Significance of Consideration

The concept of Consideration varies across different contexts. In Jainism, it involves careful thought before accepting food or donations. Natyashastra defines it as deep thought expressed through fixed pupils. Dharmashastra associates it with reflections on the Law, gifts in marriage, and the acceptance of a bovine pair. Theravada Buddhism views it as contemplating matters for understanding. In Indian history, it signifies a lack of regard. Psychiatry uses it for ethical guidelines, while Health Sciences uses it for important factors and careful thinking.1
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Synonyms: Thoughtfulness, Contemplation, Regard, Attention, Deliberation, Mindfulness, Reflection, Reckoning, Evaluation, Assessment, Review, Examination, Analysis, Judgment

In Dutch: Overweging; In Finnish: Harkinta; In Spanish: Consideración; In German: Rücksichtnahme

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Buddhist concept of 'Consideration'

Hindu concept of 'Consideration'

Jain concept of 'Consideration'

The concept of Consideration in local and regional sources

The concept of Consideration in scientific sources