Significance of Instrument
Synonyms: Device, Implement, Equipment, Mechanism, Machine, Utensils
In Dutch: Instrument; In Finnish: Instrumentti; In Spanish: Instrumento
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Hindu concept of 'Instrument'
In Hinduism, "Instrument" signifies a tool or means for action, distinguishing between the agent and the implement, encompassing various contexts like combat, cooking, and the internal faculties used for action execution.
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) Refers to the function of the bow as the tool that facilitates the action of shooting the arrow.[1] (2) A term referring to a tool or means used in the context of the root meaning and its application.[2] (3) Refers to a tool or means through which an action is performed, contrasted with the agent.[3] (4) This term refers to the tool or means used to carry out a task, specifically in the context of cooking within this text.[4] (5) The tools or entities (such as soldiers) that are utilized by the main agent (king) to accomplish the objectives in combat.[5]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) This refers to something that is produced by an agent, such as the internal organ or the ahankara, which serves as a tool.[6]
Jain concept of 'Instrument'
In Jainism, "Instrument" signifies tools or means that symbolize experiences or conditions leading to pain and exhaustion for sentient beings, reflecting the philosophy's focus on minimizing suffering and promoting spiritual well-being.
From: Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)
(1) Tools or means that may represent the experiences or circumstances causing pain and exhaustion for beings.[7]
The concept of Instrument in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Instrument" refers to tools like the quadrant, utilized for observing celestial objects and studying stars, emphasizing the essential role of instruments in astronomy and celestial exploration.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) This is in the mind, and the mind attains to powers of finer perception which no instrument will ever be able to attain, and the Yogi has a science that manufactures an instrument for the study of his own mind.[8] (2) These are the external tools, such as the eyes and ears, that facilitate perception; the mind utilizes these alongside the internal organs for experiencing the world.[9]
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) The tools used for observing celestial objects, such as the quadrant, and other instruments, which are used to study the stars.[10]
The concept of Instrument in scientific sources
The keyphrase "Instrument" relates to various tools and methods used in research for data collection and measurement, including questionnaires, goniometers, and scales, aimed at assessing specific constructs such as body image and child victimization.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This refers to the Brief Confusion, Hubbub and Order Scale (CHAOS-6), which is the tool used to measure chaos, and it is a validated and reliable instrument for assessing chaotic lifestyles.[11] (2) This is a tool or method used to measure something, in this case, the ICAST-CH, which is used to assess child victimisation.[12] (3) This is the Persian version of the PWS, and its reliability and validity were assessed using confirmatory factor analysis and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient.[13] (4) These are the tools used to measure and assess the range of motion, like goniometers and inclinometers, to provide an objective assessment.[14] (5) This refers to the BSIQ-SF, which is a validated and reliable measurement tool used to assess body image perceptions among individuals, particularly young adults in Malaysia, after translation.[15]