Significance of Trouble

The concept of trouble varies across different philosophical and religious perspectives. In Vaishnavism, trouble arises from neglecting the path of bhakti in favor of impersonal knowledge, leading to challenges. In Yoga, trouble is seen as discomfort to be avoided in postures. Dharmashastra views trouble as crises demanding a king's prompt response and as misfortunes stemming from both human and divine sources. Each perspective highlights the necessity of addressing and managing trouble effectively in their respective contexts.1
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Synonyms: Difficulty, Problem, Issue, Dilemma, Challenge, Obstacle, Hindrance, Adversity, Predicament, Distress, Hardship, Strife, Turmoil

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Hindu concept of 'Trouble'

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In Hinduism, "Trouble" encompasses challenges faced by rulers, consequences of neglecting bhakti for impersonal knowledge, discomfort from improper posture, and misfortunes instigated by both human and divine forces.

Significance in Dharmashastra (religious law):
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From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi

(1) Misfortunes due to human as well as divine agencies that can appear simultaneously.[1] (2) Challenges or crises that may arise, requiring immediate and effective response from a king.[2]

Dharmashastra contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.

Significance in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):
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From: Bhajana-Rahasya

(1) The result of disrespecting the path of bhakti and striving for impersonal knowledge, leading to challenges and hardship.[3]

Vaishnava or vaishnavism (vaishnavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).

Significance in Yoga (school of philosophy):
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From: Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra)

(1) Discomfort or pain that should be avoided in any sitting posture.[4]

Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as asanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).

Plural form: Troubles.