Significance of Sacred image
Synonyms: Divine representation
In Dutch: Heilig beeld; In German: Heiliges Bild; In Finnish: Pyhä kuva; In Spanish: Imagen sagrada
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Buddhist concept of 'Sacred image'
In Buddhism, a "Sacred image" signifies holy representations in temples, revered figures used in rituals, visual symbols of deities and teachings, and statues embodying spiritual significance, integral to worship and devotion practices.
From: Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)
(1) Representations of holy figures in Buddhism, often used in rituals and devotion.[1] (2) Visual representations of deities that are venerated in worship practices.[2] (3) Symbols and representations of the Buddhist teachings, often used in practices and ordinations.[3] (4) Holy or revered representations often found in temples, which are objects of worship.[4]
From: The gods of northern Buddhism
(1) Statues or representations of deities treated with reverence, different from idols, embodying spiritual significance.[5]
Hindu concept of 'Sacred image'
In Hinduism, a Sacred image signifies idols or divine representations of deities enshrined in temples, essential for worship. These icons hold spiritual significance and are treated with deep reverence during religious practices.
From: Vishnu Purana (Taylor)
(1) Religious icons or representations revered in worship.[6]
From: Parama Samhita (English translation)
(1) A divine representation created for worship, often imbued with spiritual significance and treated with reverence.[7]
From: Vastu-shastra (Introduction to Indian architecture)
(1) Refers to idols or representations of deities enshrined within the temple structure, central to the practice of image-worship in Hinduism.[8]
The concept of Sacred image in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Sacred image" encompasses representations of divine forms, including Lord Siva's Linga in Tinnan's devotion, Buddha's grandeur in a sangharama, and the idol of Bharata Mata symbolizing national identity and spirit.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The form of Lord Siva (Linga) that becomes central to Tinnan's devotion and offerings.[9] (2) A revered portrayal of divinity, in this case referring to the idol of Bharata Mata as embodying national spirit and identity.[10]
From: Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang)
(1) The holy form of Buddha portrayed as magnificent within a great sangharama.[11]