Significance of Humble

Humble, across various spiritual traditions, encompasses the essence of modesty and selflessness. In Jainism, it highlights Bharata's character amidst pride and service. Tibetan Buddhism relates it to the reverence felt by Tripitakadharas for wisdom. Vaishnavism emphasizes a devotee's modest self-assessment and the blessings of the Lord, showcasing humility as a desirable trait. Theravada Buddhism advocates for a humble view of oneself, free from pride, cultivating purity and respect even among deities. Thus, humble signifies a vital spiritual quality across these philosophies.1
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Synonyms: Modest, Self-effacing, Meek, Lowly, Submissive

In Dutch: Nederig; In Finnish: Nöyrä; In Spanish: Humilde; In German: Bescheiden

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Buddhist concept of 'Humble'

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In Buddhism, "Humble" signifies a modest self-view free from pride, fostering a pure character admired by deities, and evokes reverence among Tripitakadharas in light of Precious Dharmasvamin's profound wisdom.

Significance in Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism):
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From: Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)

(1) The feeling of modesty and reverence experienced by the Tripitakadharas in response to the depth of Precious Dharmasvamin's wisdom.[1]

Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayana) are collected indepently.

Significance in Theravada (major branch of Buddhism):
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From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)

(1) Possessing a modest view of one's importance, with pride abandoned, leading to a pure demeanor that is appreciated even by deities.[2]

Theravada is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

Hindu concept of 'Humble'

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In Hinduism, "Humble" represents a state of selflessness and modesty, characterized by a lack of pride, respectfulness, and an unassuming attitude, vital for a surrendered devotee and emphasized in Vaishnava teachings.

Significance in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):
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From: Chaitanya Bhagavata

(1) A quality exhibited by those who have received the mercy of the Lord, indicating a state of selflessness compared to one's pride.[3] (2) The quality of being modest and respectful, emphasized in the context of Vaishnava teachings.[4]

From: Garga Samhita (English)

(1) Reflects a modest and unassuming nature.[5] (2) A characteristic that denotes a modest or unassuming attitude, often appreciated in spiritual contexts.[6]

From: Bhajana-Rahasya

(1) The state of having a modest opinion of one’s own importance, an essential quality of a surrendered devotee.[7]

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’).

Jain concept of 'Humble'

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In Jainism, "Humble" characterizes Bharata as embodying selflessness and service, contrasting with pride. This interpretation emphasizes the virtue of humility as a fundamental quality in spiritual practice and moral conduct.

Significance in Jainism (general):

From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra

(1) A description of Bharata highlighting his character amidst the themes of pride and service.[8]

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.