Significance of Divine pleasure
Divine pleasure in various traditions highlights the joy and fulfillment derived from elevated spiritual states and divine experiences. In Jainism, it encompasses enjoyable experiences in celestial realms for beings like Asurakumaras and gods, emphasizing gratification free from lower struggles. Vaishnavism associates divine pleasure with the spiritual joys linked to Shri Krishna, while the Purana tradition speaks of transcendent experiences tied to good deeds and divine will. Overall, divine pleasure signifies the profound joy accessible through spiritual fulfillment, devotion, and righteous living across different spiritual contexts.
Synonyms: Heavenly joy, Spiritual delight, Ecstasy
In Dutch: Goddelijk genot; In Finnish: Jumalallinen ilo; In Spanish: Placer divino
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Buddhist concept of 'Divine pleasure'
Divine pleasure in Buddhism encompasses transient sensory joys that ultimately lead to suffering, as understood through the Bodhisattva's wisdom, and the enticing luxuries presented by Rakshasis, symbolizing earthly attachments and distractions.
From: Karandavyuha Sutra
(1) Luxuries and comforts offered by the Rakshasis that entice and hold the merchants, representing worldly attachments.[1]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) The sensory joys and delights that are transient and lead to suffering, distinguished by the Bodhisattva's wisdom.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Divine pleasure'
Divine pleasure in Hinduism encompasses transcendent joy, spiritual fulfillment, and rewards associated with righteous living. It signifies the ultimate bliss experienced in divine realms, often through devotion, rituals, and proximity to divine entities.
From: Skanda Purana
(1) The exalted joys experienced by Sharada and her husband in their mystical union after death.[3] (2) Extraordinary experiences of joy and satisfaction that await the king and his lineage in the otherworldly realm.[4] (3) Supreme forms of enjoyment and satisfaction experienced by those who align with divine principles.[5] (4) Refers to the ultimate joys and contentments experienced by beings in spiritual realms, particularly associated with proximity to divine entities.[6] (5) The enjoyable and pleasurable experiences that one can access in the Shivaloka after righteous living and proper rituals following death.[7]
From: Padma Purana
(1) Exquisite and rare experiences that are said to be difficult for humans to attain but are available in heaven.[8] (2) Transcendent experiences of joy and bliss associated with spiritual fulfillment.[9] (3) The joyful experiences associated with sacred places like Siddhapura.[10] (4) The joys that Citra experienced, which were a result of her good deeds and her position after rebirth.[11] (5) The joys or satisfactions that are considered to be related to spiritual or divine experiences, as mentioned in the context of religious discussions.[12]
From: Shiva Purana
(1) Worldly pleasures and salvation that are yielded by the mantra 'Om Namah Shivaya.'[13] (2) The spiritual rewards and joyous experiences granted by the grace of Lord Shiva to the hunter.[14] (3) The transcendent joys that are experienced in the divine realm, signifying the culmination of faithful devotion and realization of liberation.[15]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) The luxuries and joys that Duryodhana possesses but feels are overshadowed by others' wealth.[16] (2) The spiritual and material satisfactions expected to be conferred upon Srinjaya through Narada's boon.[17]
From: Agni Purana
(1) Divine pleasures are the joys that celestials present to a yogin in deep meditation, signifying the success of his contemplative practices.[18]
From: Gautami Mahatmya
(1) The enjoyable and fulfilling experiences associated with the divine, often mentioned in the context of heaven.[19]
From: Brahma Purana
(1) Spiritual joys that exist beyond the material realm, often associated with the fulfillment of the divine's will or presence.[20]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) The spiritual joys and glories associated with the presence of Shri Krishna that are said to have forsaken him in Vraja.[21]
From: Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture)
(1) The enjoyment created in the minds of connoisseurs through the artistic representation of different sentiments in drama.[22]
Jain concept of 'Divine pleasure'
Divine pleasure in Jainism signifies the refined joyful experiences available in heavenly realms, from Yakshas and celestial beings, marked by spiritual fulfillment, luxuries, and artistic activities, while abstaining from lower desires like sexual behavior.
From: Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)
(1) The enjoyable experiences and activities, like music and performance, that beings may experience in celestial realms, though restricted from sexual behavior.[23] (2) The enjoyments and luxuries of a celestial or divine life that both Indras are depicted as experiencing.[24] (3) Experiences of joy and gratification associated with higher spiritual realms and nymphs.[25] (4) The enjoyable experiences that the Asurakumaras are said to partake in while residing in their abodes.[26] (5) The blissful or joyful experiences enjoyed in a divine state, representing ultimate spiritual fulfillment.[27]
From: Uttaradhyayana Sutra
(1) Enjoyments experienced by the Yakshas in heavenly regions, indicative of a refined state of existence free from lower-level struggles.[28]