Significance of Case

The term "Case" varies in meaning across different contexts. In Tibetan Buddhism, it refers to specific instances related to cognition. Vyakarana highlights that a case presents unique situations affecting individual understanding of meaning. Dharmashastra focuses on legal cases in court, while Theravada addresses specific situations related to monks' offenses and general behavioral discussions. In scientific contexts, "case" describes instances like hepatitis B infections or individuals in studies, such as those related to COVID-19, for analyzing public behavior.1
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Synonyms: Instance, Circumstance, Example, Lawsuit, Matter, Condition

In Finnish: Asia; In Spanish: Caso; In Dutch: Geval

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

Buddhist concept of 'Case'

Buddhism Books

In Buddhism, "Case" signifies specific instances examined for insights into cognition, ethical behavior, or monk's offenses, serving as examples for deeper understanding and discussions on proper conduct and mindfulness.

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

From: Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka

(1) A particular situation or example, referenced in the context of discussing a monk's offence.[1] (2) Refers to a specific instance or occurrence related to the overall discussion of proper behavior and actions.[2]

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 Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism):
Tibetan Buddhism Books

From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]

(1) Specific instances being analyzed or discussed, particularly relating to the nature of cognition.[3]

Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayana) are collected indepently.

Hindu concept of 'Case'

Hinduism Books

In Hinduism, "Case" can refer to legal disputes adjudicated in court or to specific situations where meanings vary among individuals, reflecting the complex interplay between law and personal interpretation within the religion.

Significance in Dharmashastra (religious law):
Dharmashastra Books

From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi

(1) Legal matters or disputes that are investigated in the court.[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.

Significance in Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar):
Vyakarana Books

From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari

(1) The particular situation or scenario in which the understanding of meaning may differ among individuals.[5]

Vyakarana refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.

The concept of Case in scientific sources

Science Books

The keyphrase "Case" refers to instances of diseases such as COVID-19 and hepatitis B in a study analyzing public behavior, as well as individuals whose causes of death were investigated.

Significance in Scientific journals, articles, etc.:

From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences

(1) These are individuals who have the disease and were recruited for the study, and they were matched with control subjects.[6] (2) This refers to instances of hepatitis B infection identified among the study participants.[7] (3) This is a term referring to the instances of a disease, like COVID-19, that were used in this study to analyze the public's behavior.[8] (4) Cases are the individuals included in the study, and they were brought to the institute, with the cause of death needing to be determined.[9]

This section includes scientific research in the field of healthcare, often involving traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Holistic health. It includes papers from scientific journals classified as either original, clinical or experimental research, review articles or case reports.

Plural form: Cases.