Significance of Causal effect

Causal effect encompasses the relationship between causes and their outcomes across various philosophies. In Tibetan Buddhism, it highlights the link between a cause and its expected result. Purana focuses on the relationship between the Supreme Being and the universe, underlining that the Supreme causes everything while remaining uncaused. Mahayana emphasizes actions and their spiritual consequences, while Kavyashastra specifically illustrates the connection between an action and its corresponding effect. Each perspective underscores the significance of causation in understanding reality.

Synonyms: Causal relationship, Causal influence, Cause-and-effect relationship, Causal connection, Causation, Cause-and-effect, Impact, Influence, Result

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Buddhist concept of 'Causal effect'

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Causal effect in Buddhism highlights the link between actions and their consequences, emphasizing that one's intentions can lead to specific spiritual outcomes. It reflects the fundamental principle of karma, shaping moral and spiritual development.

Significance of Causal effects in Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism):

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From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]

(1) The relationship between a cause and its resulting effect, particularly when one has assumed a specific outcome.^[1]

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.

Significance of Causal effects in Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism):

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From: Shurangama Sutra (with commentary) (English)

(1) The relationship between actions and their outcomes, emphasized in the context of spiritual consequences.^[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 'Causal effect'

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In Hinduism, the causal effect involves the connection between actions and their outcomes, along with the Supreme Being's role as the ultimate cause of the universe, despite being uncaused himself.

Significance of Causal effects in Purana and Itihasa (epic history):

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From: Bhagavata Purana

(1) The relationship between the Supreme Being and the universe, emphasizing that while the Supreme causes everything, he remains uncaused.^[3]

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.

Significance of Causal effects in Kavyashastra (science of poetry):

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From: Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana

(1) The relationship between an action or event (the cause) and its resulting outcome (the effect).^[4]

Kavyashastra refers to the ancient Indian tradition of poetry (kavya). Canonical literature (shastra) of the includes encyclopedic manuals dealing with prosody, rhetoric and various other guidelines serving to teach the poet how to compose literature.

Plural form: Causal effects.

Last Updated: 23 October, 2024