Significance of Holy
Synonyms: Sacred, Divine, Consecrated, Blessed, Sanctified, Venerable, Hallowed, Revered, Spiritual, Pious.
In Spanish: Samto; In Dutch: Heilig; In German: Heilig; In Finnish: Pyhä
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Holy'
In Buddhism, "Holy" signifies purity and absence of evil, serving as a moral contrast to foolish actions. It embodies virtuous qualities that align with enlightened behavior, essential for spiritual growth and understanding.
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) A term denoting purity and lack of evil, contrasting with the actions of the fool referenced in the story.[1]
From: Akshayamatinirdesha [english]
(1) The holy are beings whose words are heard through divine hearing, and they are perceived without attachment, fostering friendliness towards their speech.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Holy'
In Hinduism, "Holy" signifies sacredness and reverence, reflecting Narayana's exalted nature, a state of spiritual purity, and qualities attributed to the virtuous people of Bhadrashva, encompassing the environment associated with saints and hermits.
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) The holy Upanishad has been published to the world by learned and sacred bards in the Puranas, and the man who reads the holy chapter of the moon, reads the whole of the Bharata.[3] (2) A descriptor of Narayana's pure and exalted nature, beyond human comprehension.[4]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) A state of purity and spiritual elevation where one is said to be untouched by negative external influences.[5]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) Holy is a word used to describe things related to the saints, like the groves, fire, and grass, and the overall environment of the hermits.[6]
From: Markandeya Purana
(1) This is a characteristic attributed to the people of Bhadrashva, along with other qualities such as their association with celestials, as stated in the text.[7]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) Paddy-dusts as well as those which stick to the body of one's own child or cow, are holy and sin-expiating in their contact, according to the provided information.[8]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) The nostrils are considered 'holy' to the gods and goddesses because they use them in reciting the 'udgitha' to 'prana'.[9]
From: Abhinaya-darpana (English)
(1) This term describes something that is considered sacred, implying a state of reverence.[10]
The concept of Holy in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Holy" signifies a universal sacredness encompassing all moments and places, fostering spiritual practices. It embodies moral goodness and a wish for purity, reflecting the author's sentiments towards his sister and the young girl's presence.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) This word describes the faces the author finds, the young girl, and is a wish for his sister, indicating a state of sacredness and moral goodness.[11] (2) The state attributed to all times and places, implying that every moment and location is sacred, and thus, suitable for spiritual practices such as repeating names.[12]
The concept of Holy in scientific sources
Based on the text, "Holy" signifies Jerusalem's importance and the need for heightened security measures due to its perceived sacred status.
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) The concept of holy is linked to the study of religions, with the challenge of establishing a universally accepted definition, similar to the difficulties with defining 'sacred'.[13] (2) Something that is considered sacred, divine, or worthy of religious veneration, which applies to icons regardless of their artistic quality.[14] (3) Jerusalem is regarded as such worthy of the greatest security they can muster.[15]
Classical concept of 'Holy'
From: The Book of the Dead
(1) Now the holy god arose, and the gods who followed him as though he were Pharaoh went with him; and he came forth according to his daily wont; and the sacred serpent bit him; the flame of life departed from him, and he who dwelt among the cedars (?) was overcome.[16] (2) It is a term used to define the meaning of the word, along with divine and sacred. This interpretation suggests a connection to a higher power or spiritual realm.[17]
From: The Gods of the Egyptians Vol 1
(1) The holy god rose up behind the gods, and Isis wanted to know the name of the holy god.[18]
From: Legends Of The Gods
(1) It describes the god, the serpent, and the words, highlighting their sacred and powerful nature.[19]
From: The Liturgy of Funerary Offerings
(1) The term "holy" is used to describe the state of the mouth after being influenced by the Eye of Horus, indicating a state of purity or sacredness.[20]