Significance of Fallen
Synonyms: Collapsed, Descended, Weakened, Fallen from grace
In Finnish: Pudonnut; In Dutch: Geval
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Hindu concept of 'Fallen'
In Hinduism, "Fallen" encompasses individuals seeking redemption, those who have deviated from righteousness, and spiritual degradation, emphasizing their need for purification and upliftment through mercy, while also signifying vulnerability, despair, and loss of spiritual merit.
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) Refers to Kola's state as having descended or dropped from an elephant.[1] (2) Describes the state of descending or being displaced, often used to indicate a sudden shift from one condition to another, particularly in spiritual contexts.[2] (3) Refers to the state of the gopa boys who have succumbed to the weight of the burden.[3] (4) A state of being in which one has dropped or descended, often used here to describe a character's condition.[4] (5) Refers to individuals who have deviated from righteousness or spiritual truth, highlighting their need for purification.[5]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) Referring to those who have fallen from grace or have experienced hardship or suffering.[6] (2) Refers to individuals who have perhaps lost their way or fallen from grace, indicating a sense of vulnerability or despair.[7] (3) Individuals who have experienced a downfall, whether morally or spiritually, and are aided by Nityananda.[8] (4) Refers to individuals who are in a state of spiritual degradation, needing upliftment through the mercy of saintly persons.[9]
From: Chaitanya Mangala
(1) A term referring to those who seek redemption or purification, which Lord Gaura is depicted as a rescuer of.[10] (2) A state of being spiritually degraded or lacking righteousness.[11]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) refers to being in a state of unconsciousness due to overwhelming joy[12]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) Fallen indicates a state of decline or loss experienced by Yayati, who moved from a state of high spiritual merit to one of loss and regret.[13]
The concept of Fallen in local and regional sources
The term "Fallen" signifies a state of despair and being down, highlighting a condition characterized by emotional distress or a loss of hope, as described by regional sources.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A term indicating a state of being down or in despair.[14]