Significance of Worldly pleasure
Synonyms: Sensual satisfaction, Physical enjoyment, Material pleasure, Temporal gratification, Sensual delight, Earthly joy
In Dutch: Werelds genot; In Finnish: Maailman ilo; In Spanish: Placer mundano; In German: Weltliches Vergnügen; In Malay: Keseronokan duniawi; In Swedish: Världsligt nöje; In French: Plaisir mondain; In Italian: Piacere mondano; In Portugese: Prazer mundano; In Polish: Przyjemności światowe; In French: Plaisirs terrestres
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Buddhist concept of 'Worldly pleasure'
Worldly pleasure in Buddhism encompasses sensory attachments and material experiences that distract from spiritual liberation. These fleeting joys ultimately lead to suffering and hinder spiritual progress, urging practitioners to renounce them for a more enlightened path.
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) Worldly pleasures are the subject of the desire for renunciation, which is a part of harmonious feelings and is opposed to attachment, selfishness, and self-possessiveness.[1] (2) The anxiously pursued material and sensory gratifications; the verses highlight living happily without the effort to seek these pleasures.[2] (3) Sensual pleasures and material enjoyments that are to be renounced by those seeking a more ascetic and enlightened path.[3] (4) Sensual attachments that bind individuals to the material world, contrary to the quest for spiritual liberation.[4]
From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) The enjoyable and materialistic aspects of life that Sona contemplated returning to after his struggles with meditation.[5]
From: Catusacca Dipani
(1) Sensory experiences and material indulgences that distract from spiritual practice and lead to ongoing suffering and dissatisfaction.[6]
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) Material and sensual gratifications that the king is depicted as pursuing, highlighting his internal conflict with ascetic values.[7]
From: A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada
(1) Worldly pleasures are the material and sensual experiences that are sought after in the cycle of rebirth, often leading to further attachment and suffering.[8]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) This refers to the things that Rahula renounced in order to become a monk, as mentioned in the text.[9] (2) Temporary satisfactions that distract individuals from pursuing the Path to enlightenment, highlighting a contrast with the focus of shramanas and brahmanas.[10] (3) The various desires and attachments that people seek in life that are ultimately fleeting and lead to suffering.[11] (4) Temporal satisfactions that often lead to suffering and attachment.[12] (5) Temporal joys and delights that, while sought, ultimately do not lead to lasting fulfillment or spiritual progress.[13]
From: Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra
(1) The wise person initially avoids seeking worldly pleasures, as a fundamental step in their spiritual practice, according to the provided text's instructions.[14]
From: The Fo-Sho-Hing-Tsan-King (A Life of Buddha)
(1) Temporal joys and satisfactions derived from materialistic or sensual experiences.[15]
Hindu concept of 'Worldly pleasure'
In Hinduism, worldly pleasure encompasses temporary joys and material comforts gained through devotion, highlighting the contrast between superficial indulgence and the ultimate pursuit of spiritual salvation and divine connection.
From: Gautami Mahatmya
(1) Earthly delights or enjoyments that are granted to individuals by Brahmatirtha.[16] (2) Temporal enjoyments which Yayati experiences upon receiving youth through his son.[17] (3) Earthly delights and enjoyments that appeal to physical and material desires.[18] (4) Enjoyments experienced through means such as men, maidservants, and material possessions, considered less excellent than salvation.[19] (5) Temporal joys and satisfactions derived from material or sensory experiences.[20]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) Refers to the temptations and distractions of earthly life, which the mind is prone to dwell upon.[21] (2) Temporary satisfactions derived from material existence that ultimately do not nourish the soul.[22] (3) Temporal and often distracting enjoyments that can lead to spiritual discontent and confusion.[23] (4) Temporary and transient enjoyment derived from physical means, ultimately leading to sorrow and distress.[24] (5) Enjoyments and temptations associated with material possessions and sensory experiences.[25]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) The enjoyment of material possessions and experiences, which a king should not be a slave to if he wants to restrain others.[26] (2) Temporal experiences and desires that distract one from spiritual pursuits.[27] (3) Temporary satisfactions or indulgences that distract from spiritual pursuits and self-realization.[28] (4) Temporary enjoyments and satisfactions derived from material existence, which can distract from spiritual growth.[29]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) Enjoyments and comforts experienced by Raivata Manu during his reign before ascending to the heavens.[30] (2) Refers to enjoyment derived from material life, categorized as the worst form of knowledge in the context of spiritual literature.[31] (3) Earthly delights and activities that Mandodari decides to renounce in her sorrow.[32]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Shastri)
(1) The enjoyment of material and physical experiences that life offers.[33]
From: Anugita (English translation)
(1) Worldly pleasures denote the transient joys and attachments to materialistic pursuits that are often sources of distraction.[34]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) Temporal and material enjoyment that can distract from spiritual pursuits.[35]
From: Markandeya Purana
(1) These are things that the king decided to abandon, along with his kingdom, in order to go to the forest and perform austerities.[36]
From: Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation
(1) The temporary and often illusionary forms of joy derived from earthly or material experiences that ultimately do not lead to true fulfillment.[37] (2) Refers to the transient joys and indulgences associated with life, particularly those that lead individuals to pursue Svarga through austere penances.[38] (3) Temporal and mundane joys or satisfactions that distract individuals from spiritual growth and devotion.[39] (4) Temporal and material joys or delights that distract from spiritual pursuits.[40] (5) Temporary joys and indulgences that are often superficial and can lead to downfall when pursued excessively without regard to their fleeting nature.[41]
From: Haribhakti-sudhodaya
(1) Worldly pleasures are considered ephemeral and a waste of life if pursued without devotion to Godhead.[42] (2) Worldly pleasures are described as ephemeral and full of afflictions, with the text contrasting them with the solace and real unending happiness obtained through devotion to God.[43]
From: Sri Krishna-Chaitanya
(1) One, who is in quest of worldly pleasures, will not gain them by neglecting to follow the course apparently laid down by God Himself for their attainment.[44]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) Abandoning the desire for worldly pleasures is essential for attaining inner peace and realizing the bliss of one's true self.[45]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) Temporal desires and experiences that continue to influence individuals despite states of deep sleep or inner peace.[46]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad
(1) Pleasures derived from external objects and personal accomplishments, contrasted with Brahman's Bliss.[47]
From: Vivekachudamani
(1) Enjoyments and distractions associated with material life that Sannyasins refrain from.[48]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) It is a form under which Brahman can be viewed. The passage about Ka and Kha can be interpreted as enjoining a meditation on Brahman viewed under the form of ordinary worldly pleasure.[49]
From: Naishadha-charita of Shriharsha
(1) It is something that does not taint one whose mind is purified by knowledge. It is an artificial devotion.[50]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja’s Rajamartanda)
(1) Refers to the distractions and indulgences of material life that practitioners are advised to renounce in pursuit of higher spiritual goals.[51]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) These are sacrifices that, along with kindness and self-control, contribute to establishing a good character and promoting overall well-being.[52]
Jain concept of 'Worldly pleasure'
In Jainism, worldly pleasure encompasses material and sensory experiences that distract from spiritual growth, leading to attachment and ignorance. These temporary delights are often viewed as ultimately unsatisfying, contrasting with deeper fulfillment and ethical conduct.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) Temporary enjoyments of life that can distract individuals from spiritual pursuits and following dharma.[53] (2) The temporary delights that lead beings to attachment and ignorance.[54] (3) The material enjoyments that Mahabala and his friends shared before deciding to pursue spirituality.[55] (4) The enjoyment and satisfaction derived from materialistic and sensory experiences in life, often contrasted with deeper emotional or spiritual fulfillment.[56] (5) Describes the enjoyment derived from earthly delights and satisfying desires, which the Queen finds meaningless.[57]
From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)
(1) These are pleasures that the ascetic must close their heart to, including thoughts of pleasures witnessed, heard of, and experienced formerly, and stories concerning them.[58] (2) Pleasures of the material world that can lead to negative dispositions if not properly controlled.[59]
From: Acaranga-sutra
(1) Physical or sensory delights that can distract from spiritual growth or ethical conduct.[60]
From: Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)
(1) Something that is not only transient, but it ends invariably in pain, which justifies the use of the word karma.[61]
The concept of Worldly pleasure in local and regional sources
Worldly pleasure encompasses the pursuit of sensory enjoyment, often distracting individuals from spiritual responsibilities and truths. It acknowledges both the human experience's enjoyment and the risks of overindulgence, potentially leading to moral decline and spiritual hindrances.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A servant of Hari should not think of worldly pleasure as permanent and true, or wander about to claim equality.[62] (2) Desires, sensual and worldly pleasure bind it to the body, and perpetuate the process of birth and death.[63] (3) Worldly pleasures are what the attribute of man, who is engrossed in them, is focused on rather than the love of God.[64] (4) Desires that lead to suffering; Buddha rejects the attachment to them as a hindrance to spiritual progress.[65] (5) The enjoyment derived from physical and sensory experiences, recognized as part of the human experience and not to be ignored in a spiritual context.[66]
The concept of Worldly pleasure in scientific sources
Worldly pleasure, as defined by regional sources, encompasses life's joys and satisfactions. Ayurveda emphasizes that these pleasures are best experienced when one possesses good health, highlighting the connection between well-being and the enjoyment of life's experiences.
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Worldly pleasures are those that individuals who practice asceticism and renunciation do not desire.[67] (2) As her time as a kisaeng was nearing its end, Yi Chŏngch’un realized how miserable and marginalized her life had become and shook off all of these.[68]
From: Religious Inquiries (Journal)
(1) Worldly pleasures can aggravate a person's greed, leading to frustration, regret, nervousness, restlessness, dejection and despondency, and asceticism can help break attachments to them.[69] (2) Worldly pleasures are within the realm that acquiring such mental power that it no longer allows him to be mindful of anything.[70]