Significance of Five arrows of cupid
The Five arrows of cupid in Vaishnavism symbolize the overwhelming nature of love and desire, often attributed to the influence of Kamadeva on Radha. These arrows represent various emotional impacts: illusion (sammohana), intoxication (unmadana), evaporation (shoshana), affliction (tapana), and detention (stambhana). Additionally, in the puranas, the Five arrows are a metaphor for Shumbha's intense passion and infatuation for the Divine Mother, illustrating the profound effects of love in spiritual contexts.
Synonyms: Arrows of love, Arrows of desire
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Hindu concept of 'Five arrows of cupid'
The "Five arrows of Cupid" in Hinduism symbolize Shumbha's overwhelming passion for the Divine Mother, representing emotional states like illusion, intoxication, affliction, and the powerful effects of love as seen with Radha and Kamadeva.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) Metaphorically represent types of emotional impacts: sammohana (illusion), unmadana (intoxication), shoshana (evaporation), tapana (affliction), and stambhana (detention).[1]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) Symbolic references to love and desire that can overwhelm and capture hearts.[2]
From: Bhajana-Rahasya
(1) The metaphorical references to the piercing effects of love and desire inflicted by Kamadeva (Cupid) on Radha.[3]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) A metaphorical expression indicating Shumbha's overpowering passion and infatuation with the Divine Mother.[4]