Significance of Sacred devotion
Sacred devotion encompasses various interpretations across different traditions in South Asia. In Buddhist contexts, it reflects reverence for the Buddha and religious icons. In Vaishnavism, it emphasizes the teachings of Shri Caitanya and Nityananda, highlighting the devotees' love for the divine. According to Purana, it involves respectful service to deities and a serious approach to worship. Historical perspectives express intense love for God, as seen in the poetry of Potana, while Kavyashastra identifies reverence for Hari’s lotus feet as sacred.
Synonyms: Spiritual commitment, Divine reverence, Reverence, Veneration, Piety, Adoration, Worship, Sanctity
In Dutch: Heilige devotie
In Finnish: Pyhä omistautuminen
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Hindu concept of 'Sacred devotion'
Sacred devotion in Hinduism encapsulates reverent acts towards deities, emphasizes respect for divine authority, and highlights commitments to teachings and rituals, establishing a profound relationship of love and service within the spiritual practice.
From: Shiva Purana
(1) The humble respect and praise offered by the Gods and Brahma to Shiva, emphasizing his supreme authority.[1] (2) A deep commitment and respect shown by the disciple towards the preceptor and the rituals being performed.[2]
From: Linga Purana
(1) The act of rendering respectful service and devotion to deities, increasing spiritual merits.[3]
From: Skanda Purana
(1) The profound and serious approach to worship and religious observance directed toward the deities, highlighted throughout Lakshmi's rituals.[4]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) An overarching theme associated with the life and teachings of Shri Caitanya and Nityananda Prabhu, emphasizing the importance of accepting their influence in one's life.[5]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) Refers to the holy and committed love that devotees have towards the divine.[6]
From: Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana
(1) An act of reverence directed toward Hari’s lotus feet that is identified as sacred.[7]
The concept of Sacred devotion in local and regional sources
Sacred devotion encompasses a profound love for God, illustrated through poetry by figures such as Potana, and manifests through the reverence people hold for the Buddha and significant religious icons, highlighting its integral role in spiritual practice.
From: Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang)
(1) Reflects the reverence the people display towards the Buddha and significant religious icons or images.[8]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The intense love and allegiance devoted to God, expressed through the poetry of figures like Potana.[9]