Significance of Real world
The concept of the Real world, as described in Purana and Vedanta, highlights its significance as the true essence of existence. It is viewed as an actual existence blending reality and unreality, contrasting the deluded mind's perception with true understanding. Vedanta further emphasizes the Real world as the external environment perceived through senses, affirming its role in moral retribution and asserting its independence from individual thoughts. Ultimately, both philosophies recognize the tangible and concrete nature of the universe despite its inherent changes.
Synonyms: Tangible world, Physical world, Real life, Real-life
In Dutch: Echte wereld; In Finnish: Todellinen maailma; In Spanish: Mundo real
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Hindu concept of 'Real world'
In Hinduism, the Real world encompasses the tangible external environment, blending reality and unreality, representing concrete existence with moral implications, and serving as a contrast to spiritual truth and illusion, while considered true existence.
From: Mandukya Upanishad
(1) The external environment perceived through the senses, distinguished from internal thoughts and sensations.[1] (2) The tangible, external environment that exists independently of an individual's thoughts or perceptions.[2]
From: Prasthanatrayi Swaminarayan Bhashyam (Study)
(1) The assertion that the universe is a real place for moral retribution, as opposed to mere illusion or unreal appearance.[3]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) The tangible and observed existence of the universe, which is argued against being equivalent to nothingness.[4]
From: Isopanisad (Madhva commentary)
(1) Refers to the concrete existence and reality of the universe, despite its changes.[5]
From: Kaivalya Upanishad
(1) The perception of reality that is often contrasted with spiritual truth or absolute existence.[6]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) The existence that is considered to be true or actual, as opposed to illusion or fantasy.[7] (2) The true essence of existence, which blends reality and unreality rather than being seen as separate entities.[8] (3) The perceived reality by the minds of the deluded, contrasted with true understanding.[9]
The concept of Real world in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Real world" denotes a deeper understanding beyond superficial experiences, as illustrated by Rukeyser’s insights on Ajanta, where it signifies enlightenment and a more profound perception of reality.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A state of understanding or enlightenment that transcends mere appearances or superficial experiences, as suggested in Rukeyser’s reflections on Ajanta.[10]