Significance of Not seeing
Not seeing is a multifaceted concept in various philosophical traditions. In Vaishnavism, it resonates with the sage's inability to find Lord Krishna, the difficulty in perceiving the divine, and specifically the calves. In Mahayana, it highlights the lack of awareness when not engaged in vision, emphasizing the nature of perception. Kavyashastra uses the term nashta to describe not seeing, linking it to feelings of inauspiciousness and mortality. Each interpretation reflects deeper spiritual and existential concerns.
Synonyms: Unobserved, Unnoticed, Overlooked, Oblivious to, Blind
In Dutch: Niet zien; In Finnish: Ei näkemättä
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Not seeing'
In Buddhism, "Not seeing" signifies a lack of perception and awareness, emphasizing the essence of perception's nature when one isn't actively observing, highlighting the distinction between engagement and disengagement in awareness.
From: Shurangama Sutra (with commentary) (English)
(1) The absence of perception or awareness when one is not engaged in the act of seeing; a concept used to illustrate the nature of perception.[1]
From: Mulamadhyamaka-karika (English)
(1) A state when the act of perception is not occurring, indicating the absence of a seer.[2]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka
(1) The state of the monks when they claim to not see the bald-headed metal-smith, highlighting their lack of awareness of his presence.[3]
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) The experience of not being in contact with loved ones, causing a feeling of distress.[4]
Hindu concept of 'Not seeing'
In Hinduism, "Not seeing" encompasses inability to perceive divine presence, the search for Lord Krishna, and connotes inauspiciousness tied to death, illustrating a deeper spiritual struggle and longing for connection.
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The state of being unable to see their clothes, which surprises the gopis.[5] (2) Refers to the action of being unable to perceive or locate something, particularly the calves in this context.[6] (3) The experience of the sage who was unable to find Lord Krishna in the universe.[7]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) The inability to perceive or experience something, which in this context is the divine presence.[8]
From: Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana
(1) The term nashta is used in the sense of 'not seeing,' but it also invokes feelings of inauspiciousness related to death.[9]