Significance of Punishment
Synonyms: Penalty, Discipline, Retribution, Chastisement, Sanction, Penalty., Reproof
In Dutch: Straf; In Finnish: Rangaistus; In Spanish: Castigo
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Buddhist concept of 'Punishment'
In Buddhism, Punishment encompasses consequences of actions, including legal repercussions, karmic justice for past wrongs, familial impacts, and specific penalties for violating rules, particularly for monks, each reflecting varying degrees of suffering and severity.
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) The consequence faced after committing theft, including suffering and potential afterlife repercussions.[1] (2) Consequences faced as a result of lying and spreading slander, highlighted through the varying degrees of suffering in hell.[2] (3) The consequence of violating rules, suggested by the Buddha as affecting not just the individual but also their family.[3]
From: Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva fundamental vow sutra
(1) Severe penalties that sinners endure within Avici Hell, which include a variety of torturous methods and devices.[4]
From: Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Purvapranidhana Sutra
(1) Sufferings experienced as a consequence of past transgressions, emphasized in the context of hell and karmic justice.[5]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules)
(1) Consequences faced by monks for breaking the established monastic rules.[6] (2) Consequences that follow the avowal of offences, as established by the rules of the Patimokkha.[7]
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) The consequence imposed by the King on the brahmin, reflecting the legal repercussions of his actions when caught stealing.[8]
From: Milindapanha (questions of King Milinda)
(1) The consequence imposed for wrongdoing, varying in severity based on the nature of the offence and the person involved.[9]
Hindu concept of 'Punishment'
In Hinduism, Punishment encompasses various consequences for actions, ranging from individual misdeeds to societal violations. It serves to maintain order, enforce laws, and administer justice, reflecting moral accountability and divine principles in societal dynamics.
From: Agni Purana
(1) Measures taken against offenders that can vary in type and severity, used as tools to maintain order.[10] (2) Consequences or penalties imposed for crimes or violations of law.[11] (3) A controlling force that helps to maintain order by addressing both the controllable and the uncontrollable.[12]
From: Padma Purana
(1) The action taken by king Dilipa against those who violated their duties or acted against the customs associated with respect for ancestors and deities.[13] (2) The consequence faced for immoral or sinful behavior, from which the prostitute was freed due to her accumulated merit.[14]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) One of the four strategies outlined for dealing with enemies, often involving consequences for wrongdoings.[15]
From: Matsya Purana (critical study)
(1) Consequences imposed on individuals for breaking the established rules and guidelines, meant to ensure adherence to societal norms.[16]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) The consequence that would fall upon the maiden's guardians if she approaches an inferior person; it indicates that the girl is not her own mistress.[17] (2) Consequences employed to discourage crime, which must be applied according to legal standards.[18] (3) The consequences or penalties imposed by the king on offenders, prescribed in accordance with sacred laws and the severity of their crimes.[19] (4) Consequences faced by the washerman for failing to adhere to the washing rules outlined, including mixing clothes or allowing others to wear them.[20] (5) The consequence faced by the party that misrepresents the details of the deposit.[21]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) A consequence or penalty received by Advaita, which led to an ecstatic reaction.[22] (2) The penalty or consequence that Krishna imposed on the atheist, which was initially proposed for Haridasa Thakura.[23] (3) The consequence faced by Duryodhana and his family for their averseness to the service of the Lord, symbolized by their destruction.[24]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The consequence faced by Surpanakha for her desires, leading to a question about the nature of her actions.[25]
From: Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study)
(1) Consequences imposed for wrongdoing, serving to enforce the laws of the state and administer justice.[26]
From: Nitiprakasika (Critical Analysis)
(1) Consequences imposed by the king on individuals who do not show loyalty or who disobey orders, emphasizing the king's duty to maintain discipline.[27]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) Consequences faced by a person for failing to correctly recite scriptures or make errors.[28]
The concept of Punishment in local and regional sources
Punishment represents the severe repercussions characters encounter for violating social norms, reflecting the unforgiving nature of society's retribution against transgressors in the narrative, underscoring the stakes of challenging established values.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The consequence deemed appropriate by the sage Matanga for Mowdgalya's actions of eating fruits tasted by Sabari.[29] (2) Consequences faced by characters who defy social norms; in the novel, they symbolize the harsh realities of societal retribution against transgression.[30]