Significance of Course

The keyphrase "Course" encompasses various meanings across different contexts. In Hinduism, it symbolizes the pathway in rituals, reflecting life's journey. Purana describes it as the daily progression of the sun, while Dharmashastra defines it as a guiding teaching that includes specific lifestyle prohibitions. In Theravada Buddhism, "Course" refers to guidelines for Bhikkhunis during their menstrual period. Historically, it signifies the trajectory of men's lives, and in science, it pertains to units of study and medical treatment series.1
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Synonyms: Class, Curriculum, Training, Lesson, Workshop, Subject, Instruction, Syllabus, Lecture

In Dutch: Cursus; In Finnish: Kurssi; In Spanish: Curso

The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.

Buddhist concept of 'Course'

Buddhism Books

The term "Course" in Buddhism denotes the menstrual period of Bhikkhunis, highlighting the unique allowances concerning clothing made during this time to accommodate their natural cycles within monastic life.

Significance in Theravada (major branch of Buddhism):
Theravada Books

(1) Refers to the menstrual period of the Bhikkhunis, during which specific allowances regarding clothing were made.[1]

Theravada is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

Hindu concept of 'Course'

Hinduism Books

The term "Course" in Hinduism encompasses guidelines during menstruation, the sun's daily progression, the path in rituals symbolizing life's journey, and strict teachings for spiritual purity, which include dietary restrictions and abstentions.

Significance in Dharmashastra (religious law):
Dharmashastra Books

(1) Referring to the menstrual period during which specific guidelines are to be followed regarding sexual intercourse.[2]

(1) This is a teaching, from beginning to end, and the teacher must avoid cutting the hair on the body, eating meat, and connection with a woman.[3]

Dharmashastra contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.

Significance in Hinduism (general):

(1) The pathway undertaken by participants in rituals and races, symbolizing the journey of life and the pursuit of spiritual objectives.[4]

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

(1) The daily progression of the sun, after which it sinks to rest, like the son of Gadhi.[5]

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.

The concept of Course in local and regional sources

History Books

The keyphrase "Course" relates to the text by signifying the trajectory or direction of men's lives, suggesting that impending power will reshape their paths into varied channels, influencing their experiences and outcomes.

Significance in India history and geography:

(1) The course of men's lives that the power that will have its rise from here will turn into different channels.[6]

The concept of Course in scientific sources

Science Books

The keyphrase "Course" encompasses a unit of study and subjects within a program focused on statistics and research methodology, as well as a series of medical treatments administered over time for therapeutic purposes.

Significance in Scientific journals, articles, etc.:

(1) This is a unit of study.[7] (2) Courses in a medical context refer to a series of treatments or sessions, such as TMS, administered over a specific period, to achieve a therapeutic effect.[8] (3) These are the specific subjects within the program, covering various aspects of statistics and research methodology, providing a comprehensive education.[9]

This section includes scientific research in the field of healthcare, often involving traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Holistic health. It includes papers from scientific journals classified as either original, clinical or experimental research, review articles or case reports.

Plural form: Courses.