Significance of Circumstance
Synonyms: Condition, Context, State, Environment, Position, Status
In Dutch: Omstandigheid; In Finnish: Olosuhteet; In Spanish: Circunstancia
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Buddhist concept of 'Circumstance'
In Buddhism, Circumstance signifies the external conditions or factors influencing one's perceptions and beliefs, underscoring the importance of situational context in understanding experiences and reactions.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) The different conditions or situations that can affect one's understanding or perception of truth, as mentioned in the context of the moon and interpretations.[1] (2) The conditions or context under which the nature or essence of a thing is evaluated for its established status.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Circumstance'
In Hinduism, "Circumstance" pertains to the particular situations or conditions that may lead to the manifestation of literary defects, indicating the significance of context in understanding texts and their interpretations.
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) Conditions or contexts that affect how an object is represented verbally, influencing which qualities are emphasized.[3] (2) Conditions that may affect whether there is a difference in interpretation of a sentence with multiple verbs.[4] (3) The context or conditions under which certain grammatical characteristics are to be differentiated and analyzed.[5]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) The conditions under which relationships and actions must be reconsidered, reflecting the instability of friendships.[6]
From: Bhagavad-gita-rahasya (or Karma-yoga Shastra)
(1) Circumstances denote the specific social, cultural, or situational factors that influence ethical decision-making.[7]
From: Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana
(1) Refers to the specific situations or conditions under which the literary defects may appear.[8]