Significance of Dissolution
Synonyms: Disintegration, Separation, Cessation, Conclusion
In Dutch: Ontbinding; In Finnish: Liukeneminen; In Spanish: Disolución
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Buddhist concept of 'Dissolution'
Dissolution in Buddhism encompasses the merging of entities back into Primordial Matter, the cyclical process of rebirth, and the cessation of existence. It highlights the importance of relinquishing attachment during meditation and varying interpretations of existence's end.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) The concept of the end or destruction of existence, differing in interpretation between Mimamsakas and Buddhists.[1] (2) The process by which entities, including the auditory organ, revert to their original causes, especially referenced at the time of death and in sacrificial contexts.[2] (3) The act of breaking down or ceasing to exist, discussed in the context of creation and existence.[3] (4) The event during which all entities merge back into Primordial Matter, losing individual distinctions.[4] (5) The act of ceasing to exist or breaking down, one of the three processes discussed in the text.[5]
From: Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary)
(1) The process of letting go or relinquishing clinging to thoughts, feelings, and phenomena during meditation.[6]
From: The Great Chariot
(1) The process of breaking down or ceasing to exist, specifically in the context of life and form.[7]
Hindu concept of 'Dissolution'
Dissolution in Hinduism encompasses the return of all existence to its original state in ultimate reality, marking a cosmic phase of destruction and transformation, ultimately leading to renewal within the infinite cycles of creation and dissolution.
From: Shiva Purana
(1) The process by which the universe retracts into the unmanifest state, ceasing its developmental activities.[8] (2) A cosmic state during which Vishnu and Brahma undergo challenges and transformations as they search for the root of creation.[9] (3) A phase that occurs at the end of a Kalpa, initiated by catastrophic natural events leading to the disappearance of forms.[10]
From: Agni Purana
(1) A state of disintegration that exists as part of the cycle of birth and existence.[11]
From: Matsya Purana (critical study)
(1) Dissolution refers to the cosmic event in which the Universe would face destruction, as foretold by the fish.[12]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) The phase in which the Supreme Being enters darkness, leading to a temporary cessation of creation and the eventual emergence of new forms.[13] (2) The state indicated by the cessation of bodily and mental activities, representing a return to an original state.[14]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) To cause something to become part of or to disappear, used in the context of emotions or desires.[15]
From: Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation
(1) The concept of the end or destruction of the current cycle of creation, signified in the context of the removal of evil during the Kurukshetra battle.[16]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) The cessation of creation or existence, which would be impossible if a cause is always active, as suggested by the discussion in the text.[17]
From: Thirty minor Upanishads
(1) The process through which elements return to their original states.[18]
From: Shakti and Shakta
(1) The philosophical process by which the universe and individual selves return to their source, reflecting the continuous cycles of creation and destruction.[19]
From: Shaiva Upanishads (A Critical Study)
(1) The process by which all forms of existence return to their original state in the ultimate reality.[20]
The concept of Dissolution in local and regional sources
Dissolution is the process where the Universe, after its creation, reverts back to its divine source, emphasizing a cyclical nature of existence and the relationship between creation and the ultimate return to the divine essence.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The process by which the created Universe returns to the source, the divine.[21]
The concept of Dissolution in scientific sources
Dissolution involves dissolving residues with solvents for removal and breaking down solid teeth into liquid form via acids, highlighting its role in both chemical and biological processes.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) The process by which a solid forms a solution, particularly in reference to drug release from tablets or capsules.[22] (2) The process by which a solid substance dissolves into a solvent, forming a solution.[23] (3) The process of a solid substance dissolving in a liquid to form a solution, essential for determining drug bioavailability and absorption.[24] (4) The process whereby a drug is released from its dosage form and goes into solution.[25] (5) The process through which a solid substance dissolves in a solvent, critical for determining the bioavailability of drugs.[26]