Significance of Body
Synonyms: Physique, Form, Figure, Frame, Build, Anatomy, Carne, Corpse, Skeleton, Shape, Anatomy.
In Malay: Badan; In Finnish: Runko; In Dutch: Lichaam; In Spanish: Cuerpo; In German: 碍枚谤辫别谤; In Swedish: Kropp; In French: Corps
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Buddhist concept of 'Body'
In Buddhism, the body encompasses a transient, composite physical form that interacts with sensory experiences, highlights impermanence, and serves as a vessel for practice, suffering, and the cultivation of spiritual essence, often examined by bodhisattvas for deeper insights.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) The physical form or vessel in which souls exist and experience perception.[1] (2) The physical form that contains and expresses experiences, which is argued to be under the control or influence of a potential soul or essence.[2] (3) The physical entity that engages in actions related to drinking and bathing, and is dependent on sensory cognition.[3] (4) The physical form or structure of the cow and other animals, contrasted with their names and ideas.[4] (5) Another example of a well known composite that is frequently utilized in discussions concerning identity and existence.[5]
From: The Six Yogas of Naropa
(1) This is the foundation of all feelings, agreeable or disagreeable, and it is purified through Heat Yoga, and the yogi uses it to perform the Transformation Yoga.[6] (2) The body is the physical form in which the practices are carried out and where the Thig-le is spread to prevent sickness and ensure its proper function.[7]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) The physical form that is subject to the principles of birth, existence, and dissolution in the context of Buddhist teachings.[8] (2) Referred to as kaya, it is considered a vessel of suffering (duhkhabhajana) that experiences various forms of distress.[9] (3) The body (kaya) is mentioned as an entity that is empty of permanence and self-identity.[10]
From: Akshayamatinirdesha [english]
(1) This is the body without strength that the bodhisattvas are giving away flesh and blood to nourish.[11] (2) The body is observed by the bodhisattva, examined for its characteristics, impermanence, and lack of a permanent self, and used for the benefit of others.[12]
From: Shurangama Sutra (with commentary) (English)
(1) Referred to in a metaphorical sense as a 'dead thing' that individuals obsess over, while neglecting their living spiritual essence.[13]
From: Milindapanha (questions of King Milinda)
(1) The physical form which Nagasena indicates is not something the recluses cling to, but rather something they bear for the sake of righteousness.[14]
Hindu concept of 'Body'
In Hinduism, the body is viewed as a temporary physical form distinct from the eternal Self. It facilitates action, experiences, and serves as a vessel for the soul, which ultimately departs, emphasizing the importance of liberation from bodily identification.
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) This is a physical form, the existence of which is related to the offices of individuals, and the duration of which is limited.[15] (2) The body is the physical form that is supported by the chief prana, and it is maintained by the chief vital air, and the senses subsist within the body.[16] (3) This is what is left behind when a person departs and enters the path of the gods, and after leaving this behind, a person can no longer make an effort.[17] (4) This refers to the physical form, and the text discusses its origination, and it is where the creator entered, and it is the abode of the organs.[18] (5) The state of concealment of the soul's knowledge and lordship is due to it being joined to a body, which includes sense-organs, mind, buddhi, sense-objects, and sensations. The soul's connection with the body obscures its knowledge and power.[19]
From: Vivekachudamani
(1) The physical form that an individual identifies with, often seen as a source of attachment and infatuation in the context of spiritual liberation.[20] (2) The physical form of an individual, compared to the trunk of the tree in the context of Samsara.[21] (3) The physical form of a person, which is mistaken for the true self.[22] (4) The physical structure of a person, described here as a 'pack of bones, covered with flesh, full of filth and highly impure'.[23] (5) The physical structure consisting of arms, legs, and other parts that cannot be identified as the Atman, as it continues to exist even if certain limbs are lost.[24]
From: Thirty minor Upanishads
(1) A vehicle of existence, which is referred to as a symbol of Cinmatra.[25] (2) It is stated that the body, made up of the five elements, is not the brahmana as it is common to all people.[26]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) The physical form of a person that is subject to death and decay when the self departs.[27] (2) The physical form that arises from food and drink, sustained by water, symbolizing a temporary vessel for life.[28]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) A reference to the physical form of living beings, associated with material existence.[29]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) The physical form that is caused by food.[30]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (Shankara Bhashya)
(1) The physical form, referenced in relation to meditation and the controlling of breath, establishing a holistic approach to spirituality.[31]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) in this context, refers to Krsna's physical form[32] (2) body refers to the physical form of a person, which is noted in the text in relation to the speaker's wealth and happiness of their child.[33] (3) The physical form or structure of a person, emphasized in the context of actions and duties.[34] (4) A physical form or structure, in this context requested from a higher power.[35] (5) The physical form or structure of a being.[36]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) Refers to the physical form of the Lord that Kamala wishes to see.[37] (2) Refers to the physical form of the Lord on which the perfume is applied.[38] (3) The physical structure of a person, which in this context, changes in size.[39]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) The physical form of the living being, which is entangled in material activities.[40]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) The physical form which experiences disturbances linked to the state of mind and life airs.[41]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) The body is mentioned in the text in relation to suffering, comfort, or misfortune, depending on the position of different planets in the houses.[42] (2) The physical form of a person, whose well-being is often predicted based on the astrological influences, particularly when certain planets are in favorable positions.[43] (3) This is one of the sahamas, a set of concepts that aid in the outcomes of all the houses, in the same manner that fate supports the endeavors of people.[44] (4) This is one of the sahamas, referring to the physical structure of a person or animal, as stated in the text.[45] (5) This sahama is the same as Renown, and is described in the text as one of the sahamas.[46]
From: Brihat Samhita
(1) The physical form of the person which includes various features assessed during examination.[47]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) The physical structure of a human or animal which produces the listed excretions.[48] (2) The body is associated with the gravest offenses that lead to death as a form of punishment.[49] (3) The physical form that serves the purposes of the Atman, or Self.[50]
From: Satapatha-brahmana
(1) The entirety of the Person composed of the seven persons, indicating a structured form with distinct parts.[51] (2) In the context of the text, it is described in relation to the concepts of eater, assignments, and joy.[52] (3) Referring to the constructed altar as a representation of the human body, with its various elements mirrored in the physical structure and function of the altar.[53]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) For certain philosophies, the Body is viewed as primordial matter (prakriti) and is regarded as a fundamental aspect of substance.[54] (2) A complete physical form, used here in comparison to denote that a country has multiple parts unlike a singular body.[55]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra)
(1) Refers to the physical form, often viewed as impure and temporary, which houses one's identity and experiences.[56]
Jain concept of 'Body'
In Jainism, the Body signifies the physical form acquired by a soul influenced by name-karma, encompassing various types of bodies that reflect the soul's spiritual journey and karmic influences.
From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)
(1) Refers to the form that a soul attains through the rise of name-karma, which includes different types of bodily forms.[57]
The concept of Body in local and regional sources
The term "Body" signifies the physical form distinct from the true self, often overshadowing spiritual awareness. It requires care yet is not the essence of one鈥檚 identity, leading to misidentification and hindering liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) This is the physical form, a schoolmaster, but to commit suicide is folly, it is only killing the schoolmaster, and another will take his place.[58] (2) The body is the external manifestation of the mind, representing the physical form and crystallised thought processes, which can be viewed objectively.[59] (3) This is associated with the fear of death.[60] (4) This is the physical form, which is getting unfit for work day by day, and the speaker feels that the body is not made for remaining idle.[61] (5) This is the objectified thought, and can not be immortal because it is constantly changing, and it must be separated from sense and thought in order to understand the soul.[62]
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) The body is described as a prerequisite for proper ascetic practice, and it is mentioned that the religious life cannot be pursued without a body, and the maintenance of the body is necessary for practising Jain ascetic restraint.[63] (2) The body is necessary to achieve the final aim of liberation, which legitimizes karpam practices aiming at the preservation of the physical body, according to the text.[64] (3) The body contains four kinds of fluid from which diseases come into being, and it is composed of the four essential elements, according to Menecrates.[65] (4) The body is described as being covered with a network of tubular vessels, and it is considered the support for Yoga, which cannot accomplish its fruits without it.[66] (5) The physical form of the practitioner which undergoes transformation during the rasayana process, and requires preparation before the process.[67]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) Characterized as a woman's sole possession, emphasizing the significance of bodily autonomy and experience in the context of her identity.[68]
The concept of Body in scientific sources
The keyphrase "Body" signifies the focus of homeopathic remedies, which aim to activate the body's self-healing capabilities for addressing various physical and mental health issues, encompassing both everyday ailments and more serious chronic conditions.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is the target of homeopathic remedies, as they trigger its own self-healing abilities to treat everyday ailments as well as acute and chronic symptoms of mind and body.[69]