Significance of Good rain
Good rain is a concept in various Indian philosophical traditions, including Jainism, Jyotisha, Vyakarana, and Dharmashastra. In Jainism, it represents the beneficial rainfall that follows protective measures taken by leaders, ensuring the well-being of the community. Jyotisha defines it through signs like flourishing vegetation, celestial alignments, and favorable weather for agriculture. Vyakarana associates good rain with agricultural abundance, while Dharmashastra connects it to prayers for favorable conditions and well-being linked to the deity Indra.
In Dutch: Goede regen; In Finnish: Hyvää sadetta
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Hindu concept of 'Good rain'
In Hinduism, Good rain signifies beneficial rainfall that fosters agricultural prosperity, ensures food abundance, and is linked to divine favor, favorable planetary positions, and healthy vegetation, reflecting a connection to Indra and nature’s well-being.
From: Brihat Samhita
(1) Favorable rainfall in the land, associated with certain shapes and positions of the moon.[1] (2) A beneficial rainfall indicated by the appearance and behavior of clouds.[2] (3) Beneficial rainfall indicated by the entering of Venus into certain constellations, leading to agricultural prosperity.[3] (4) Rainfall that is considered beneficial for crops, determined by specific weather conditions on the Dharana days.[4] (5) Occurs where trees, shrubs, and creepers grow luxuriantly with glossy leaves uninjured by worms.[5]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) A condition that is implied to ensure plenty of food; its absence leads to a lack of abundance.[6]
From: Paraskara-grihya-sutra
(1) A request for favorable rainfall, expressing a desire for well-being connected to Indra.[7]
Jain concept of 'Good rain'
In Jainism, Good rain symbolizes the positive outcomes resulting from the proactive measures taken by the king and minister, which ultimately promotes the prosperity and welfare of the community.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) The beneficial rain that eventually came after the king and minister acted to protect themselves, leading to the well-being of the people.[8]