Significance of Beneficial

The keyphrase "Beneficial" encompasses a variety of meanings across different philosophical and religious contexts. In Vaishnavism, it denotes advantageous outcomes. The Purana highlights the moral implications of yielding to inclinations, as discussed by Ashtavakra. Rasashastra associates "Beneficial" with health-enhancing items or practices. In Theravada, it refers to actions that positively impact the care of sick monks. Overall, "Beneficial" implies a positive influence or outcome in various aspects of life and morality.1
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Synonyms: Helpful, Advantageous, Favorable, Profitable, Useful

In Dutch: Gunstig; In Finnish: Hyödyllinen; In Spanish: Beneficioso

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Buddhist concept of 'Beneficial'

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In Buddhism, "Beneficial" signifies actions or qualities that support the well-being of the sick monk, emphasizing compassion and care as essential components of the monastic community's harmony and health.

Significance in Theravada (major branch of Buddhism):
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From: Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka

(1) Actions or qualities that contribute positively to the care of the sick monk.[1]

Theravada is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

Hindu concept of 'Beneficial'

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In Hinduism, "Beneficial" encompasses practices and items promoting health, advantageous outcomes, and the moral reflection on yielding to inclinations, highlighting positive impacts and ethical considerations in one's actions.

Significance in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):
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From: Chaitanya Bhagavata

(1) Something that is advantageous or helpful, producing positive outcomes.[2]

Vaishnava or vaishnavism (vaishnavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).

Significance in Rasashastra (chemistry and alchemy):
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From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry

(1) Describes items or practices that contribute positively to health or the effects of the medication.[3]

Rasashastra is an important branch of Ayurveda, specialising in chemical interactions with herbs, metals and minerals. Some texts combine yogic and tantric practices with various alchemical operations. The ultimate goal of Rasashastra is not only to preserve and prolong life, but also to bestow wealth upon humankind.

Significance in Purana and Itihasa (epic history):
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From: Mahabharata (English)

(1) Referring to the potential positive outcomes of yielding to inclinations, a point raised by Ashtavakra to reflect on the moral implications of their situation.[4]

The Purana refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.