Significance of Entire city
Synonyms: Whole city
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Hindu concept of 'Entire city'
In Hinduism, "Entire city" encompasses the totality of community and urban areas affected by events, including devastation, emotional states, and celebrations, reflecting collective experiences in places like Navadvipa, Varanasi, Mathura, and Nadia.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) Refers to the complete urban area that was burnt.[1] (2) The whole area or community of Navadvipa without exception.[2] (3) Refers to the whole area of Varanasi that was affected by the Sudarshana cakra, underscoring the extent of the devastation.[3] (4) Refers to the whole area of Nadia.[4] (5) The whole urban area that experienced the effects of the auspicious vibration.[5]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The whole urban area without any exclusions.[6]
From: Harivamsha Purana
(1) The whole population and area of Mathura that celebrated the return of Rama and Krishna.[7]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) Refers to the collective community of the Rakshasa king, mourning the loss of Rajadharman.[8]
From: Brahma Purana
(1) Describes the complete devastation inflicted upon Varanasi by the discus of Vishnu.[9]
From: Jarasandhavadha Mahakavyam
(1) Symbolizes the collective emotional state of the residents affected by the separation from Krishna, depicting a city-wide longing.[10]