Significance of External phenomena
External phenomena, according to various philosophical traditions, encompass the activities and events occurring outside the body that influence sensory perceptions. In Purana, it highlights how these phenomena can affect one's experience. Yoga interprets external phenomena as the world that a liberated individual interacts with in a changed way, recognizing potential distractions or pain. Vedanta emphasizes these observable stimuli that remain irrelevant during the dream state, underscoring the distinction between external events and internal consciousness.
Synonyms: External events
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Hindu concept of 'External phenomena'
External phenomena in Hinduism are defined as objects and situations outside individual consciousness that can distract or cause pain, influence perception, and are acknowledged even by liberated individuals in a transformed way.
From: Yoga-sutras (Vedanta Commentaries)
(1) The observable world and activities that a liberated individual continues to engage with, albeit in a transformed manner.[1]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra)
(1) The objects or situations that exist outside the individual’s consciousness, which can be sources of distraction or pain.[2]
From: Mandukya Upanishad
(1) Observable events or objects that are perceived outside oneself, essential for understanding duality.[3] (2) The observable events and stimuli outside the self that are not attended to during the dream state.[4]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) The activities and events occurring outside the body that can impact one's sensory perceptions.[5]