Significance of Poet
Synonyms: Poetess, Lyricist, Bard
In Dutch: Dichter; In German: Dichter; In Finnish: Runoilija; In Spanish: Poeta
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Buddhist concept of 'Poet'
In Buddhism, a Poet symbolizes individuals who possess profound insights into ultimate truth, often viewed as having omniscience, bridging the gap between spiritual understanding and expression through artistic or poetic means.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) Individuals who are perceived to have access or insight into the highest truth, potentially considered omniscient.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Poet'
In Hinduism, a Poet signifies a character who trades an elephant for gold due to his poetic talent, as well as individuals urged by the Alvar to dedicate their poetry to the Supreme Lord, employing creative expression distinctively.
From: Bhagavad-gita-mahatmya
(1) A character who received the elephant as a gift from King Khadgabahu and later sold it for gold coins after pleasing the king with his poetry.[2]
From: Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation
(1) Individuals who compose and create poetry, called upon by the Alvar to refocus their talents on praising the Supreme Lord instead of humans.[3]
The concept of Poet in local and regional sources
The term "Poet" encompasses individuals who articulate emotions and insights through poetry, embodying creativity, influencing culture, and expressing universal truths, as seen in various literary examples and historical figures like Robert Frost and Sri Aurobindo.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A person who is not born to settle social questions, but rather perceives and conveys what is true, representing many others or all time, and whose words will remain true for all.[4] (2) This term is used to refer to the individual who was inspired by a vision of beauty, vain longing for it, and whose dream signposted the landscape of Birth and Rebirth.[5] (3) An individual who composes poetry, expressing thoughts, feelings, and experiences through the use of language, imagery, and rhythm, is an artist.[6] (4) The individual had this role, which was enriched by his translation and introduction of different languages into English literature.[7] (5) The poets are the authors of the poem who are mentioned in the text as the ones dealing with the character and psychology of Sundari.[8]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) "Imagination is the gilded shadow of truth", says the poet, and we enter into creation, and then for us it becomes living, and things are dead in themselves; only we give them life, and then, like fools, we turn around and are afraid of them, or enjoy them.[9] (2) Poet is a characteristic that Krishna is described as possibly being.[10]