Significance of Blame

The concept of blame is explored across various contexts. In Dharmashastra, it addresses accountability for cattle safety, assigning responsibility based on circumstances. Mahayana Buddhism views blame as criticism without altering the Buddha's demeanor, while Theravada Buddhism associates it with consequences for Bhikkhus disregarding seating protocols. Within Indian history, blame signifies Sujono's internal struggle over his family's destruction. Health Sciences defines blame as accountability for wrongdoing, often arising from poor communication or actions within infidelity, and is a reported experience by lung cancer patients.1
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Synonyms: Accusation, Criticism, Fault, Responsibility, Reproach, Charge, Censure, Condemnation, Scorn, Accuse, Condemn

In Dutch: Schuld; In Finnish: Syyttää; In Spanish: Culpa; In German: Beschuldigen

The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.

Buddhist concept of 'Blame'

Buddhism Books

In Buddhism, "Blame" encompasses two aspects: the Buddha's unchanging response to criticism and disapproval, and the fear of consequences, particularly for monks, if seating rules were violated, especially concerning women and those of lower status.

Significance in Theravada (major branch of Buddhism):
Theravada Books

From: Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga

(1) The potential consequence that Bhikkhus feared if seating rules were not adhered to, particularly in relation to women and those not entitled to equal seats.[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).

Significance in Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism):
Mahayana Books

From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra

(1) This refers to criticism or disapproval, in which the Buddha's feelings and outward appearance remained unchanged.[2]

Mahayana is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sutras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajnaparamita sutras.

Hindu concept of 'Blame'

Hinduism Books

In Hinduism, "Blame" signifies responsibility for animal loss. It assigns accountability to keepers for predation, requiring compensation. Blame also assesses fault, determining if the keeper or owner is at fault based on the circumstances surrounding the cattle's safety.

Significance in Dharmashastra (religious law):
Dharmashastra Books

From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi

(1) The fault or accountability attributed to either the keeper or the owner depending on the time and circumstances regarding the cattle's safety.[3] (2) Responsibility assigned to the keeper for the loss of animals due to predation; indicates that the keeper must compensate the owner for the loss.[4]

Dharmashastra contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.

The concept of Blame in local and regional sources

History Books

Blame, in this context, signifies Sujono's internal struggle. He grapples with accountability, likely feeling responsible for the breakdown of his family life and relationships. This conflict underscores his self-directed culpability.

Significance in India history and geography:

From: Triveni Journal

(1) Sujono's internal conflict regarding accountability for the destruction of his family life and relationships.[5]

The concept of Blame in scientific sources

Science Books

Blame signifies assigning responsibility for actions or outcomes. It manifests in infidelity, cancer patient experiences, and organizational mistreatment due to poor communication. It can trigger conflict, be associated with stigma, and result from bureaucratic failings.

Significance in Health Sciences:
Health Sciences Books

From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine

(1) The act of holding someone responsible for a particular action or outcome, which can occur within the context of infidelity and lead to breakup or conflict.[6] (2) This is the act of holding someone accountable for a wrongdoing, which some people in both organizations were mistreated by, and it was caused by poor communication in a bureaucratic environment.[7]

From: Journal of Public Health in Africa

(1) Blame, in addition to stigma and shame, has been investigated as an experience reported by patients with lung cancer.[8]

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