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   Lila (Sanskrit: लीला līlā) or leela (/ ˈ l iː l ə /) can be loosely translated as "divine play". The concept of lila asserts that creation, instead of being an objective for achieving any purpose, is rather an outcome of the playful nature of the divine.

2. www.hindu-blog.com › 2024 › 11The World as Lila or Sport of God – Hinduism Perspective ...

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   1 hour ago · By Abhilash Rajendran. In Hinduism, the concept of the world as a "Lila" (लीला), or divine play, is central to understanding the nature of reality, the cosmos, and the relationship between the divine and creation. The term "Lila" is often used to describe the universe and all its events as a manifestation of God's joyful, playful activity.

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   3 days ago · The concept of Lila refers to the divine play of God, highlighting a playful and enjoyable aspect of the divine. It emphasizes that the universe operates through a cosmic play, where every action serves a greater purpose, often shrouded in mystery and joy. 2. The Concept of Lila in Hindu Philosophy

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   Mar 24, 2009 · Jesus in Hinduism. Shaunaka Rishi Das has been Director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies since its inception in 1997. He gives his view on Jesus from a Hindu perspective. In order to see...

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   Sep 25, 2024 · Lila, often translated as “divine play,” is a profound concept in Hindu mythology that encapsulates the essence of creation, preservation, and destruction. It represents the playful, joyful, and spontaneous aspect of the divine, suggesting that the universe is not merely a mechanical entity but a vibrant and dynamic expression of the divine ...

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   Oct 22, 2024 · Lila, often translated as “divine play,” is a profound concept in Hindu philosophy that signifies the playful, spontaneous nature of the divine. This idea encapsulates the essence of creation, preservation, and dissolution as a form of cosmic play orchestrated by the divine.

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   What is Lila in Hindu mythology?

   • The basic recurring theme in Hindu mythology is the creation of the world by the self-sacrifice of God—"sacrifice" in the original sense of "making sacred"—whereby God becomes the world which, in the end, becomes again God. This creative activity of the Divine is called lila, the play of God, and the world is seen as the stage of the divine play.

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   What is Lila in Indian philosophy?

   • The concept of lila is common to both non-dualist and dualist philosophical schools of Indian philosophy, but has a markedly different significance in each. Within non-dualism, lila is a way of describing all reality, including the cosmos, as the outcome of creative play by the divine absolute (Brahman).

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   What does Lila mean in South Asia?

   • In South Asia, Lila has different meanings such as play, game, theatre, sport, and creativity. South Asian devotees perceive god as individual with personality and passions (Mason: 52).

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   What is Lila in Vaishnavism?

   • Within non-dualism, lila is a way of describing all reality, including the cosmos, as the outcome of creative play by the divine absolute (Brahman). In Vaishnavism, lila refers to the activities of God and devotee, as well as the macrocosmic actions of the manifest universe. There are multiple theories about the derivation of lila.

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   What does Lila mean?

   • It is a Lila, or sport, of Brahman. It is created out of Bliss, by Bliss and for Bliss. Lila indicates a spontaneous sportive activity of Brahman as distinguished from a self-conscious volitional effort. The concept of Lila signifies freedom as distinguished from necessity. — Ram Shanker Misra, The Integral Advaitism of Sri Aurobindo

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   Who is Lila of Vrndavana?

   • “This charming, youthful god who entrances all by his beauty is the hero of the love Lila of Vrndavana, the central episode of the Krsna cult” (Kinsley: 78). Even though his beauty alone is not considered as Lila, it plays an important role in Krsna’s playful relationships with gopis (cow herding girls) (Kinsley: 74-77).

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   Dec 27, 2017 · “ Lila is a Sanskrit noun meaning ”sport” or “play” that has been the central term in the Hindu elaboration of the idea that God in his creating and governing of the world is moved not by need or necessity but by a free and joyous creativity that is integral to his own nature” (Sax: 13).