Significance of Descendant
Synonyms: Offspring, Heir, Progeny, Scion, Successor
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Hindu concept of 'Descendant'
In Hinduism, "Descendant" denotes a crucial astrological aspect, where six signs counted from it are termed exterior, while those from the ascendant are interior, influencing one's planetary strengths and characteristics.
From: Vishnu Purana
(1) The series of Purukutsa's descendants, according to the snake-gods, should never be cut off, ensuring the continuation of his lineage through Trasadasyu and others.[1] (2) The text refers to the descendants of various figures, including Amshumat, tracing the lineage and their respective roles in the narrative.[2]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) This term is used to determine aspects and planetary strengths, with the six signs counted from it being called exterior, and the six signs counted from the ascendant being interior, according to the provided information.[3]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Individuals born from a common ancestor, with their relationship degrees determining their Sapinda status.[4]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) These are family members who will live after, and their number is related to the Tulasi.[5]
The concept of Descendant in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Descendant" refers to individuals who identify their lineage from the Han kings through their maternal lineage and the Sun-deva through their paternal lineage, thus claiming heritage from both noble ancestral lines.
From: Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang)
(1) The people who have ever recollected their origin, that their mother (or, on their mother's side), they were descended from the king of Han, and on their father's side from the race of the Sun-deva, and therefore they style themselves "descendants of the Han and Sun-god."[6]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) It refers to the family of Kandukuri Rudrakavi who are living in a village and whose family archives supply an account of Rudrakavi and his times.[7]
The concept of Descendant in scientific sources
Descendant, represented as "asb a t" from "S B T," is mentioned five times in the Quran, according to regional sources. The keyphrase relates to its frequency and representation within the religious text.
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Represented by asb a t (from S B T ), this term appears 5 times in the Quran.[8]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Accountability extends to ancestor, descendant, and all that feeds, protecting, preserving, and perpetuating mana in relationships, as one nourishes the land.[9]
Classical concept of 'Descendant'
From: The Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle
(1) Descendants have a relationship with ancestors that involves honor and recognition of their contributions, establishing a friendship based on lineage and the perceived superiority of those who came before.[10] (2) These individuals are related to someone from a later generation, and their well-being, according to a certain viewpoint, should not impact a person's happiness.[11] (3) The text considers the good or bad fortunes of children and in general of descendants, and mentions that it would be odd if the fortunes of the descendants did not for some time have some effect on the happiness of their ancestors.[12]
From: The History of Herodotus
(1) The guides explained how the Achaians propose to Athamas' descendants the following tasks to be performed by command of an oracle.[13] (2) Descendants of the Scythians who plundered the temple at Ascalon were smitten by a divine disease, transforming them into women instead of men, according to the beliefs and accounts.[14]