Significance of Welcome
Synonyms: Hi, Greet, Embrace, Salute
In Dutch: Welkom; In Finnish: Tervetuloa; In Spanish: Bienvenido
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Hindu concept of 'Welcome'
In Hinduism, "Welcome" (Svagata) signifies a respectful greeting to deities or guests, embodies essential hospitality to all, and represents positive reception, as illustrated by Prakriti-devi's welcoming gesture towards Gopa-kumara.
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) The act of receiving positively, exemplified by Prakriti-devi’s gesture towards Gopa-kumara.[1]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) Svagata, the greeting extended to the deity or honored guest during the worship ritual.[2]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) An expression used to greet and express joy at someone's arrival.[3]
From: Gautama Dharmasutra
(1) The minimum hospitality gesture that must be shown even to lesser guests.[4]
Jain concept of 'Welcome'
In Jainism, "Welcome" or 'svagatika' signifies hospitality and a warm reception, emphasizing the importance of kindness and cordiality in interactions, reflecting the community's values of respect and acceptance toward others.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) Describing 'svagatika', indicating hospitality or a friendly reception.[5]