Significance of Well-dressed
Well-dressed signifies more than just appearance across various contexts. In South Asia, it reflects a Brahmana's aspirations for children, emphasizes appropriate attire during pilgrimages, and highlights the ornate clothing of deities. Vedanta interprets it as suitable and elegant dressing that enhances one's presentation. Meanwhile, Kamashastra views it as courtesans donning attractive attire to capture attention and showcase their care for social presentation. Overall, "well-dressed" implies elegance, respect, and careful attention to clothing across different cultural dimensions.
Synonyms: Elegantly dressed
In Dutch: Goed gekleed
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Hindu concept of 'Well-dressed'
In Hinduism, "Well-dressed" signifies appropriate pilgrimage attire showing devotion, elegant clothing reflecting social status, the ornate appearance of deities, and the attractively presented courtesans, emphasizing respect, elegance, and careful self-presentation.
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) Having a good appearance through proper attire, indicating elegance and care in presentation.[1] (2) Refers to being appropriately dressed in a manner that is considered suitable or elegant.[2]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (Shankara Bhashya)
(1) Dressed in valuable or attractive clothing, which is part of the preparation before self-reflection in the water.[3]
From: Padma Purana
(1) Being appropriately attired for the pilgrimage, reflecting respect and devotion.[4]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) Referring to the ornate and careful attire of a deity or figure that adds to their divine image.[5]
From: Kamashastra Discourse (Life in Ancient India)
(1) A description of the courtesan's appearance, indicating her attention to her clothing and presentation in society.[6] (2) The appearance of courtesans as being attractively attired to draw attention.[7]
The concept of Well-dressed in local and regional sources
Well-dressed signifies the desired appearance of Brahmana children, showcasing the cultural aspirations of their family regarding social status and propriety within their community, indicating a focus on values such as respectability and tradition.
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) A description of the appearance the Brahmana desired for his children as part of his aspirations.[8]