Significance of Eternal youth
Eternal youth encompasses various interpretations across cultures and spiritual beliefs, signifying a state of perpetual vigor and beauty. In South Asia, it is linked to the mystical attributes of the Peacock, the agelessness of deities in Svargaloka, and the timeless beauty of celestial beings. Vaishnavism highlights both the transient nature of youth and the idealized, ageless state of deities. Additionally, figures like Robert Lynd and Sir C. P. Ramaswami Aiyar exemplify this essence of vitality, transcending age limits in their pursuits.
Synonyms: Everlasting youth, Timelessness, Perpetual youth, Immortality
In Dutch: Eeuwige jeugd; In Finnish: Ikuinen nuoruus
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Buddhist concept of 'Eternal youth'
Eternal youth in Buddhism symbolizes the pursuit of immortality, exemplified by the Benares king's quest through the Golden Peacock's flesh, and reflects the divine appearance of Devas and Devis at ages 20 and 16.
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) The desired state that the king of Benares sought to achieve by consuming the flesh of the Golden Peacock, symbolizing the pursuit of immortality.[1]
From: Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
(1) The state in which Devas and Devis appear perpetually at the ages of 20 and 16, respectively.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Eternal youth'
Eternal youth in Hinduism symbolizes everlasting beauty and vitality, associated with celestial beings and the ageless Devas of Svargaloka, contrasting with the transient nature of youth experienced in mortal life.
From: Bhagavata Purana
(1) The state of being blessed with vitality that characterizes inhabitants of the celestial continents.[3] (2) The description of the young damsels in Bali's city, emphasizing their beauty and timelessness.[4]
From: Skanda Purana
(1) A characteristic ascribed to the celestial ladies, indicating that their beauty and vitality are everlasting.[5]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) A state of perpetual youth that is not subject to aging.[6] (2) A concept highlighting that youth is not permanent and will eventually fade.[7]
From: Parama Samhita (English translation)
(1) The ageless state of Devas in Svargaloka, enjoying an existence filled with illumination and bliss.[8]
The concept of Eternal youth in local and regional sources
Eternal youth symbolizes everlasting vigor linked to the Sun God, the mystical peacock, and figures like Sir C. P. Ramaswami Aiyar and Robert Lynd, embodying vitality and ambition irrespective of age.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A quality associated with the Sun God, representing everlasting vigor and life-giving force, which Bharati deeply reveres.[9] (2) A state of lasting vigor and freshness, not marked by age, as exemplified by Robert Lynd despite his years.[10] (3) The essence of vitality and ambition that Sir C. P. Ramaswami Aiyar embodies, regardless of age.[11]
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) A mystical attribute associated with the golden-coloured Peacock, suggesting that consuming its flesh grants immortality.[12]