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.
Synonyms: Eastern boundary, Eastern edge, Eastern view
In Dutch: Oostelijke horizon; In Finnish: Itäinen horisontti; In Spanish: Horizonte oriental; In German: Östlicher Horizont
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Hindu concept of 'Eastern horizon'
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.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) This is the part of the sky where the sun rises. It is used to calculate the rising sign.[1] (2) The specific point on the horizon where the zodiac sign appears, marking the janma-lagna.[2] (3) The direction where the sun rises; in the text, it is where the full moon is visible during the evening.[3] (4) The direction where the moon rises, symbolizing new beginnings and the arrival of divine light with Lord Krishna's birth.[4]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) The direction where the sun rises, which is noted to be covered with dut, indicating a time of day.[5] (2) The direction from which the moon rises, marking an important aspect of the setting in the text.[6]
From: Brihat Samhita
(1) The direction where an appearance of Digdaha leads to suffering for rulers and Kshatriyas.[7]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) The direction indicating impending danger reflected by the ominous red hue over Duryodhana's encampment.[8]
The concept of Eastern horizon in local and regional sources
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.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The eastern horizon is where the smile of gaiety bursts forth, symbolizing the start of a bright and colorful day.[9] (2) The place where the sun has embraced in the first stanza of Tiruppalliezhucchi, which is a devotional song rich with descriptions of Nature.[10] (3) The direction where the sun rises, symbolizing new beginnings or changes.[11]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) The text mentions that ever since the advent of Shri Ramakrishna, this has been aglow with the dawning rays of the sun which in course of time will illumine the country with the splendour of the midday sun.[12]
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) This is a point in the sky where ordinary rising is meant, but it is impossible for Venus to rise in the east in the evening.[13]
The concept of Eastern horizon in scientific sources
Eastern horizon, in Egyptian context, is the sun's destination, unreachable for three days. This suggests a period of darkness or absence related to solar movement.
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) The eastern horizon is the destination of the sun, which the Egyptians were unable to reach for three days.[14]
Classical concept of 'Eastern horizon'
From: The Literature of the Ancient Egyptians
(1) The eastern horizon is the location where Amen-Ra riseth each day, an event that precedes his overthrowing of enemies at dawn when he is born anew.[15]
From: The Egyptian Heaven and Hell
(1) The Eastern Horizon of the sky is the destination for KHEPER-ANKH in the form of a beetle, who is pushing before him an oval of sand, which either contains his germ, or is intended to represent the ball of eggs which the Scarabaeus sacer rolls before him.[16]
From: The Book of Gates
(1) It is where beings make ready a way for a deity, leading the way and praising a soul.[17] (2) A place from where the soul of Osiris emerges.[18]
From: The Book of the Dead
(1) Ra appeareth from the "eastern horizon" of heaven, marking the beginning of a new day and the sun's emergence.[19] (2) A location where the deity rises as Ra, established by a law that cannot be changed or altered.[20] (3) This is a location from which the soul of Osiris Ani may come forth triumphant, suggesting a place of origin or emergence associated with victory.[21] (4) The eastern horizon of heaven is where Ra rises, symbolizing rebirth, renewal, and the daily journey of the sun god.[22] (5) Chapter XV is a Hymn of praise to Ra when he riseth in the "eastern horizon" of heaven.[23]
From: The Book of Am-Tuat
(1) Then this great god taketh up his position in the Eastern Horizon of heaven, and Shu receiveth him, and he cometh into being in the East.[24] (2) The sailors, who are the gods, guide the great god into the Eastern horizon of the sky.[25] (3) The Eastern Horizon is where those with arrows, javelins, and bows make their appearance with the great god.[26] (4) It is they who guard the day, and who bring on the night until this great god cometh forth from out of the thick darkness to repose in this Court of the eastern horizon of heaven.[27]
From: The Gods of the Egyptians Vol 1
(1) The eastern horizon of heaven was where the souls who traveled with Ra in his boat through the Tuat ultimately appeared at daybreak, signifying their successful journey.[28] (2) This is where the god of day rises, adored by a company of six or seven dog-headed apes in the vignette representing the sunrise in the Book of the Dead.[29]