Significance of Advice
Synonyms: Counsel, Guidance, Recommendation, Suggestion, Insight, Assistance
In Dutch: Advies; In Finnish: Neuvoja
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Hindu concept of 'Advice'
In Hinduism, advice encompasses guidance from law codes that outlines appropriate actions for addressing social transgressions, reflecting the moral and ethical frameworks within the religion.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Counsel provided in the law codes that dictates the necessary actions to be taken in response to various social transgressions.[1]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) Counsel provided to individuals, specifically the son and others, regarding responsibilities that need to be addressed.[2]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) Points to the Supreme Being's humility in seeking guidance from Uddhava, despite His omniscience.[3]
The concept of Advice in local and regional sources
Advice in this context highlights the dynamic among thieves, illustrating how guidance is sought even among those engaging in unlawful activities. It emphasizes their disappointment and desire to influence behavior for collective benefit.
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) The guidance given to the foolish thief by the other thieves, reflecting their disappointment and need to control his actions.[4]