Significance of Actual life
In Tibetan Buddhism, Actual life highlights the genuine actions and characteristics of individuals, transcending their caste identity and focusing on their real-world behaviors. This concept emphasizes the importance of individual qualities rather than predetermined social status at birth. Similarly, in Dharmashastra, Actual life pertains to the real-life experiences that shape the understanding of classifications and rules within vyavaharapadas, further emphasizing the significance of lived experiences over caste-based identities.
Synonyms: Real life, Everyday life, True life, Living reality, Reality
In Finnish: Todellinen elämä; In Dutch: Het werkelijke leven; In Spanish: La vida real
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Buddhist concept of 'Actual life'
Actual life in Buddhism highlights individuals' real-world behaviors and qualities, emphasizing character over caste identity. It encourages focusing on genuine actions and moral attributes, moving beyond societal labels defined at birth.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) A phrase emphasizing the real-life behaviors and qualities of individuals, contrasting with their caste identity at birth.[1] (2) The real-world actions and behaviors of individuals that reflect their character and qualities, beyond mere caste identity.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Actual life'
Actual life in Hinduism encompasses real-life contexts and experiences that shape the classifications and rules of vyavaharapadas, reflecting the significance of practical realities in understanding spiritual and social frameworks within the religion.
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) The lived experience that allows for the recognition of transformations, which do not possess the same level of reality as primordial matter.[3] (2) The real-world experiences and perceptions that lead to confusion regarding the true nature of things.[4]
From: Yajnavalkya-smriti (Vyavaharadhyaya)—Critical study
(1) Real-life contexts and experiences that inform the classifications and rules of vyavaharapadas.[5]