The Throne of God is the reigning centre of God in the Abrahamic religions: primarily Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The throne is said by various holy books to reside beyond the Seventh Heaven and is called Araboth (Hebrew: עֲרָ××ֹתâ âÄrÄá¸Åṯ) in Judaism,[1] and al-'Arsh in Islam. Many in the Christian religion consider the ceremonial chair as symbolizing or representing an allegory of the holy Throne of God.
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Micaiah (1 Kings 22:19), Isaiah (Isaiah 6), Ezekiel (Ezekiel 1)[2] and Daniel (Daniel 7:9) all speak of God's throne although some philosophers, such as Saʿadiah Gaon and Maimonides, interpreted such mention of a 'throne' as allegory.[3]
The heavenly throne room or throne room of God is a more detailed presentation of the throne, into the representation of throne room or divine court.
Micaiah's throneroom vision[edit]
Micaiah's extended prophecy (1 Kings 22:19) is the first detailed depiction of a heavenly throne room in Judaism.
Zechariah's throneroom vision[edit]
Zechariah 3 depicts a vision of the heavenly throne room where Satan and the Angel of the Lord contend over Joshua the High Priest in the time of his grandson Eliashib the High Priest. Many Christians consider this a literal event[citation needed], others such as Goulder (1998) view the vision as symbolic of crisis on earth, such as opposition from Sanballat the Horonite.[4]
Dead Sea Scrolls[edit]
The concept of a heavenly throne occurs in three Dead Sea Scroll texts. Later speculation on the throne of God became a theme of Merkabah mysticism.[5]
Christianity[edit]
Ezekiel's vision is depicted in this 1860 woodcut by Julius Schnorr von Karolsfeld
God the Father on a throne, Westphalia, Germany, late 15th century.
In the New Testament, the Throne of God is talked about in several forms.[6] Including Heaven as the Throne of God, The Throne of David, The Throne of Glory, The Throne of Grace and many more.[6] The New Testament continues Jewish identification of heaven itself as the 'throne of God',[7] but also locates the throne of God as 'in heaven' and having a secondary seat at the Right Hand of God for the Session of Christ.[8]
Revelation[edit]
The Book of Revelation describes the Seven Spirits of God which surround the throne, and John wishes his readers in the Seven Asian churches to be blessed with grace from God, from the seven who are before God's throne, and from Jesus Christ in Heaven. John states that in front of the throne there appears to be 'a sea of glass, clear as crystal', and that the throne is surrounded by a lion, an ox, a man, and a flying eagle; each with six wings and covered with eyes, who constantly cry 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come' repeatedly. It is also said that 'out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices'.[9]
IsaiahIn Isaiah 6, Isaiah sees the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and His train (robe) filled the temple. Above the throne stood the Seraphims (angelic beings), and each one had 6 wings. With two wings they covered their face, with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. And the Seraphims were calling out to one another, 'Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of Hosts' (Some translations title Him, 'Lord of heavens armies', or 'Lord Almighty'). Their voices shook the temple to its foundations, and the entire building was filled with smoke.
Islam[edit]
Diagram of 'Plain of Assembly'(Ard al-Hashr) on the Day of Judgment, from autograph manuscript of Futuhat al-Makkiyya by Sufi mystic and philosopher Ibn Arabi, ca. 1238. Shown are the 'Arsh (Throne of God), pulpits for the righteous (al-Aminun), seven rows of angels, Gabriel (al-Ruh), A'raf (the Barrier), the Pond of Abundance, al-Maqam al-Mahmud (the Praiseworthy Station; where the prophet Muhammad will stand to intercede for the faithful), Mizan (the Scale), As-SirÄt (the Bridge), Jahannam (Hell) and Marj al-Jannat (Meadow of Paradise).[10]
In Islamic theology, the Throne (Arabic: اÙعرشâ Al-Ê¿Arsh) is one of the greatest things ever created by God.[11] Some Muslims including Salafis believe God created the throne both as a sign of his power and place of dwelling,[12][13][14] some Muslims including most of the Sufis believe it as a sign of his power and not as place of dwelling,[15] and some Including Ashari and Maturidi believe it as a metaphor of the greatness of God.[16][17][18]
The Quran mentions the throne some 25 times (33 times as Al-'Arsh), such as in verse 10:3 and 23:116:
Indeed, your Lord is Allah, who created the heavens and the earth in six days and then established Himself above the Throne (Arsh), arranging the matter [of His creation]. House o fun. There is no intercessor except after His permission. That is Allah, your Lord, so worship Him. Then will you not remember? - Yunus 10:3
And it is He who created the heavens and the earth in six days - and His Throne had been upon water - that He might test you as to which of you is best in deed. But if you say, 'Indeed, you are resurrected after death,' those who disbelieve will surely say, 'This is not but obvious magic.' - Hud 11:7
So Exalted be Allah, the True King - None has the right to be worshipped but He - Lord of the Supreme Throne! - al-Muâminoon 23:116
The Quran depicts the angels as carrying the throne of God and praising his glory, similar to Old Testament images.
..those who bear the Throne, and all who are round about it, sing the praises of their Lord and believe in Him and ask forgiveness for those who believe. - Quran 40:7
..and you shall see the angels going round about the Throne glorifying the praise of their Lord; and judgment shall be given between them with justice, and it shall be said: all praise is due to God, the Lord of the Worlds. - Quran 39:75
The Ayat al-Kursi (often glossed as 'Verse of the footstool'), is a verse from Al-Baqara, the second sura of the Quran, and is regarded[by whom?] as the book's greatest verse. It references the Throne, and also God's greatest name, Al-Hayy Al-Qayyoom ('The Living, the Eternal').[19] Scholars of hadith have stated that Muhammad said the reward for reciting this verse after every prayer is Paradise,[20] and that reciting it is a protection from the devil.[21]
Prophetic hadith also establish that The Throne is above the roof of Al-Firdaus Al-'Ala, the highest level of Paradise where God's closest and most beloved servants in the hereafter shall dwell.[22]
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Srikanta Wadiyar, former head of the royal family of Mysore, pictured seated upon the Golden Throne
The Golden Throne or Chinnada Simhasana or Ratna Simhasana in Kannada, was the royal throne of the rulers of the Kingdom of Mysore. It is one of the main attraction of Mysore Palace. It is kept for public viewing only during Dasara festival and on the rest of the days, it is disassembled and kept in safe lockers of the palace.
The Throne[edit]
The Throne comprises a main seat, steps leading to the main seat, and a golden umbrella over the main seat. The throne is carved out of figwood and decorated with ivory plaques. It was embellished with jewellery, gold, precious stones and silver figurines by 'Swarnakala Nipuna' Singannacharya. The balustrades of the steps leading to the seat are embellished with female figures (Salabhanjikeyaru). The four sides of the throne are decorated with creepers. There are elephants on the east, horses on the south, soldiers on the west and chariots on the north. Brahma in the south, Maheshwara in the north and Vishnu in the centre are the trinities. The Royal seat is called the Koormasana (à²à³à²°à³à²®à²¾à²¸à²¨), on which cushion and pillows are covered with cloths studded with precious stones. The hand rests are made of half elephant and half lion shaped art. On the back of the seat is the art work of birds lion and flowers. In the centre is Goddess Chamundeshwari, with Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswati on either sides surrounded by asta dikpalakas (gods of 8 directions). The Royal seat is supported by the horses in jumping pose. The Royal seat is adorned by Lord Brahma on south, Lord Shiva to north and Lord Vishnu at centre. The lions are placed as a mark of victory. On the 3 edges of seat is carvings of 2 horses, 2 tigers and 4 swans The Royal seat. Back rest has the carving of the royal emblem of the Mysore kings Ganda berunda and below it is the quote 'Satyamevoodharaham' meaning 'I shall uphold the truth always'. The Royal seat is 2.25 m in height and on that the Royal umbrella gives shadow to whole royal seat. On the royal umbrella has the words inscribed blessing to the Mysore king. The Royal Umbrella is studded with gems. On the top of the royal umbrella is a celestial bird called Huma, a swan with an emerald gem on its beak. It is believed that on who the shadow of the bird falls, will wear the royal crown always. The below image is the blessing inscription on the Royal Umbrella.[1]
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The 'slokas,' which are engraved on the rim of the umbrella, are addressed to Krishnaraja Wadiyar III and refers to his ancestors from whom the throne has come down from generations of kings. A rough translation of a 'sloka' describes Krishnaraja Wadiyar as 'Lord of the Earth' and son of the illustrious Chamaraja, who is resplendent with the blessings of Goddess Chamundeshwari. '.. You are the Lord of Karnataka Ratna Simhasana.. and this golden umbrella of the golden throne, which you have inherited from your illustrious ancestors, evokes the awe of the whole world.'
History[edit]
According to tradition, the throne belonged to the Pandavas of Mahabharata fame and was in Hastinapura. Kampilaraya brought this throne from Hastinapura to Penugonda, now in Andhra Pradesh, where it was kept underground. In 1336 AD, Vidyaranya, the royal preceptor of the Vijayanagar kings, showed the spot where it was buried to Harihara I, one of the founders of the Vijayanagar empire, who retrieved the throne. The throne was then used by the Vijayanagar kings at Anegondi for more than a century and a half. During the early part of the 17th century the Governor of Vijayanagar rulers at Srirangapatna obtained the throne. In 1609, the governor Srirangaraya gave the throne to Raja Wodeyar. In 1610, Raja Wodeyar ascended the throne. Inaugurated the Dasara festivities. Epigraphical evidence shows that this royal throne was in the possession of Chikkadevaraya Wodeyar in 1699.
Use[edit]Gold Throne Chair
The golden throne was associated with ceremonies, such as the coronation of the king in the early days and conducting of Dasara Durbar. But now it is just on public display during the Mysore Dasara festival when the Maharaja of Mysore conducts his private Durbar. The throne is under the joint guardianship of the scion and the Mysore Palace Board. During the rest of the year the throne is placed in a high security room.
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