Significance of Disturbance
The concept of disturbance varies across different traditions in South Asia. It refers to uproar caused by folly, interruptions in personal experiences, and challenges to students' concentration. In Vaishnavism, it signifies feelings of unfortunate circumstances and obstacles hinder learning. Dharmashastra views it as a disruption that can be mitigated through reconciliation. Mahayana describes disturbance as intrusive effects from external spiritual entities impacting meditation, while Theravada identifies it as interruptions during communal activities like meals or ceremonies.
Synonyms: Disruption, Interruption, Commotion, Turmoil, Interference, Agitation
In Dutch: Verstoring
In Finnish: Häiriö
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Buddhist concept of 'Disturbance'
In Buddhism, "Disturbance" symbolizes interruptions in spiritual practices, arising from external spiritual entities that hinder focused meditation (samadhi) and disrupt daily rituals like meals or ceremonies, affecting overall tranquility and concentration.
From: Shurangama Sutra (with commentary) (English)
(1) The intrusive effects caused by external spiritual entities that disrupt the tranquility and concentration of those in samadhi.[1]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka
(1) An interruption or disruption of normal activities, such as during meals or ceremonies.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Disturbance'
In Hinduism, "Disturbance" signifies a state of disruption that can be mitigated through conciliation, including interruptions affecting personal experiences, academic focus, and disruptions introduced by individuals, ultimately highlighting the need for harmony.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) An interruption or obstacle that hinders the students' ability to concentrate on their studies, as expressed by the sinful students.[3] (2) The various disruptions or interruptions created by the subject.[4]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) The sudden interruptions in the speaker's experience which lead to his feelings of unfortunate circumstances.[5]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) A state of disruption that is avoided through the practice of conciliation.[6]
The concept of Disturbance in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Disturbance" describes the chaos initiated by a thief's reckless behavior, resulting in panic and flight among the group, illustrating its power to disrupt social order and incite fear.
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) The uproar caused by the foolish thief’s antics, which leads to the entire group fleeing in panic.[7]