Significance of Divinity
Synonyms: Godhood, Deity, Divine nature, Godliness, Holiness, Spirituality, Sanctity, Sacredness
In Dutch: Goddelijkheid; In Finnish: Jumaluus; In Spanish: Divinidad; In German: Gottheit; In Malay: Ketuhanan; In Swedish: Gudomlighet; In French: Divinité; In Italian: Divinità; In Portugese: Divindade; In Polish: Boski
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Hindu concept of 'Divinity'
Divinity in Hinduism encompasses various interpretations, including the sacred qualities of deities, higher spiritual existence, divine judgment, and inherent connections to royal figures, emphasizing themes of fate and holiness in the spiritual narrative.
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) For the Brahmanas, this is in the study of the Vedas.[1] (2) The text states that the most exalted of male beings is possessed of divinity and of soul superior to everything.[2]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Shastri)
(1) A term referring to Sita, emphasizing her sacredness and esteemed status.[3]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) The quality of being divine or god-like, often associated with higher states of consciousness and realization.[4]
From: Harivamsha Purana
(1) The recognition of Krishna as a divine being due to his incredible strength and actions.[5]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) In the context of Vaishvanara, this term signifies a divine being that is venerated, representing the king of kings and a significant figure in the sacred narrative.[6] (2) Refers to a divine being or deity.[7] (3) A quality or state of being divine; it implies a higher spiritual existence that oversees or controls without being bound to a single location.[8]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) Divinity refers to the being whose body is fire, another interpretation of Vaishvanara, suggesting a powerful entity that brings pleasure and is worthy of favor; understanding divinity is important.[9] (2) The divinity is a factor that must be known for each mantra to perform the sacrificial action correctly, and one who does not know the rishi, the metre, the divinity, and the Brahmana of the mantra runs against a post.[10]
From: Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story)
(1) Guhasena and his wife hope to find his way made plain before him, through the aid of the Divinity, illustrating the practice of seeking divine guidance through religious devotion. The Divinity plays a role in their lives.[11] (2) A higher power to whom the characters refer their conflict, emphasizing themes of fate and divine judgment.[12] (3) A term used by the blind man to refer to the elephant, recognizing its higher consciousness.[13]
From: Prem Sagar (English translation)
(1) A term used by the brahmin to address Shri Krishna Chund, signifying his sacred nature and esteemed status.[14] (2) Refers to Krishna's supreme spiritual status as both creator and destroyer.[15]
From: Sri Krishna-Chaitanya
(1) This refers to the divine or Godhead, and the service of this attains its perfection only on attainment of the complete vision, according to the text.[16]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) This is the divine nature or supreme quality of Lord Krishna, which Akrura becomes acutely aware of, resulting in astonishment and reverence.[17]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) A person's inherent quality, making them comparable to the gods, is attributed to their birth and respected position in society.[18] (2) The King is considered a great divinity, implying a divine nature that is present within the King.[19]
From: Hitopadesha (English translation)
(1) Refers to the Moon, who has power over the pool and is angered by the elephants' actions.[20]
From: Vastu-shastra (Introduction to Indian architecture)
(1) These entities are suited to live in temples—Prasadas, Vimanas, etc.[21]
Jain concept of 'Divinity'
In Jainism, Divinity is linked to enlightenment. The king urged the queen to attain it and enlighten him, suggesting Divinity is a state of wisdom to be achieved.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) What the king asked the queen to attain, requesting she enlighten him daily.[22]
The concept of Divinity in local and regional sources
Divinity embodies the spiritual essence within individuals, achievable by overcoming obstacles and embracing love and truth. It signifies a god-like quality that fosters higher consciousness through sincerity and devotion, aligning with ancient spiritual insights.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) Divinity signifies a state of being divine or godlike, suggesting a connection to a higher power or spiritual realm that embodies ultimate goodness and perfection.[23] (2) Divinity, in the context of language, pertains to the cosmological origins of human language and represents the least religious aspect of the human being, as understood from a cosmic perspective.[24] (3) Raga in music and poetry is the manifestation of this, and one gains a feeling of getting a glimpse of the all-pervading Almighty, as stated in the text.[25] (4) This is a state of being or quality associated with the divine, the experience of which is desired, but is not reached by the individual.[26] (5) The delicate seed within humanity that can sprout through sincerity and devotion, leading to higher states of consciousness.[27]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) This refers to the inherent spiritual essence within individuals, which is meant to become apparent through the removal of obstacles, representing the ultimate state of being.[28] (2) The state that humanity gives way to, according to the ancient Hindu priest, when brutality is driven out by religion.[29]
The concept of Divinity in scientific sources
Divinity, in this text, concerns the existence of a divine being and the separate ascription of Names/Attributes to God. It reflects a focus on God's presence and characteristics.
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Divinity is associated with Jesus Christ and the use of the term kairos in the Gospels, where the breaking into mechanical time by the divine develops an eschatological vision.[30] (2) The concept of divinity is referenced, suggesting a connection between Jesus and a higher power, particularly when discussing his incarnation and representation.[31] (3) It refers to the quality of being divine or godlike, and the United States has always had a public faith in this as a unifying factor.[32] (4) It is described as psychic energy of evolution culminating in human consciousness, becoming conscious through human, and requiring a reconciliation of opposites.[33] (5) This is a universal that is instantiated by each of the members of the Trinity.[34]
Classical concept of 'Divinity'
From: Ancient Egypt the Light of the World
(1) The divinity is a parturient male, as repeated in both Atum and Osiris, assuming the figure of the female in sub-incision with a vulva.[35] (2) This is represented in female form by goddesses like Hathor, the goddess of love, and Sekhet, the goddess of sexual communion.[36] (3) Divinity is represented by symbols like the beetle, and it is the true object of worship, not the symbol itself, with Ptah being an example of a divinity with the beetle as a type.[37]
From: Egypt Through The Stereoscope
(1) Of all the natives in the town about us, whose forefathers once worshiped in this place, not one now knows the name of the divinity who presided here.[38]
From: Legends Of The Gods
(1) The great men and kings were honored with divinity due to their virtue and power, despite experiencing calamities, according to some interpretations.[39]
From: Development of Religion and Thought in Ancient Egypt
(1) The text proclaims the "divinity" of the dead Pharaoh, asserting that the king has become a great god and is to be seen and acknowledged by the denizens of the other world.[40]
From: The Liturgy of Funerary Offerings
(1) The bandlets are meant to allow Unas to tarry in his divinity and to open his way at the head of the KHU, suggesting a transformation or elevation of Unas.[41]