Significance of Fresh youth

Fresh youth is a term reflecting the vibrant and vigorous phase of life across various traditions. In Jainism, it highlights the youthful energy of Pradyumna alongside Vaidarbhi and marks a vital stage in Suvarnabahu's transition from childhood. Vaishnavism describes fresh youth as a time of beauty and vitality, particularly in relation to Shri Gauranga. The Purana portrays fresh youth as the flourishing adolescence of Krishna, representing the peak of his embodiment. This concept underscores vitality and the experiences of love and beauty in different cultural contexts.

Synonyms: Vibrant youth, Youthful vigor, New generation, Youthful exuberance, Youngster, Adolescent, Young person

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Hindu concept of 'Fresh youth'

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Fresh youth in Hinduism signifies the vibrant stage of adolescence, epitomized by Krishna's embodiment, and represents a life phase marked by vitality and beauty, particularly associated with Shri Gauranga.

Significance of Fresh youth in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):

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From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu

(1) A state of being youthful and vibrant, indicative of the end of the kaishora period.^[1] (2) The vibrant and energetic state of youth.^[2]

From: Chaitanya Bhagavata

(1) A phase of life characterized by vitality and beauty, specifically mentioned in the context of Shri Gauranga.^[3]

From: Bhajana-Rahasya

(1) A characteristic attributed to the gopis, which Krishna acknowledges as a rare quality when it comes to service.^[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 of Fresh youth in Purana and Itihasa (epic history):

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From: Padma Purana

(1) A term denoting the blooming stage of adolescence in Krishna, viewed as the pinnacle of his embodiment.^[5]

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.

Jain concept of 'Fresh youth'

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In Jainism, "Fresh youth" symbolizes the dynamic energy and joy of youth, as seen in Pradyumna's playful interactions and Suvarnabahu's vibrant transition into love, reflecting a vital stage in personal growth and emotional experience.

Significance of Fresh youth in Jainism (general):

From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra

(1) Referring to the youthful vigor and vitality displayed by Pradyumna as he dallys happily with Vaidarbhi.^[6] (2) A phase in Suvarnabahu's life characterized by vigor and the experience of love, following his slow transition from childhood.^[7]

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.

Last Updated: 25 September, 2024