Significance of Ground
Synonyms: Earth, Soil, Land, Surface, Base, Foundation
In Dutch: Grond; In Finnish: Maadoitus
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Buddhist concept of 'Ground'
In Buddhism, Ground signifies the foundational state essential for personal growth and spiritual development, serving as the crucial basis upon which practitioners build further stages of their practice and understanding.
From: The Great Chariot
(1) The foundational basis or starting point upon which something is built or developed.[1]
From: Mahavastu (great story)
(1) The foundation of Avici hell from which flames leap up, signifying the hell's oppressive environment.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Ground'
In Hinduism, "Ground" symbolizes various themes: vulnerability, humility, loss of divinity, and the physical realm. It represents locations of significant events, including moments of respect, conflict, and divine interaction, reflecting the spiritual dimensions of earthly experiences.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) The surface where Shrinivasa physically expresses his reaction, highlighting the intensity of his feelings in response to the wonderful manifestation.[3] (2) The physical surface on which the Lord of Vaikuntha lay while entering into yoga-nidra.[4] (3) The surface of the earth onto which Lakshmi was lifted, symbolizing the physical space where the event takes place.[5] (4) The surface upon which Nityananda fell, indicating a physical context for the event.[6] (5) The surface upon which the devotees fell, signifying the urgency and intensity of their response to the Lord’s departure.[7]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The surface on which the jars of yogurt are being placed.[8] (2) The surface of the earth where the duck was thrown by Krishna.[9] (3) The surface of the earth where Krishna is thrown, indicating the setting of the conflict.[10] (4) The surface on which Indra and the elephant landed after the incident.[11] (5) Refers to the surface of the earth which is being shaken by the demon's actions.[12]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) The surface on which the king physically demonstrates his respect to Krishna, indicating humility.[13]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki
(1) The surface on which the monkeys rested at night during their extensive search.[14]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) The battlefield that was transformed through the actions of both kings during the fierce combat.[15]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) A specified location where food should be placed for certain beings, particularly for outcasts and lepers, to avoid handing food directly to them.[16]