Significance of Your face

The interpretation of "your face" varies across different Indian traditions. In Jainism, it emphasizes focused and expressive eyes. Historically, it signifies a figure of admiration. In Kavyashastra, "your face" denotes beauty, often compared to the moon, and can represent a subject of deep affection, such as Radha's devotion to Krishna, where his face captivates her heart. It serves as a focal point for both physical beauty and emotional connection.

Synonyms: Your countenance, Your features, Your appearance, Countenance, Mug, Physiognomy, Front

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Hindu concept of 'Your face'

Hinduism Books

In Hinduism, "Your face" can represent beauty, particularly when compared to the moon. It also symbolizes Krishna's captivating face and Radha's devotion, highlighting deep emotional attachment.

Significance in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):
Vaishnavism Books

From: Chaitanya Bhagavata

(1) The visage of an individual capable of alleviating the speaker's grief when observed by the speaker.[1]

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’).

Jain concept of 'Your face'

Jainism Books

In Jainism, "Your face" signifies focused and dynamic attention. Hymns suggest the eyes should be fixed upon and "dancing" on the face, indicating a concentrated and lively awareness.

Significance in Jainism (general):

From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra

(1) The eyes are fixed on your face, and the eyes should be always dancing on your face, according to the hymn of praise.[2]

Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

The concept of Your face in local and regional sources

History Books

Your face, in this context, symbolizes the object of the speaker's affection and admiration. It represents someone held in high regard and looked up to by the speaker.

Significance in India history and geography:

From: Triveni Journal

(1) This represents the subject of the speaker's affection, with whom they are looking up to.[3]

Classical concept of 'Your face'

Various literature Books

Meaning of Your face in Ancient Egyptian mythology, history and philosophy:
Egypt Books

From: Legends Of The Gods

(1) This refers to the visages of the malevolent entities dwelling in the water, which they are commanded not to lift up in defiance.[4]

Egypt was an ancient civilization ruled by pharaohs that left behind an extensive cultural heritage and mythology. The Egyptians build the Pyramids of Giza and various temples of great size. Located in North Africa, part of this civilization’s success is the effective use of the River Nile. Their religious pantheon included many Gods dispersed over various belief systems, philosophies and cults.