Significance of Connection

The concept of connection varies across different schools of thought. In Buddhism and Jainism, it refers to relationships within narratives or families. Tibetan Buddhism emphasizes the link between concepts, words, and objects, questioning the validity of certain connections. Vyakarana sees connection as an implied relationship, while Dharmashastra defines it as relations with outcasts. Mahayana views it as an abstract bond. Kavyashastra describes it as a transformation of qualities or a cause-and-effect relationship. Health Sciences highlight connection to facilitate care through HIV testing services.1
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Synonyms: Link, Relationship, Bond, Attachment, Tie, Union, Junction, Liaison, Network, Correlation

In French: Connexion; In Dutch: Verbinding; In Finnish: Yhteys; In Spanish: Conexión; In German: Verbindung; In Swedish: Förbindelse; In Malay: Sambungan; In Italian: Connessione; In Portugese: Conexão; In Polish: Połączenie

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Buddhist concept of 'Connection'

Hindu concept of 'Connection'

Jain concept of 'Connection'

The concept of Connection in local and regional sources

The concept of Connection in scientific sources