Significance of Obeisance
Synonyms: Homage, Reverence, Respect, Deference, Submission, Bowing, Allegiance, Veneration
In Dutch: Onderdanigheid; In Finnish: Kumaruus; In Spanish: Reverencia
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Hindu concept of 'Obeisance'
Obeisance in Hinduism signifies deep respect and worship, often expressed through gestures like bowing or prostration toward deities and revered figures, emphasizing devotion, reverence, and proper homage in spiritual practices.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) A form of respectful greeting and worship, emphasized in the context of the proper order of homage.[1] (2) Expressions of deep respect, often demonstrated through gestures such as bowing.[2] (3) Acts of respect and devotion offered by everyone in the context of worship.[3] (4) Acts of deep respect and submission, typically involving physical gestures.[4] (5) Acts of respect and reverence that Advaita performed upon seeing the worshipable Lord.[5]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) An act of deep respect rendered by Duryodhana as he bows down, symbolizing humility and reverence in the spiritual context.[6] (2) Acts of reverent respect and worship directed towards a deity.[7] (3) Acts of respect or worship, emphasized in the context of devotion to Lord Balarama.[8] (4) Respectful gestures of reverence or worship.[9] (5) obeisances; a form of deep respect shown through ritual gestures or words.[10]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) Acts of deep respect and reverence, offered repeatedly to Shri Hanuman by devotees as an expression of devotion.[11] (2) Acts of deep respect and honor shown towards deities, exemplified by Shri Gopa-kumara to Lord Shiva and Uma-devi.[12] (3) the act of respect shown by joining palms above the foreheads[13] (4) Acts of respect, including bowing down, demonstrated by Shri Gopa-kumara towards the goddess of material energy.[14] (5) Acts of reverence and respect shown towards Shri Krishna, often part of devotional practices.[15]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) Acts of respect and worship directed towards Krishna and his servants.[16]
From: Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure)
(1) Acts of respect shown by Ramacandra Kaviraja to his spiritual master, Shrinivasa Acarya.[17]
From: Agni Purana
(1) A gesture of deep respect or reverence shown during worship, particularly towards deities or spiritual figures.[18] (2) A term signifying respect or reverence offered to the deities during worship, often repeated alongside invocations.[19] (3) A gesture of respect or submission, often directed to a deity or figure of authority.[20]
From: Skanda Purana
(1) A gesture of respect or reverence shown by bowing or saluting, often performed by worshippers.[21] (2) A gesture of respect and worship; the Apsaras offer obeisance to Narayana in acknowledgment of his greatness.[22]
From: Brahmanda Purana
(1) A gesture of deep respect and worship, commonly shown by bowing or saluting.[23]
From: Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra
(1) A respectful gesture or act of worship directed towards the wife or deity within the context of the rituals.[24]
From: Jarasandhavadha Mahakavyam
(1) A gesture of deep respect and honor, shown towards Shri Krishna and Mother Yamuna.[25]
Jain concept of 'Obeisance'
In Jainism, obeisance signifies respectful homage to spiritual beings such as shramanas and mahanas, fostering positive karma and reflecting the importance of reverence within the faith.
From: Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)
(1) Respectful homage or reverence shown to spiritual beings like shramanas and mahanas, which contributes to positive karma.[26]