Significance of Eastern horizon

In Vaishnavism, the Eastern horizon signifies multiple aspects, including the direction where the sun rises and where the full moon is visible in the evening. It embodies the symbolism of new beginnings, especially linked to the birth of Lord Krishna. Additionally, it marks the arrival of divine light and important astrological phenomena, such as the janma-lagna. Other perspectives, including those from Purana and Kavya, view the Eastern horizon as indicative of danger or the dawn heralding new beginnings.

In Dutch: Oostelijke horizon

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Hindu concept of 'Eastern horizon'

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In Hinduism, the Eastern horizon symbolizes new beginnings and divine light, marked by the sun and moon's rising, important cosmic events, and varying interpretations of auspiciousness or impending danger for rulers and Kshatriyas.

Significance of Eastern horizon in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):

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From: Chaitanya Bhagavata

(1) The specific point on the horizon where the zodiac sign appears, marking the janma-lagna.^[1] (2) The direction where the sun rises; in the text, it is where the full moon is visible during the evening.^[2] (3) The direction where the moon rises, symbolizing new beginnings and the arrival of divine light with Lord Krishna's birth.^[3]

From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu

(1) The direction where the sun rises, which is noted to be covered with dut, indicating a time of day.^[4] (2) The direction from which the moon rises, marking an important aspect of the setting in the text.^[5]

Vaishnava or vaishnavism (vaishnavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).

Significance of Eastern horizon in Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology):

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From: Brihat Samhita

(1) The direction where an appearance of Digdaha leads to suffering for rulers and Kshatriyas.^[6]

Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotisha or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy’ or “Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.

Significance of Eastern horizon in Purana and Itihasa (epic history):

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From: Mahabharata (English)

(1) The direction indicating impending danger reflected by the ominous red hue over Duryodhana's encampment.^[7]

The Purana refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

Significance of Eastern horizon in Kavya (poetry):

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From: Jarasandhavadha Mahakavyam

(1) The direction from which the day begins, characterized by the dawn of reddish rays from the sun.^[8]

Kavya refers to Sanskrit poetry, a popular ancient Indian tradition of literature. There have been many Sanskrit poets over the ages, hailing from ancient India and beyond. This topic includes mahakavya, or ‘epic poetry’ and natya, or ‘dramatic poetry’.

The concept of Eastern horizon in local and regional sources

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The keyphrase "Eastern horizon" symbolizes new beginnings and changes, as it represents the direction of the sun's rise, often associated with hope and the start of a new day.

Significance of Eastern horizon in India history and geography:

From: Triveni Journal

(1) The direction where the sun rises, symbolizing new beginnings or changes.^[9]

Last Updated: 23 November, 2024