What Does vanity Mean
Vanity , from the Latin vanĭtas , is the quality of vain (empty, hollow or lacking in reality, substance or solidity). This adjective is linked to the insubstantial, arrogance, presumption and puffiness .
Nor should we forget that this term that concerns us is used, in the same way, to refer to all that set of things that exist in our world and that have an expiration date.
Vanity is a manifestation of pride and arrogance . The vain person feels superior to others, whether from an intellectual or physical point of view. The conceited does not hesitate to highlight his supposed ability whenever he can, belittling the rest of the people.
In this sense, vanity conceals a feeling of inferiority and the desire to be accepted by the other. By showing off his virtues, the vain man tries to show that he is no less than anyone (what he really feels) and expects the applause and admiration of those around him.
For Christian theology, vanity makes man feel that he does not need God . It is a kind of self-idolatry: the vain person rejects God because he has himself. Vanity, in fact, is one of the deadly sins (since it begets other sins ).
Specifically, we can establish that seven are the capital sins, the vices that Christianity stipulates that must be avoided because they are contrary to the morals of this religion: lust, gluttony, greed, laziness, envy, anger and the aforementioned vanity or pride.
More exactly we can say that the latter, like the rest of the aforementioned sins, is associated with a very specific demon. In this case it is related to Lucifer, which is the name given to the fallen angel. It is about that angel who had great beauty and wonderful wisdom but who, moved by his pride, was drawn to hell where he thus became Satan.
A good way to understand what vanity is is found in the myth of Narcissus . The best known version of this story indicates that Narcissus was a young man in love with himself. One day, seeing her beautiful face reflected in a lake, he becomes absorbed and enraptured, unable to separate himself from the image. Finally Narcissus dies (committing suicide, drowning or for not being able to separate himself from his reflection, depending on the version) and a beautiful flower grows in the place.
In addition to all the above, we cannot ignore the fact that there is currently a Madrid publication entitled "Vanidad". It is a magazine that addresses a wide variety of topics, focused almost exclusively on the female audience.
Thus, we find ourselves writing articles on subjects such as fashion, beauty, culture in general, gastronomy or famous people. In the same way, this publication has been so well received that it also has its own radio station and television channel.