Significance of Excitement

Excitement, as described in Purana, involves feelings of enthusiasm and thrill that can complicate attachments, especially in relationships with multiple partners. In contrast, the Mahayana perspective defines excitement as an emotional state marked by agitation or restlessness, which hinders one's ability to maintain focus during meditation. Both interpretations highlight the disruptive nature of excitement, whether in personal relationships or spiritual practices.1
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Synonyms: Enthusiasm, Eagerness, Thrill, Exhilaration, Elation, Fervor, Passion, Zeal, Jubilation, Anticipation, Zest

In Dutch: Spanning; In Finnish: Jännitystä

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Buddhist concept of 'Excitement'

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In Buddhism, Excitement is seen as an emotional disturbance that creates agitation or restlessness, hindering the concentration required for effective meditation practice. Such distractions must be recognized and managed for spiritual progress.

Significance in Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism):
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From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra

(1) An emotional state characterized by agitation or restlessness, which disrupts the focus necessary for meditation.[1]

Mahayana is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sutras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajnaparamita sutras.

Hindu concept of 'Excitement'

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In Hinduism, Excitement embodies feelings of enthusiasm and thrill, which can create complex attachments, particularly in the context of relationships with multiple partners, highlighting the intricate nature of emotional connections.

Significance in Purana and Itihasa (epic history):
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From: Markandeya Purana

(1) Feelings of enthusiasm and thrill that can complicate attachments, such as those towards multiple partners.[2]

From: Mahabharata (English)

(1) This is a form to whom salutations are offered.[3]

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 in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):
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From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu

(1) This is the emotion felt by Krishna's sons upon his arrival from Indraprastha.[4]

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 in Vedanta (school of philosophy):
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From: Mundaka Upanishad with Shankara’s Commentary

(1) It is caused by involvement with worldly things like family and possessions. Avoiding this agitation is essential for attaining the true self and ultimate reality.[5]

Vedanta refers to a school of orthodox Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. There are a number of sub-schools of Vedanta, however all of them expound on the basic teaching of the ultimate reality (brahman) and liberation (moksha) of the individual soul (atman).

Jain concept of 'Excitement'

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In Jainism, Excitement is viewed as a state that can be controlled by abstaining from stimulating foods like ghee, which aids in reducing sleepiness and enhances one's ability to focus on study and spiritual pursuits.

Significance in Jainism (general):

From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)

(1) Excitement is curbed by giving up stimulating food, such as ghee, and this practice also helps overcome sleep and facilitate study.[6]

Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

The concept of Excitement in scientific sources

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Excitement, as defined by regional sources and measured by the Sport Emotion Questionnaire, is a positive emotional state marked by enthusiasm and energy.

Significance in Environmental Sciences:
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From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)

(1) Indicates a feeling of enthusiasm and eagerness, assessed as a component of the affective experience within the study.[7] (2) Excitement is a positive emotion that can be influenced by physical activity, and studies have found that running can lead to an increase in feelings of excitement.[8] (3) A positive emotional state characterized by enthusiasm and energy, assessed using the Sport Emotion Questionnaire, is referred to as excitement.[9]

Plural form: Excitements.