Significance of Miserable person
The concept of a Miserable person varies across different texts. In Jainism, it refers to someone who suffers and wishes harm upon others, causing their own pain. Arthashastra describes a Miserable person as someone in distress who requires help from others. The Purana depicts such individuals as vulnerable and in adversity, experiencing deep emotional turmoil from unmet desires and unfavorable circumstances. Additionally, it illustrates Andhaka's self-reflection on his wrongdoings, leading him to seek redemption for his misery.
Synonyms: Unhappy person, Wretched person, Sufferer
In Dutch: Ellendig persoon; In Finnish: Surkea ihminen; In Spanish: Persona miserable
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Hindu concept of 'Miserable person'
In Hinduism, a "miserable person" signifies individuals in distress from unmet desires, self-pity post-misdeeds like Andhaka, those suffering and in need of help, and vulnerable individuals facing adversity without refuge.
From: Shiva Purana
(1) Describes Andhaka's self-perception after his misdeeds, feeling pity and seeking redemption.[1]
From: Padma Purana
(1) Individuals who are experiencing extreme distress, often due to unmet desires or bad circumstances.[2]
From: Gautami Mahatmya
(1) Individuals who are in adversity and lack refuge, emphasizing their vulnerability.[3]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) Individuals who experience suffering or distress, particularly due to their misunderstanding of the divine.[4]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) An individual who finds it difficult to experience happiness, leading to a bitter or unhappy existence.[5]
From: Kautilya Arthashastra
(1) Individuals who are suffering, helpless, or in need of assistance that the conqueror should help.[6]
Jain concept of 'Miserable person'
In Jainism, a "miserable person" is interpreted as one who endures constant suffering while harboring ill will towards others, ultimately causing self-inflicted pain and perpetuating their own unhappiness.
From: Yogadrstisamuccaya of Haribhadra Suri (Study)
(1) Someone who is constantly suffering and wishes ill for others, resulting in self-inflicted pain.[7]