Significance of Revelation
Synonyms: Disclosure, Unveiling, Announcement, Discovery, Realization, Enlightenment, Epiphany, Exposure, Proclamation
In Malay: Wahyu; In Swedish: Uppenbarelse; In Portugese: Revelação; In Italian: Rivelazione; In Polish: Objawienie
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Hindu concept of 'Revelation'
In Hinduism, Revelation encompasses sacred texts conveying spiritual truths, insights from leaders like Svaminarayana, and divine communications that enhance understanding of Parabrahman, serving as a vital source of divine knowledge for followers.
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The revelation of Shri Radha's love was the primary purpose behind Lord Krishna's decision to speak to Rukmini at that moment.[1]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) Events that occurred in Navadvipa, but were not recognized by the society of learned scholars.[2]
From: Sri Krishna-Chaitanya
(1) Divine insights conveyed through scriptures, divided into those not made by any person and those that are made.[3] (2) The process through which divine truth is disclosed to humanity, often through sacred texts and teachings.[4]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) Revelations are rejected by those prone to false reasoning and heresy, leading them to suffer various changes, miseries, and fall into pits.[5] (2) All knowledge derived by intuition, inspiration and revelation, said to be the result of Yoga.[6]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) It provides injunctions and prohibitions that would be meaningless if fate alone determined outcomes, highlighting the importance of human effort.[7]
From: Natyashastra (English)
(1) Revelation, or akshipta, involves the unfolding of the seed in the development, revealing key plot elements.[8]
From: History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda)
(1) Revelation is given a great place among the sources of knowledge in the Caraka Samhita, in common with the sciences and arts of ancient India, highlighting the importance of intuition and insight.[9]
The concept of Revelation in local and regional sources
Revelation, as defined in the text, involves the act of disclosing or clarifying previously hidden truths or concepts, highlighting its significance in understanding new information and insights in various contexts.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) Helen re-entered the room, calmer now, her eyes indicating she had some revelation or intelligence to impart.[10] (2) History is considered a revelation for those who can see, carrying as much meaning as the revelations found in traditional religions, and unfolding through a dialectical advance of the spirit.[11] (3) Revelations are said to have rudimentary principles which are summed up and consummated in the teachings of Islam, tracing back to Hazrat Adam and down to Prophet Muhammad.[12] (4) It is a topic that causes discomfort and dismissal, suggesting it involves secrets that are not meant to be fully disclosed.[13] (5) This refers to the act of making something known or apparent, the revealing of a previously unknown aspect, experience, or concept.[14]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) Revelation was described as the truth of spiritual discoveries, a concept considered by some to be a sixth sense far surpassing known human senses.[15] (2) It is eternal, not to be crystallised as final and then blindly followed. It is eternal and should not be rigidly defined. It is a spiritual law that is inspired.[16] (3) The text explains that it is eternal and not to be crystallised as final, and it may come to any man who has fitted himself to receive it.[17]
The concept of Revelation in scientific sources
Revelation, in this context, is understood through regional sources as a recognition of truth. This recognition is not absolute but dependent on historical and social contexts.
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) This New Testament book, particularly chapter 17, is central to the discussion, presenting the 'Great Whore' of Babylon as a figure subjected to violent sexual punishment.[18] (2) Revelation, central to Kierkegaard's thought, concerns divine truth that is beyond human reason and requires God to create new conditions within humans for its comprehension, signifying a new reality.[19] (3) Revelation, a term with a long theological history, denotes the divine initiative involving the spontaneous communication of God to human beings, making it possible for them to recognize the divine mystery through this revealing act.[20]
From: Religious Inquiries (Journal)
(1) Revelation is a major nodal point that is attacked and deconstructed, and when the prophet is not the subject of revelation, but only observes a series of audio-visual images, it will pave the way for the articulation of a new discourse.[21] (2) Divine revelation features the discovery of truth via esoteric vision and it is co-original with inspiration and intuition, additionally it is fluid in all levels of existence.[22] (3) Revelation is considered the genuine source of religious knowledge, with philosophers insisting on practical and intellectual commitment to it.[23]
Classical concept of 'Revelation'
From: Ancient Egypt the Light of the World
(1) The revelation of true gnosis is described as post-resurrectional, similar to the gnostic Jesus in the Pistis Sophia, where he expounds mysteries to his apostles.[24] (2) The revelation is the subject matter of the Book of Revelation, which is often misunderstood and misinterpreted due to a lack of gnosis or understanding of the ancient wisdom.[25] (3) Life and immortality were brought to light by Horus, the anointed, who was the impersonal and ideal revealer.[26] (4) The revelation of the Old Dark Race signifies a profound insight or discovery that they possessed, now being shared or understood more widely.[27]