Significance of Wound

Wound, as defined in Ayurveda, pertains to injuries to body tissues and can be categorized into two types based on their causes. In contrast, the Mahayana perspective interprets a wound as a reference to the pain stemming from attachment to consciousness and sensory experiences. This illustrates differing philosophical approaches to understanding wounds, highlighting both the physical and psychological dimensions of suffering.1

Synonyms: Injury, Trauma, Abrasion

In Dutch: Wond; In Finnish: Haava; In Spanish: Herida

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Buddhist concept of 'Wound'

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In Buddhism, "Wound" denotes the pain (aghata) stemming from attachment to consciousness and sensory experiences, highlighting how these attachments lead to suffering and emotional distress in one’s spiritual journey.

Significance of Wounds in Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism):

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From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra

(1) Symbolizes the pain and suffering experienced in the process of perception.^[1] (2) A reference (aghata) to the pain caused by attachment to consciousness and sensory experiences.^[2]

Mahayana is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sutras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajnaparamita sutras.

Hindu concept of 'Wound'

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In Hinduism, "Wound" signifies injuries to body tissues, categorized into two types based on their causes, highlighting the significance of physical ailments and their potential spiritual implications within the belief system.

Significance of Wounds in Purana and Itihasa (epic history):

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From: Skanda Purana

(1) The injury sustained by the sage that led to the release of vegetable juice, marking a moment of spiritual significance.^[3]

The Purana refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

Significance of Wounds in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):

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From: Chaitanya Bhagavata

(1) The injury sustained by the Lord from the broken clay pot.^[4]

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 of Wounds in Ayurveda (science of life):

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From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)

(1) Injuries to body tissues, classified into two varieties based on their causes.^[5]

Ayurveda is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Ayurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

Plural form: Wounds.

Last Updated: 30 September, 2024