Significance of Fortune
Synonyms: Fate, Destiny, Prosperity, Wealth, Success, Fortune-telling, Riches, Affluence, Abundance, Treasure
In Dutch: Fortuin; In German: Vermögen; In Finnish: Onni; In Spanish: Fortuna
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Buddhist concept of 'Fortune'
In Buddhism, Fortune suggests that well-being is determined by spiritual and moral factors rather than material wealth, as indicated by the father's perspective on the predetermined nature of well-being.
From: Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)
(1) A concept discussed by the father, indicating that well-being is predetermined, independent of material possessions.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Fortune'
In Hinduism, Fortune encompasses Shrih as a grammatical concept, signifies prosperity from vows, aligns with Vibhati for wealth, is sought through Bhadrakali worship, conveys a state of fortune (dhanya), and is celebrated in Nritya during auspicious times.
From: Agni Purana
(1) A positive outcome or prosperity expected from the successful performance of vows.[2] (2) Shrih, representing fortune and noted for its different grammatical forms like nominative and instrumental.[3] (3) Connected to Vibhati, representing wealth and prosperity.[4]
From: Skanda Purana
(1) A favorable condition or luck, which devotees seek through the worship of the goddess Bhadrakali.[5]
From: Abhinaya-darpana (English)
(1) Nritya is desired by those seeking good fortune during auspicious occasions.[6]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) A state of being fortunate, as expressed by the word dhanya used to describe Radha.[7]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) The favorable circumstances or blessings I seek to possess.[8]
The concept of Fortune in local and regional sources
Fortune encompasses both external wealth distributed by Santoba among the Brahmans, and an internal, spiritual wealth that emphasizes self-originating true fortune, highlighting the contrast between material and spiritual prosperity.
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) Wealth and resources that Santoba decided to distribute among the Brahmans.[9]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) True fortune originates from within oneself, emphasizing spiritual rather than material wealth.[10]