Significance of Graveyard
According to Purana, the term Graveyard refers to a cemetery where the dead are buried. This location serves as a significant point of contemplation for the characters, emphasizing themes of mortality and reflection on life. The graveyard not only acts as a final resting place but also symbolizes the deeper connections between the living and the dead, allowing for introspection on one’s existence and the impact of death on life.
Synonyms: Cemetery, Resting place
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Hindu concept of 'Graveyard'
In Hinduism, a graveyard symbolizes a place of contemplation where the dead are buried, allowing the living to reflect on life, death, and the cycle of existence. It serves as a spiritual and meditative space.
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) A cemetery where the dead are buried, which serves as a point of contemplation for the characters.[1]