiritual context.[8]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) Dik (Direction) is referred to as a power or capacity of what is real, denoting the notions of position, such as right and left.[9] (2) The guiding concept that influences how objects are perceived in terms of priority and placement.[10] (3) The reason that division based on light and shade is possible in mountains, indicating its significance in understanding visual attributes.[11]
From: Agni Purana
(1) A course along which something moves or points.[12] (2) Indicated by the number 10, possibly related to the proper use of herbs.[13]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) The function of the injunction being to convey direction, which need not be done only by words.[14]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) The instruction given to the Agnidhra that conveys what needs to be made known to the gods.[15]