Significance of Spiritual entities
In Vaishnavism, spiritual entities encompass beings with non-physical existence, including gods and religious figures, as well as sacred names like Krishna and worship items. The Purana elaborates on spiritual entities by including demigods, Siddhas, ascetics, and other divine beings that gather in Kumudvati for worship. Vedanta adds that spiritual entities can also refer to imagined forms associated with the often misunderstood concept of Atman, demonstrating the diverse interpretations of spiritual entities across these philosophical traditions.
Synonyms: Ethereal beings
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Hindu concept of 'Spiritual entities'
In Hinduism, spiritual entities encompass revered names and objects like Krishna, various imagined forms related to Atman, non-physical beings including gods and goddesses, as well as demigods and ascetics gathered for worship in Kumudvati.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) Refers to beings that possess a non-physical existence, often including gods, goddesses, and other religious figures.[1]
From: Sri Krishna-Chaitanya
(1) Items such as the Name Krishna and objects of worship that are considered spiritual, regardless of common misinterpretations.[2]
From: Skanda Purana
(1) Includes demigods, Siddhas, ascetics and other divine beings that congregate in Kumudvati for worship.[3]
From: Mandukya Upanishad
(1) The various forms, such as the serpent or water line, that are imagined in relation to the misunderstood concept of Atman.[4]