Significance of Supreme power
Synonyms: Ultimate authority, Absolute power, Sovereign authority, Paramount power, Supreme authority, Highest power, Authority, Dominion, Control, Command, Sovereignty, Supremacy, Hegemony, Ascendancy, Rule.
In Dutch: Opperste macht; In Finnish: Ylin voima; In Spanish: Poder supremo; In German: Höchste Macht; In Malay: Kuasa tertinggi; In Swedish: Högsta makten
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Supreme power'
In Buddhism, Supreme power can be interpreted as a divine quality expressed through eight attributes, along with the recognition and authority granted to a virtuous individual, highlighting both personal virtues and societal acknowledgment.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) A divine quality manifesting in eight forms: Smallness, Lightness, Greatness, Attainment, Capacity for Enjoyment, Power, Control, and Freedom of Movement.[1]
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) The authority and recognition bestowed upon the wife by the king once her virtues are acknowledged.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Supreme power'
In Hinduism, Supreme power encompasses the ultimate divine authority, characterized by deities like Shiva and Krishna, distinct omnipotent qualities, and the overwhelming energy of Parashakti, governing creation and offering liberation to devotees.
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) the ability of Bhagavan to harmoniously unify all qualities and attributes.[3]
From: Chaitanya Mangala
(1) The ultimate divine authority and nature of Lord Gaura, recognized by Mother Shaci despite her maternal perspective.[4]
From: Bhagavad-gita Mahatmya
(1) Parashakti, the great and all-encompassing divine energy that governs creation, maintenance, and destruction in the world.[5]
From: Markandeya Purana
(1) The ultimate authority that the treacherous minister sought to gain for himself by undermining Khanitra and his brothers.[6]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra)
(1) The highest authority or strength that is understood to exist at the beginning of creation and across different times.[7]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) The capability attributed to the Supreme Person to realize all wishes instantaneously.[8]
The concept of Supreme power in local and regional sources
Supreme power encompasses various concepts including the highest authority influencing democracy, the divine embodiment in figures like Durga, and a spiritual force recognized throughout life, highlighting interconnectedness, unity, and ultimate authority in life and governance.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) Refers to the overarching divinity that encompasses both Durga and Lalita.[9] (2) The highest level of authority or control, referenced in the context of military actions in surrounding nations affecting Indian democracy.[10] (3) The divine force that orchestrates actions and is recognized as the ultimate decider in the process of doing work.[11] (4) A concept representing an all-knowing and all-present entity, often referred to as God.[12] (5) The ultimate authority or divine being that the Seeker addresses as both Master and Guru.[13]
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) Refers to the ultimate efficacy and significance of Rama's name, which can heal instantly.[14]
From: Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang)
(1) The ultimate authority held by the king who extended the influence of his laws.[15]