Significance of Queen
Synonyms: Monarch, Sovereign, Ruler, Empress, Leader, Matriarch, Regent
In Malay: Ratu; In Dutch: Koningin; In Finnish: Kuningatar; In Spanish: Reina; In German: Königin; In Swedish: Drottning; In French: Reines Eins; In Polish: Królowa; In Portugese: Rainha; In Italian: Regina
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Buddhist concept of 'Queen'
In Buddhism, "Queen" embodies various roles: a symbol of selflessness and loving kindness, a figure facing temptations, a mother, or a royal woman. These figures range from the wife of a king, the chief woman in court, or the one who renounces the world.
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) This is a reference to the wife of the king, and the main character is granted a special relationship with her.[1] (2) This is the title used for the wife of the king, Gentle-heart, who was given to the ascetic by the king.[2] (3) The queen is the king's consort, who hears his dispraise of desire and then praises it herself, and wants to take him in hand.[3] (4) The wife of King Senaka, who becomes a subject of the king's temptations and desires, ultimately leading to conflicts regarding the power of the charm.[4] (5) The wife of king Bimbisara, who experienced an unusual craving during her pregnancy.[5]
From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) Of King Dighiti, conceived a child and desired to see a fully equipped army at sunrise and drink water used in washing swords.[6] (2) The King's consort who also paid homage to the Venerable alongside the King.[7] (3) The pregnant royal woman who is abducted by a bird, leading to the birth of Prince Bodhi in a tree.[8]
From: Mahavamsa
(1) The queen was to be a woman at whose touch leaves turn to gold.[9] (2) The mother of ABHAYA and Cittia, who bore ten sons and one daughter.[10]
From: A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada
(1) She was the wife of King Bimbisara and mother of Ajatasattu, who had a strange desire during her pregnancy and secretly brought food to the imprisoned king.[11]
From: Apadana commentary (Atthakatha)
(1) The text states that the ministers were to take the queen and rule the kingdom, after the king's renunciation.[12] (2) The one who was told that she prayed for a son, according to the text.[13] (3) This is the wife of the king, who showed signs of sympathy and later renounced the world to become a recluse.[14]
From: Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies
(1) This is the figure who is in the portrait with the nobleman.[15]
From: Mahavastu (great story)
(1) A royal figure involved in a game and interacting with other characters.[16] (2) The queen is the chief woman in the king's court, and she is the one who is questioned by the king, and replies with a verse explaining the attraction of men.[17]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) The queen is a royal, and went out to meet the Buddha, and also prostrated at his feet.[18]
Hindu concept of 'Queen'
In Hinduism, "Queen" signifies a high-status female, often a royal consort or sovereign, central to narratives. These women experience joy, sorrow, and influence, embodying power, vulnerability, and spiritual importance. They can be deities, mothers, or figures shaping events, reflecting societal roles and emotional depth.
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) The queen, whom all revere and is the mother, is compared to the earth, which sometimes feels fierce fever when she shakes and reels.[19] (2) The queen follows Rama's car with a sad look, her sorrow evident as she is used to bliss and should not be tried by sorrow, displaying her maternal distress and helplessness.[20] (3) The Queen's bosom was shaken by word-arrows, and she was accused of betraying Dasharatha, with the speaker suggesting her actions would lead to death and distress.[21] (4) The queen will know of their fate and die of woe, indicating the depth of her grief and the emotional toll of the events, highlighting the impact of the loss.[22] (5) This refers to the individual, emphasizing her status, and the importance of her role in the events, highlighting her vulnerability and the need for her rescue.[23]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Shastri)
(1) The queen, Kaikeyi, is depicted as artful and devising a plan, driven by jealousy and incited by Manthara to undertake an evil course of action.[24] (2) The queen, shedding tears of distress on account of the separation from her son, was comforted by Sita’s words. Rama reflected how to address the three hundred and fifty other consorts of the king.[25] (3) The queen is Kaikeyi, who has caused the king to lose regard for her, and who Sumantra believes has committed harmful deeds and is responsible for the king's distress.[26] (4) The queen is the one making requests to the king, and the one who is going to benefit from the king's decisions.[27] (5) A term used by Yadu to address Devayani, denoting her status as his mother.[28]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) The Queen is Harishcandra's wife, who suggests that the King sell her to obtain the money needed to pay Dakshina to Vishvamitra, prioritizing Truth.[29] (2) The wife of King Harishcandra who experiences deep sorrow over the death of her son and the suffering of her husband.[30] (3) The mother of Shashikala who comforts her daughter and guides her decisions.[31] (4) The wife of the king of Benares and mother of Shashikala, who attempts to advise her daughter amidst the unfolding crisis.[32]
From: Markandeya Purana
(1) The queen was taken to Patala by a Naga king, according to the rishi's information to King Uttama.[33] (2) The wife of the king, whose affections are sought through various rituals and interventions, as the text reveals.[34] (3) A female sovereign indicated by q.[35]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) The queen accompanied the illustrious Sakra.[36] (2) The spouse of king Kusika who accompanies her husband and remains equally steadfast and silent despite the hardships they face.[37]
From: Vishnu Purana
(1) The child, however, was not born for seven years, when the queen, becoming impatient, divided the womb with a sharp stone, and was thereby delivered.[38]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) The woman, who has the marks of a wall or gateway on her palms, becomes this, even if she is born as a maid servant, according to the text.[39]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The queens accompanying Lord Krishna are his consorts, signifying his royal status and the opulence of his entourage as he arrives.[40] (2) This identifies a group of high-ranking women who react to a message, showcasing their emotional and behavioral response.[41] (3) Several royal women, including one named Rukmini, are mentioned as approaching another individual with love and smiles after hearing specific words.[42] (4) "The queens" are speakers in the verse, and they are expressing their admiration and acknowledgment of the gopis' devotion.[43] (5) These are the beautiful women, headed by Rukmini, who experience transcendental bliss after seeing the dance.[44]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) These individuals began pleasing Them by performing timely services, as mentioned in the text.[45] (2) Represents an important figure or deity in a spiritual context who governs or oversees aspects of wealth and prosperity.[46]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) Noble female figures linked to power and social standing, particularly in the context of palatial living.[47]
From: Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure)
(1) This is the king's consort, who receives the saintly person's message and then seeks to understand the implications, leading to the king's change of heart.[48]
From: Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story)
(1) The female ruler of a kingdom, or the wife of a king. Vasavadatta and Padmavati hold this title, and their positions are threatened by the King's interest in Kalingasena.[49] (2) An individual that, after performing ceremonies, ate a dish of flesh, not knowing the truth; and after spending that night in remorse.[50] (3) This refers to the woman who makes the false accusation against the prince.[51] (4) The queen refers to Kuvalayavali, the wife of King Adityaprabha, who is deeply involved in magic practices and rituals.[52] (5) The queen's freedom from stain is questioned, implying an inquiry into her innocence or purity.[53]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) The female monarch or the wife of the reigning king.[54] (2) A high-ranking female, included among the specific relational categories that invoke distinct expiation.[55]
From: Sankhayana-grihya-sutra
(1) The queen is addressed with a verse and is part of a ritual where sacrifices are performed on her head.[56]
From: Brihat Samhita
(1) The wife of the king, similarly granted an umbrella with specific measurements.[57]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) The moon is identified as this figure, and when planets are in their exaltation in the ascendant, there are meals in the house of this person.[58]
From: Kautilya Arthashastra
(1) This individual, along with the mother of the king, the heir-apparent prince, the commander of the army, the priest, the minister, the teacher, and the sacrificial priest, would receive a specified amount of pay per year.[59] (2) The consort of the king, whose role is acknowledged, and to whom the minister informs of safeguards, and people that will bring up the prince.[60]
From: Satapatha-brahmana
(1) This is the king's wife, whose dwelling the king visits to prepare a pap for Aditi.[61]
Jain concept of 'Queen'
In Jainism, "Queen" embodies significant roles: Dharini's trials, a sleeping queen's vulnerability, Queen Vama's prophetic dreams, a painless royal mother, a separated central female figure, and the Arhat's mother, all highlighting women's pivotal roles in Jain teachings.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) This individual, named Sudarshana, is married and holds a high position. She attends a festival and becomes envious of a merchant's wife who has children and daughters-in-law. She is deeply affected by her own childlessness.[62] (2) Shakra gave a sleeping-charm to the queen and laid down another figure of the Arhat.[63] (3) The queen, sleeping comfortably from fatigue from pleasure, would have been awakened if Vasudeva had spoken to Candratapa.[64] (4) The Arhat’s mother, who received a sleeping charm from Shakra and later had the Arhat’s image placed at her side.[65] (5) Queen Vama saw the fourteen great dreams indicating a Tirthakrit’s birth.[66]
The concept of Queen in local and regional sources
The "Queen" is portrayed diversely: a central narrative figure, wife of the King, a character experiencing hardship, a symbol of beauty or devotion, and even a figure of tragedy. Roles vary from instigator to victim, highlighting her influence across different stories and interpretations.
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) A Queen is the central figure in this story, who eats a Jak fruit section, gives birth to a Chank shell, and ultimately discovers her son, the Prince, inside it.[67] (2) A female monarch who is married to the King, interacts with her son, and provides him with resources like cooked rice and masuran.[68] (3) The Queen is the supportive mother who aids her son, the Prince, in his escape, providing him with resources and guidance that enable him to embark on his journey and ultimately prove his worth.[69] (4) The Queen is the mother of the Prince who shows compassion by providing him with a packet of masuran and instructing him to leave the country, demonstrating her concern for his well-being.[70] (5) The wife of the King, who bore a Prince and a Princess and was subject to the King's commands regarding her children.[71]
From: The travels of Fa-Hian (400 A.D.)
(1) The queen, curious about the king's frequent visits to the Pei-to tree, inquired about his actions and later ordered the tree to be cut down, leading to the king's grief.[72]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The Queen, hopeless, lies to rouse it: they tangle, finally mute, indicating a figure of authority attempting to incite action but ultimately failing.[73] (2) The term "the queens" refers to Shakuntala and Hamsapadika, who are traveling together to the hermitage, fostering a growing friendship and mutual respect during their journey.[74] (3) In a country like England, the value and importance of kingship lies in the increase in the status and position of the king and this person.[75] (4) This refers to a character in Othello who is accused and, ultimately, reveals the truth, contributing to the play's tragic events and the downfall of the protagonist.[76] (5) The wife of the King, whose indiscreet behavior led to cold treatment, according to the provided text.[77]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) This refers to the figure for whom the soldier fights, and whose care encompasses all that is left behind, suggesting devotion and trust.[78] (2) This refers to the Queen of the Universe, who knows the rest, the divine to whom the soldier has dedicated his life.[79] (3) The queen is a reference to Mira Bai, a figure who rejected her royal status and chose to wander the world with Krishna's devotees, as highlighted in the narrative.[80] (4) This refers to the character who falls and dies early in the story, prompting the king to continue onward, emphasizing the journey's focus and the king's resolve, highlighting the sacrifices made during the trek.[81]
The concept of Queen in scientific sources
Queen, or Queens, is a New York City borough. It was heavily affected by COVID-19, leading to investigations into environmental influences on the virus's spread within the borough.
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Queens is a borough in New York City that was significantly impacted by COVID-19, prompting research into environmental factors and transmission.[82]
Classical concept of 'Queen'
From: Legends Of The Gods
(1) The queen observed Isis putting the child in the fire and cried out when she saw the child in flames, preventing the child from gaining immortality.[83] (2) The queen desired to see the stranger because her women spoke of the fragrant smell; she then made Isis a nurse to one of her sons.[84]
From: Egyptian Magic
(1) This title was bestowed upon a woman renowned for her wisdom, prudence, and magical abilities, during a period when the land faced external threats.[85]
From: Egypt Through The Stereoscope
(1) The great queen, Makere, commissioned a giant obelisk at Karnak and this temple, however her name and figure have been carefully erased from the temple walls, particularly by Thutmosis III.[86]
From: The Literature of the Ancient Egyptians
(1) The Queen is in the Palace and is stable and flourishing, with her head crowned with the sovereignty of the earth.[87]
From: The Argonautica (English translation)
(1) The queen is beseeched to be gracious and not deliver the speaker to the Colchians, acknowledging her potential mortality and susceptibility to ruin from transgressions.[88] (2) The queen, Eidyia herself, came forth on hearing the voice of Chalciope, demonstrating her position of authority and involvement in family matters.[89] (3) The queen is Hypsipyle, who has assumed the role after the people believe that her father, Thoas, is dead, giving her authority in the land.[90]
From: The History of Herodotus
(1) The queen summoned Gyges after perceiving her husband's actions, and presented him with a choice to either slay Candaules and possess her and the kingdom, or be slain himself.[91]