Significance of Prosperous

The term prosperous encompasses various interpretations within different contexts. In Vaishnavism, it refers to experiencing wealth and growth in life. Jyotisha connects prosperity to fortunate astrological alignments that lead to success and good health. Dharmashastra describes it in terms of thriving agricultural conditions that influence tax assessments. Furthermore, Indian history associates prosperity with success stemming from divine intervention and blessings. Overall, prosperous signifies a state of success, wealth, and growth across these perspectives.1
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Synonyms: Affluent, Thriving, Wealthy, Flourishing, Successful, Productive, Opulent, Rich, Profitable, Well-off

In Dutch: Voorspoedig; In Finnish: Vauras; In Spanish: Próspero

The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.

Buddhist concept of 'Prosperous'

Buddhism Books

In Buddhism, "Prosperous" signifies achieving success and abundance. It's viewed as a positive result stemming from virtuous actions and dedicated effort.

Significance in Theravada (major branch of Buddhism):
Theravada Books

From: Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)

(1) Achieving success and abundance is a desirable outcome that can be attained through virtuous actions and diligent effort, leading to becoming prosperous.[1]

From: Guide to Tipitaka

(1) Nations are expected to be prosperous under the influence of Buddha's teachings, which indicates economic stability and overall well-being for society.[2]

Theravada is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

Hindu concept of 'Prosperous'

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In Hinduism, "Prosperous" signifies success and wealth, indicated by physical traits, flourishing agricultural conditions affecting taxes, favorable astrological influences leading to prosperity, and overall growth in life's endeavors.

Significance in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):
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From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu

(1) Prosperous suggests a state of flourishing and abundance, characterized by wealth, success, and overall well-being, indicating a favorable condition in various aspects.[3] (2) Experiencing wealth, success, and growth in endeavors or life.[4]

From: Chaitanya Bhagavata

(1) This individual enjoyed financial well-being and abundance, contributing to the high regard in which they were held by other members of the brahmana community.[5]

Vaishnava or vaishnavism (vaishnavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).

Significance in Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology):
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From: Brihat Samhita

(1) Success and wealth in life, often indicated by certain positive physical characteristics.[6] (2) A fortunate and successful state, especially in wealth and health, that can result from specific astrological alignments.[7]

Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotisha or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy’ or “Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.

Significance in Dharmashastra (religious law):
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From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi

(1) Describes the condition of agricultural holdings that are flourishing; a factor taken into account when determining tax levies.[8]

Dharmashastra contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.

The concept of Prosperous in local and regional sources

History Books

Prosperous signifies a state of success or thriving, often influenced by divine intervention or good fortune, as illustrated by the blessings obtained through Nama, according to regional sources.

Significance in India history and geography:

From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints

(1) A state of success or thriving that can result from divine intervention or good fortune, as described in the blessings received through Nama.[9]