Significance of Embodiment
Synonyms: Expression, Representation, Incarnation, Demonstration, Materialization, Exemplification, Personification, Symbol, Epitome, Realization
In Dutch: Belichaming; In Finnish: Ruumiillistuma; In Portugese: Encarnação; In Italian: Incarnazione; In Polish: Wcielenie
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Hindu concept of 'Embodiment'
Embodiment in Hinduism signifies the various physical forms the soul assumes based on its actions and experiences, reflecting its transition into new manifestations post-existence. This concept emphasizes the cyclical nature of life and spiritual evolution.
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) The physical manifestation of the soul in a new form which occurs after its transition.[1] (2) Different physical forms or incarnations that the soul may take as a result of its experiences or actions.[2]
From: Vastu-shastra (Introduction to Indian architecture)
(1) Temples were the embodiment of spirituality, taking tangible shape as religious centres that fostered culture and education.[3]
The concept of Embodiment in local and regional sources
Embodiment connects to the idea of giving tangible presence to concepts, representing them physically. This concept emphasizes the importance of perceiving abstract ideas through their manifestation in the real world.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The text uses the word 'embodiment' to describe creation as an embodiment of diverse imaginations, suggesting a tangible manifestation.[4] (2) A manifestation or representation of a concept or idea in a physical form.[5]
The concept of Embodiment in scientific sources
Embodiment, in this context, emphasizes cognition as inseparable from the body and its interaction with the social and physical environment. It highlights the situated nature of thought.
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Embodiment is a key theme identified through textual study, particularly in relation to the Sriyantra, which is experienced as being physically manifested within the practitioner during Srividya engagement.[6] (2) Embodiment is a theoretical concept stressing that the body is not merely a static object, but rather a complex concatenation of actions that are constantly affecting and being affected by the surrounding culture, integral to human being.[7] (3) It is a consideration, as the whole body is present in every interaction, requiring the removal of taboos regarding corporeality and physical, personal, and sexual needs within the context of confession.[8]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Embodiment in tourism experiences relates to the physical and sensory engagement of the tourist with the place, encompassing how their body interacts with and perceives the environment.[9] (2) A concept within cognitive science suggesting that mental processes are deeply connected to the body's physical interactions with the world, often discussed alongside grounded cognition in marketing.[10] (3) Embodiment involves eliciting all the senses in a radical act, which can happen somatically, and invokes an experiential voyage across landscapes appropriated by imperialism.[11]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Embodiment and dementia are topics that dance movement psychotherapists respond to, exploring the connection between physical experience and the condition.[12] (2) A concept exploring how individuals' lived experiences and physical realities, particularly concerning their bodies, influence health perceptions.[13] (3) Embodiment is a topic considered alongside Feminist Theory and the Docile Agent in reflections by Mahmood, S. concerning the Egyptian Islamic Revival.[14]