Significance of Agency
Synonyms: Organization, Company, Firm, Office, Authority, Institution, Entity, Group, Service, Department, Establishment
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Hindu concept of 'Agency'
In Hinduism, Agency signifies the role of an active doer, yet this concept is deemed insignificant by those who realize the ultimate truth of Brahman, highlighting a distinction between worldly actions and spiritual knowledge.
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankara Bhashya)
(1) The characteristic of performing actions, which is not the soul's inherent nature but rather an imposition due to limiting factors.[1] (2) The concept of being an active doer or actor, which is perceived as irrelevant by the knower of Brahman.[2]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) The capacity to act as an agent, which depends on consciousness for its own proof and therefore cannot be an attribute of consciousness itself.[3]
From: Ishavasya Upanishad with Shankara Bhashya (Sitarama)
(1) Agency, the capacity to act, is attributed to the Atman by worldly understanding, but its true nature is that of a non-doer, separate from Karma.[4]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) Agency refers to the attributes of being an actor or doer, which can be mistakenly ascribed to the Self, obscuring true vision.[5] (2) The capacity of an entity to act independently and make choices, implying the power or ability to produce an effect.[6] (3) Agency, or kartritva, is an attribute of the internal organ and not of the Self, but through superimposition, one may identify with the internal organ and claim "I am the agent."[7] (4) Agency is described as something that can be invested in the inward Self and is contrasted with the nature of the Self, which is free from agency.[8]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad
(1) Means engagement in action, and pertains to jiva, though it is ultimately impelled by Ishvara; this action is also illusory.[9] (2) Agency is due to avidya, and displacing the consciousness of external objects by means of the immutable Consciousness of the Inner Self, one attains the Supreme.[10]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja’s Rajamartanda)
(1) It is described as the soul's essential attribute, but accepting this leads to the soul being subject to modifications.[11]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana
(1) This refers to the means or method through which a drug's action is effectively carried out within the body.[12]
The concept of Agency in local and regional sources
Agency, in this context, describes how Pravin's body and mind were allegedly used as a tool or instrument by Bob, suggesting a loss of autonomy.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A means or instrument, which Khanna suspected Pravin's body and faculties had become for Bob.[13]
The concept of Agency in scientific sources
Agency, in a professional context, means taking initiative by proactively addressing patient needs, sharing information, and seeking assistance for the team and personal growth. It also explores how individuals interact within their work environments.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) The capacity of a player to act and make choices within a game, which can be increased through reinvestment.[14] (2) Agency, along with place, institutions, and collective action, plays a crucial role in Indigenous resilience to environmental change and disaster-shocks.[15] (3) Agency is fostered through action-focused climate change education, enabling children to feel they have the capability to make meaningful contributions to addressing environmental problems.[16]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Agency refers to the power individuals living with dementia hold to influence their lives and demonstrate their will, which can be manifested through actions, even subtle ones, and is a cornerstone of modern citizenship approaches.[17] (2) Agency, within hope theory, refers to an individual's sense of control and their belief in their capacity to initiate and direct actions towards achieving desired outcomes.[18] (3) Agency is a feeling that is gradually built through sustained participation and the ability to move freely between settings, indicating a sense of control and capability in managing one's situation.[19]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) The capacity of individuals to act independently and make their own free choices within the world, informed by their understanding of themselves and their relation to it.[20] (2) Agency refers to an individual's capacity to act independently and make their own free choices, which can interact with religious socialization processes.[21] (3) Agency, in the context of religious women, refers to the capacity for social action and self-fashioning, which can be expressed through pious conduct, even when that conduct might appear as passivity or compliance to external observers.[22]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) Agency, one of the professional behaviors enabling trust, refers to having a proactive attitude toward work, the team, safety, and personal development, which includes responding to needs outside of one's strict responsibilities.[23] (2) Agency is a concept that can be conceptualized in the context of professional work, examining how individuals interact with their professional environments.[24]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) The perspectives presented in the article may not reflect the official guidelines or positions of any agency connected to the research or authors.[25]
From: Journal of Metabolic Health
(1) The official policy of any agency is not necessarily reflected in this article.[26]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) Being proactive towards the needs of patients, sharing relevant information, needs of the team, need for help, and own development, are examples of professional behaviours.[27]