Significance of Circular shape
Synonyms: Round, Spherical, Circular form, Sphere, Circle, Orb, Disk
In Dutch: Ronde vorm; In Finnish: Pyöreä muoto; In Spanish: Forma circular; In Portugese: Forma circular; In German: Kreisförmige Form; In Malay: Bentuk bulat; In Swedish: Cirkulär form; In French: Forme circulaire; In Italian: Forma circolare; In Polish: Kształt okrągły
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Buddhist concept of 'Circular shape'
In Buddhism, the circular shape symbolizes stability amidst change, as represented by the shade of the rose-apple tree, and reflects the divine light surrounding the Buddha, signifying enlightenment and the eternal nature of truth.
From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) Refers to the unique and unchanging form of the shade cast by the rose-apple tree, symbolic of stability amidst change.[1]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) The form mentioned in some texts that describes the light surrounding the Buddha as being circular, particularly when the Buddha is seated.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Circular shape'
In Hinduism, the circular shape symbolizes various concepts, including internal forms like solar discs, architectural designs of temples, and the geometric features in weaponry, reflecting a fundamental aspect of symmetry and completeness in spiritual and cultural practices.
From: Manasara (English translation)
(1) The design feature of the wheel that requires it to be symmetrical and evenly round.[3]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) Describes the Aniruddha stone, marked by specific lines around its mouth.[4] (2) The shape of some internal worms, resembling that of a solar disc.[5]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) The excellent and costly seat of gold had this form.[6]
From: Brihat Samhita
(1) An observable shape of a meteor that can lead to suffering in towns.[7]
Jain concept of 'Circular shape'
In Jainism, the circular shape symbolizes completeness and harmony, representing the round form of continents and oceans, which emphasizes balance and the absence of sharp edges, contrasting with angular forms like rectangles or squares.
From: Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)
(1) A form that is round and does not have sharp corners.[8]
From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)
(1) The continents and oceans are circular in shape, which excludes shapes like rectangle or square.[9]
The concept of Circular shape in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Circular shape" pertains to the geometrical form of a circle, known as vatta, emphasizing its significance in regional contexts and its basic characteristics as a fundamental geometric figure.
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) This refers to the geometrical form of a circle, also referred to as vatta in the text.[10]
The concept of Circular shape in scientific sources
Circular shape, in the context of Taila Bindu Pariksha, signifies a favorable prognosis as it indicates the oil's behavior after spreading on urine, reflecting health status and potential recovery.
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) Refers to the preferred form of microparticles because they facilitate later processes like coatings, making them more functional.[11]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) It refers to the geographical areas defined by specific radii around mass transit stations.[12]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Music can suggest timelessness by bending the linear flow of time from past to future into a circular shape, according to Karol Berger, which Bach achieved through musical forms.[13]