Significance of Chest
Synonyms: Torso, Thorax, Trunk, Breast., Bosom, Breast
In Malay: Dada; In Dutch: Borst; In Finnish: Rintakehä; In Spanish: Pecho; In Swedish: Bröst; In German: Brust; In French: Poitrine; In Portugese: Peito; In Polish: Klatka piersiowa; In Italian: Petto
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Chest'
In Buddhism, the chest is a vital area for speech production. It's where the wind element interacts, playing a crucial role in the physical process of speaking. This highlights the body's interconnectedness in Buddhist thought.
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) Another area where the wind strikes, significant in the process of producing speech.[1]
From: Mahavastu (great story)
(1) The women said two children were born to Padumavati and they put them in a chest.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Chest'
In Hinduism, "Chest" encompasses physical measurements, like those affected by treatment. It's the soul's exit point, a measure of divine figures, and a site of physical and emotional expression. The chest also signifies a region of care, protection, and is the target of a divine arrow.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) Chest symbolizes the area of the body associated with emotions, protection, and safekeeping, suggesting a place of cherished memories and heartfelt connections.[3] (2) The part of Vidyanidhi's body where the Lord was held tightly during the embrace, leading to the merging of their forms.[4] (3) The chest is referenced as something the Lord would climb on before offering His own feet to the Vaishnava, marking a change in behavior.[5] (4) Refers to the part of the body where Shri Gaurasundara held Vidyanidhi, emphasizing the closeness and intimacy of the embrace that took place.[6] (5) The specific body part of the Lord that Bhrigu kicked, an audacious act enabled by the supreme creator's mercy.[7]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) It is Kadamba-khanda; specifically, it is the chest of Govardhana Hill, according to the analyzed text.[8] (2) Specifies the intended target area on Lord Krishna's body that is struck by the arrow.[9] (3) The area of the divine being referenced for protection, emphasizing its significance in the prayer.[10]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) The location where tulasi beads are worn by devotees seeking protection.[11]
From: Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation
(1) The chest is where Tiru resides, associating this divine presence with the being whom the speaker wishes to see.[12]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) Chest is the part of the body targeted by arrows, causing pain and bleeding.[13] (2) We then, O monarch, beheld a net of arrows spread before the chest of Pandu’s son like a mass of risen clouds.[14] (3) The chest is a part of the body where the Jiva-soul escapes from, leading to the region of Rudra, as detailed in the text.[15]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) This is considered auspicious in women, according to the text.[16]
From: Manasara (English translation)
(1) The breadth of this area is specified as nine parts, according to the text describing the measurements of the lion.[17]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Chest is a circumference parameter that was measured before and after treatment, and the changes were statistically highly significant in the Virechana process.[18] (2) Chest is a site where the skin lesions are found, which is a clinical manifestation of the disease.[19]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) The subject being described, which has the mid-region as its inside and the earth as its bottom, and it never decays, with the quarters as its sides and the heaven as its opening above, and it contains treasures, for in it rests the whole universe.[20]
The concept of Chest in local and regional sources
In the Caraka Samhita, the chest is a location where phlegm resides and is one of the four fundamental elements. It is also recognized as a potential origin of illnesses.
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) The chest is the site of phlegm according to the Caraka Samhita, which is also one of the four essential elements, and is considered one of the causes of diseases.[21]
The concept of Chest in scientific sources
Chest, in this text, encompasses multiple meanings. It refers to the anatomical region housing lungs and heart, observed for shape and medical procedures. It's also a focus of medical imaging, a site for CPR, postural drainage, and a location where pain may be experienced.
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) This is where postural drainage is performed, and percussion is applied, and stimulation can be minimized by placing one hand flat on the patient's ribs and performing a hacking movement.[22] (2) This is the part of the body containing the lungs, and the shape of the chest is observed.[23] (3) This is a main part of the body that the patient must learn to control, and the treatment involves teaching how to use it correctly and understand the purpose of the exercises.[24] (4) This refers to the area of the body, as described in the text, where the lungs and heart are located and where surgical procedures are performed.[25]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) This is one of the main areas of interest addressed in the seven core chapters, in the context of HIV and TB.[26] (2) The part of the body containing the lungs and heart, which is often the focus of medical imaging and examination.[27]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) This is a publication that provides guidelines for medical therapy for a specific condition, as indicated in the text.[28] (2) This is a specific anatomical region where participants reported experiencing discomfort, a location of pain analyzed in the study.[29]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This is the upper part of the body containing the lungs and heart, and is the location for chest compressions during CPR.[30]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) The upper torso.[31]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) The text references chest, though without additional context it is difficult to understand the specific implications or associations of chest within the provided information.[32]
Classical concept of 'Chest'
From: Legends Of The Gods
(1) A container that held a body, which was later discovered and torn into pieces by Typhon, who scattered the fragments across the country.[33] (2) A container was opened at a location where a woman believed she was alone. Inside, she found the body of her deceased spouse.[34] (3) The chest was the object upon which Isis threw herself, expressing her lamentation so loudly that it frightened the younger of the king's sons.[35] (4) The chest was carried by the waves to Byblos and lodged in a tamarisk bush, eventually becoming encased within the tree's trunk, later utilized as a pillar in the king's house.[36] (5) The chest refers to the container Isis searched for after learning about the accident that had befallen Osiris.[37]
From: The Book of the Dead
(1) Typhon made ready a fair chest and by a ruse Osiris was induced to lie down in the chest, which was immediately closed by Typhon and his fellow conspirators.[38]
From: Development of Religion and Thought in Ancient Egypt
(1) There is no trace in Egyptian sources of a story about a "chest" into which a doomed figure was lured by conspirators and then shut in to die, as narrated by Plutarch.[39]
From: The Odyssey of Homer (English translation)
(1) This is what the stranger puts the lid on. He made it fast with a bond that Circe had taught him.[40]
From: The Authoress of the Odyssey
(1) A container provided to a guest for storing valuable gifts, ensuring safekeeping and organization of the bestowed items.[41]