Significance of World of Gandharvas
The World of Gandharvas, as described in the Purana, is a spiritual realm accessible to devotees who worship sincerely. It is also characterized as a realm occupied by celestial musicians renowned for their beauty and musical abilities. These musicians play a crucial role in enhancing spiritual consciousness through their artistic expressions, making the World of Gandharvas a significant aspect of spiritual elevation and appreciation in the texts.
Synonyms: Heavenly realm
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Hindu concept of 'World of Gandharvas'
The World of Gandharvas in Hinduism represents a spiritual realm accessed through devotion to the Linga, inhabited by celestial musicians who elevate spiritual awareness through their enchanting beauty and music.
From: The Skanda Purana
(1) The heavenly domain where Pururavas is united with Urvashi after taking a holy bath in Sadhyamrita.[1] (2) A spiritual realm that a devotee may attain through sincere worship and adoration of the Linga.[2] (3) A realm of celestial musicians known for their beauty and musical prowess, pivotal in uplifting spiritual consciousness through their arts.[3]
From: Katha Upanishad with Shankara’s Commentary
(1) An ethereal realm where the realization of the atman is similarly indistinct, akin to how one's image appears in water.[4]
From: Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
(1) A realm mentioned by Yajnavalkya, which is said to be pervaded by the sun, representing a subtle layer of existence.[5]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) The realm of celestial beings that is interlinked with higher worlds such as those of the gods and Indra.[6]