Significance of Class

The concept of class is interpreted differently across various contexts. In Jainism, class signifies groupings based on sensory capabilities. Vaishnavism uses class to categorize hair. For Puranas, class refers to gem categorization, while Vedanta associates it with individuals focused on meditation. In Indian history, class encompasses groups, publications, educational sessions, and a New York-based group, all with specific implications depending on the historical context. 1
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Synonyms: Category, Group, Type, Division, Section, Cohort, Classification, Level, Grade, Rank

In Finnish: Luokka; In Dutch: Klas

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Hindu concept of 'Class'

Hinduism Books

In Hinduism, "Class" encompasses multiple meanings. It signifies a group focused on meditation, categorizes gems, and relates to hair categorization through the term "dama." These interpretations highlight a system of grouping individuals and objects based on specific characteristics.

Significance in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):
Vaishnavism Books

(1) The meaning of the term 'dama' which implies a categorization, in this context relating to hair.[1]

Vaishnava or vaishnavism (vaishnavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).

Significance in Purana and Itihasa (epic history):
Purana Books

(1) Class is the category a gem belongs to.[2]

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 in Vedanta (school of philosophy):
Vedanta Books

(1) The text refers to a specific class of individuals who are referred to by Scripture as being specially concerned with meditation.[3]

Vedanta refers to a school of orthodox Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. There are a number of sub-schools of Vedanta, however all of them expound on the basic teaching of the ultimate reality (brahman) and liberation (moksha) of the individual soul (atman).

Jain concept of 'Class'

Jainism Books

In Jainism, "Class" signifies the classification of beings based on their similarities, arising from name-karma. These classes are categorized into five groups, each defined by the distinct sensory capabilities possessed by the beings within them.

Significance in Jainism (general):

(1) The grouping of beings that are alike, attained due to the rise of name-karma of jati. It is divided into five classes based on sensory capabilities.[4]

Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

The concept of Class in local and regional sources

History Books

The keyphrase "Class" encompasses multiple meanings. It represents an educational session the author teaches, a publication distribution group, a New York group the author mentions, and a specific class the author is wary of. Each usage highlights different contexts.

Significance in India history and geography:

(1) This is a group in New York that the author mentions, noting it continues despite their absence, and the two ladies from Detroit were part of it.[5] (2) The numbers of the publication have been received and distributed to this group, which is considered satisfactory.[6] (3) This is a particular class that the author is not to be tricked by.[7] (4) This is the educational session that the author is scheduled to teach and is unable to reschedule due to specific circumstances.[8]