Significance of Supreme delight
Supreme delight is a concept observed in various spiritual traditions, including Tibetan Buddhism, Purana, Vedanta, and Mahayana. In Tibetan Buddhism, it signifies a deep happiness resulting from offerings to the Great Identity. Purana highlights it as enlightenment and an ultimate joy derived from spiritual pursuits and meaningful connections, as well as feelings experienced by divine figures. Vedanta views it as the joy linked to understanding Brahman's essence, while Mahayana describes it as profound contentment derived from spiritual practice in the presence of buddhas.
Synonyms: Great pleasure, Supreme happiness, Immense satisfaction, Total bliss, Ecstasy, Elation, Rapture
In Dutch: Opperste vreugde; In Finnish: Ylin ilo; In Spanish: Deleite supremo
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Buddhist concept of 'Supreme delight'
Supreme delight in Buddhism signifies a deep, pervasive happiness experienced by all beings through offerings to the Great Identity, and a profound joy stemming from spiritual practice and realization alongside buddhas.
From: Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary)
(1) A state achieved by living beings through the successful practice of offerings and spiritual endeavors.[1] (2) The profound state of happiness that pervades all living beings as a result of offerings made to the Great Identity.[2]
From: Lotus Sutra
(1) A state of profound joy and contentment that arises from spiritual practice and realization in the presence of buddhas.[3]
Hindu concept of 'Supreme delight'
Supreme delight in Hinduism encompasses extreme happiness experienced by the Gopis and celestial beings, reflecting deep love, meaningful interactions, enlightenment, and the joy derived from divine assurances and spiritual fulfillment, ultimately revealing Brahman's essence.
From: Ramayana of Valmiki
(1) An overwhelming feeling of joy and satisfaction derived from meaningful interactions.[4] (2) The overwhelming joy experienced by Lakshmana after healing, suggesting a return to wellness.[5] (3) The ultimate joy experienced by the celestial beings and devotees upon attaining a higher state of existence.[6]
From: Bhagavata Purana
(1) The bliss experienced by a devotee in connection with the divine or during communion with righteous individuals.[7] (2) An extreme state of happiness and joy experienced by the Gopis upon seeing Krishna, reflecting their deep love and admiration.[8]
From: Harivamsha Purana
(1) The ultimate state of happiness experienced by the gods after receiving Vishnu's assurance of victory.[9] (2) Kamsa's anticipated joy at laying eyes on Krishna and Sangkarshana, hinting at his deeper motivations.[10]
From: Skanda Purana
(1) The ultimate joy attained by Vasu upon reaching the world called Goloka.[11]
From: Markandeya Purana
(1) The highest form of happiness that Svarocis and his wives experienced while enjoying their time together.[12]
From: Vishnu Purana
(1) The state of enlightenment and ultimate understanding achieved by those who perceive the essence of the supreme being.[13]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) The highest form of joy that shapes the understanding of Brahman's true essence as unlimited and intrinsic to its being.[14]