Significance of Control
Synonyms: Command, Influence, Rule
In Spanish: Control; In Dutch: Controle; In Finnish: Ohjaus
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Buddhist concept of 'Control'
In Buddhism, Control signifies the capacity to govern all beings, encompassing both movable and immovable entities, highlighting an influence that transcends physical limitations and extends to the mastery of one's own mind and emotions.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) The ability to govern or command all beings, whether they are moveable or immoveable.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Control'
In Hinduism, Control encompasses mastery over elements and personal influence, allowing a Yogi to shape their reality and manage emotions, known as samvare, reflecting a holistic approach to personal empowerment and self-regulation.
From: Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra)
(1) Obtaining power over the elements and objects made from them, enabling the Yogi to act according to their wishes.[2]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) The power to influence or direct behavior; refers to samvare, which means the ability to manage or restrain emotions.[3]
Jain concept of 'Control'
In Jainism, Control embodies mastery over desires and impulses, essential for spiritual growth, especially for monks, involving self-restraint, discipline, and regulation of actions to achieve wisdom and personal liberation while minimizing harm to living beings.
From: Sutrakritanga (English translation)
(1) The mastery over one's desires and impulses that is crucial for a monk's spiritual progress and moral living.[4] (2) The mastery over one's desires and impulses, considered essential for spiritual progress.[5] (3) The practice of self-restraint that is essential for spiritual advancement and avoiding harm to living beings.[6] (4) The practice of self-restraint and discipline, particularly in the context of a monk's life.[7]
From: Acaranga-sutra
(1) Discipline and self-regulation in overcoming lust and desires, essential for personal liberation.[8] (2) The ability to govern one's feelings and actions; considered crucial in the path to wisdom.[9]
From: Uttaradhyayana Sutra
(1) The practice of mastering thoughts, actions, and reactions to align with spiritual goals.[10]
The concept of Control in scientific sources
Control in the context of the study refers to the untreated group used as a baseline, essential for comparing the effectiveness of fungicides and biocontrol agents on enhancing plant health.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) The baseline group in the experiment that did not receive the curry leaves extract to compare effects on the ESR.[11] (2) The baseline condition in an experiment, which consisted of the average diameter of bacterial colonies growing without any extract.[12] (3) A standard condition in the experiments where no exposure to Citrus oil volatiles was made, used to compare and determine the significance of the exposure effects.[13] (4) The untreated group in the study, used as a baseline for comparing the effects of various fungicides and biocontrol agents on plant health.[14]
From: Ancient Science of Life
(1) A standard set without the experimental treatment against which results can be compared in the study.[15] (2) In scientific experiments, a standard for comparison, in this case, involving filter paper discs saturated with solvent without plant extracts.[16]