Significance of Organ of action
The concept of Organ of action varies between Purana and Shaivism. In Purana, it signifies the physical limbs and senses that enable living beings to interact and respond in the world. Conversely, Shaivism interprets Organ of action as the absence of physical means or organs through which the Supreme Being executes actions, emphasizing a more transcendent nature of divine action. This duality highlights the differences in how action is perceived across these philosophical frameworks.
Synonyms: Instrument, Tool, Device
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Hindu concept of 'Organ of action'
In Hinduism, the "Organ of action" signifies both the physical limbs and senses enabling living beings to interact with the world, and the Supreme Being's ability to act without physical means, emphasizing spiritual presence over physicality.
From: Linga Purana
(1) Refers to the physical limbs and senses through which living beings act and react in the world.[1]
From: Shiva Purana
(1) The faculties through which actions are performed, associated with different forms of Shiva in their creative roles.[2]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) A singular term describing the bodily structure utilized for performing tasks, indicative of an aspect of human function reliant on the Self.[3]
From: Thirty minor Upanishads
(1) The five faculties responsible for actions, including mouth, hand, and leg.[4]
From: Shaiva Upanishads (A Critical Study)
(1) Refers to the lack of physical means or organs through which the Supreme Being accomplishes actions.[5]