Significance of Created thing
The term "Created thing" has various interpretations across different philosophical and spiritual traditions. In Tibetan Buddhism, it denotes entities in constant change due to their momentary existence. Vaishnavism emphasizes all living and non-living entities in the material world. In Purana, it highlights the interconnectedness of all beings with the Supreme Soul. Vedanta presents created things as phenomena arising from a cosmic source, distinct from eternal entities. Overall, "Created thing" signifies all entities that come into existence, affected by time and conditions, emphasizing their impermanence and interconnected nature.
Synonyms: Object, Creation, Invention, Artifact, Product, Entity, Item, Construct
In Dutch: Gemaakt ding; In Finnish: Luotu juttu; In Spanish: Cosa creada; In German: Erstelltes Ding; In Malay: Perkara yang dicipta; In Swedish: Skapad sak; In French: Chose créée; In Portugese: Coisa criada; In Italian: Cosa creata; In Polish: Stworzona rzecz
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Buddhist concept of 'Created thing'
In Buddhism, "Created thing" signifies entities born from specific causes, experiencing constant change and impermanence, ultimately leading to suffering, highlighting their momentary existence shaped by external conditions.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) The subject of reasoning is those things that are considered to be created and are subject to perpetual flux.[1] (2) Things that are brought into existence, which are described as being in a state of constant change or 'perpetual flux'.[2] (3) Refers to entities that are produced or formed, indicating that they have a beginning and thus possess a momentary existence.[3] (4) Items or entities that have come into existence as a result of certain causes, which are independent in terms of their eventual destruction.[4]
From: Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra
(1) Created things are described as non-eternal, and all have natures and characteristics that are void, indicating their impermanence and lack of inherent existence.[5] (2) This refers to something whose nature comes out differently and dies out differently.[6] (3) All things that arise from causes and conditions, leading to suffering and impermanence.[7]
Hindu concept of 'Created thing'
In Hinduism, "Created thing" encompasses entities arising from creation, embodying both material and spiritual forms. It signifies all that exists within the universe, reflecting the interconnectedness of creation with the Supreme Brahman.
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) The study or comprehension of these (numbered five and twenty) according to their aggregates (of five) is the study and comprehension of topics. Transcending these is That which is eternal.[8] (2) These live in the sheath within which the universe lies.[9] (3) This phrase describes anything that has been brought into existence, emphasizing the universal impact of time on all forms of creation.[10] (4) This refers to all entities that have come into existence, which the unconsciousness of dreamless slumber pervades.[11] (5) All entities that come into existence, believed to be the form of Brahman.[12]
From: Markandeya Purana
(1) Agni is the high-souled perfecter of all of these.[13] (2) Physical objects or experiences that take form in the material world, which can evoke pleasure and pain.[14]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) Entities or items that have come into existence through some form of creation.[15]
From: Bhagavad-gita-rahasya (or Karma-yoga Shastra)
(1) It is suggested that being impartial towards all is a characteristic of a perfect being, as highlighted in the Bhagavadgita.[16]
From: Bhagavadgita
(1) The origin is Makara among fishes, the Jahnavi among streams, and the beginning, end, and middle among created things, as well as the science of the Adhyatma among sciences.[17]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) Created things, such as Ether, are referenced to draw parallels with the individual soul, with the text examining whether the soul is also a created thing that originates from Brahman, based on scriptural statements and different philosophical perspectives.[18] (2) All of them, past, present and future rest on ether as their basis; ether cannot therefore be taken as that elementary substance which itself is comprised in the sphere of things created.[19] (3) Items or experiences that are formed by the Supreme Person as perceived by the dreaming individual.[20] (4) The various entities that arise as a result of the cosmic processes described in the text, particularly in relation to the principles of mind, breath, and speech.[21] (5) Refers to the universe comprising all material and non-material entities that Brahman enters and constitutes as their Self.[22]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) Referring to something that has come into existence through a process, which Brahman does not experience.[23] (2) Items or entities such as ether that can be explained in terms of their relation to food and the eater of food.[24] (3) Entities or phenomena that exist within the realm of avidya and are subject to the experiences of enjoyer and enjoyed.[25]
From: Mundaka Upanishad with Shankara’s Commentary
(1) Entities or phenomena that come into existence through a process, stemming from the immortal.[26] (2) All entities that exist in the universe, which are manifestations of the internal atman.[27]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankara Bhashya)
(1) All entities that have a separateness about them and thus are considered not eternal but created; exemplified by objects like a pot and a piece of cloth.[28]
From: Katha Upanishad with Shankara’s Commentary
(1) The entities or phenomena that have come into existence, as opposed to uncreated or eternal entities, which are essential for the process of embodiment.[29]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) Entities or phenomena that have come into existence from a source, as discussed in Vedanta.[30]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) This term refers to entities that are formed or instantiated through the process of creation, which carry inherent qualities and assigned functions.[31] (2) Refers to 'the particular created things'; highlights the objects of knowledge resulting from the act of creation.[32] (3) The various entities that have come into existence as a result of the action of creation, including deities and other beings.[33] (4) Things that were brought into existence by the creator, highlighting the act of creation itself.[34] (5) Objects or entities that are manifested from the Supreme Brahman, representing variations of its essence.[35]
From: Parama Samhita (English translation)
(1) All entities that come into existence through the processes of creation, including material and spiritual forms.[36]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) Refers to all living and non-living entities that exist in the material world.[37]
From: Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story)
(1) Refers to any entity or object in the universe from which Sunda and Upasunda sought to be free from fear of death, aside from each other.[38]
The concept of Created thing in scientific sources
Created thing, in regional contexts, signifies that each element brought into existence provides a mirroring glimpse, reflecting the divine Word.
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) We should be indifferent to all created things in such a way that we do not wish for health rather than sickness, for wealth rather than poverty, for honor rather than dishonor, for a long life rather than a short one.[39] (2) The provided content explains that created thing, as Rosenzweig understands it, is radically different from thing as it is of the classical philosophy.[40] (3) Each created thing offers a corresponding glimpse of the Word.[41]
Classical concept of 'Created thing'
From: The Gods of the Egyptians Vol 1
(1) Created things did not exist in the land before the speaker made whatsoever was made nebt everything.[42]
From: Legends Of The Gods
(1) These are the entities that came into being from the created things which were born from the created things which arose from what they brought forth.[43]