Significance of Other God
Synonyms: Deity, Divine being, Higher power, Celestial being, Supernatural entity, Supreme being, Godhead., Divinity, Almighty, Creator
In Dutch: Andere God; In Finnish: Toinen Jumala; In Spanish: Otro dios
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Hindu concept of 'Other God'
In Hinduism, the term "Other God" encompasses deities beyond the Sun-god, those distinct from the Self, flower-residing deities, warriors against Asuras, aspects of Brahman, and additional deities apart from Shiva and Vishnu.
From: Markandeya Purana (Study)
(1) Entities like Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Indra, and others that Surya is identified with in the text.[1] (2) Deities that join together to fight against the Asuras alongside Candika.[2]
From: Padma Purana
(1) Indicates the involvement of deities other than Ganesha in the battle, who actively participated in the fight.[3] (2) Deities outside of Vishnu, often viewed with lesser favor and not suitable for worship by brahmanas according to the text.[4]
From: Agni Purana
(1) Deities besides lord Shiva and lord Vishnu, including Bhaskara (the Sun).[5]
From: Brihaddharma Purana (abridged)
(1) Divine beings, including Brahma and Vishnu, who honor and worship the goddess Ganga in the narrative.[6]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankara Bhashya)
(1) Refers to deities beyond the sun-god, who are similarly qualified for different forms of worship and knowledge.[7]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad
(1) The deities represented by Bhuh, Bhuvah, and Suvah, regarded as limbs of Brahman.[8]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) Refers to deities in the context of the discussed verse, particularly how they relate to the concept of Brahman-bliss and its implications.[9]
From: Siddhanta Sangraha of Sri Sailacharya
(1) Deities such as Indra and others, which in the context of the text, are seen as limbs or parts of the Supreme Lord.[10]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Any deity that exists apart from the Self, which is considered to be incomparable in quality.[11]
From: Varahi Tantra (English Study)
(1) The deities that reside on the petals of the flowers.[12]
From: Shaiva Upanishads (A Critical Study)
(1) Deities other than Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, believed to be present in the small spicules of Rudraksha beads.[13]
Jain concept of 'Other God'
In Jainism, "Other gods" signifies additional divine beings involved in the rituals and events during Lord Sambhava's death, highlighting their role in spiritual practices and the broader cosmic framework within the religion.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) Additional divine beings who participated in the acts surrounding Lord Sambhava's demise and rites.[14]