Significance of Family
Synonyms: Kin, Household, Clan, Tribe, Lineage, Offspring, Ancestry, Kindred, Brood
In Dutch: Familie; In German: Familie; In Finnish: Perhe; In Spanish: Familia; In Malay: Keluarga; In Swedish: Familj; In French: Famille; In Italian: Famiglia; In Portugese: Família; In Polish: Rodzina
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Buddhist concept of 'Family'
In Buddhism, "family" encompasses immediate relatives, potential impediments to spiritual growth, those with households, a group or lineage, consequences of actions towards elders' families, supporters, observed factors, and recalled familial environments.
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) The family, the continent, and the time were observed by the Buddha, according to the text.[1] (2) This refers to a group, as mentioned in the text.[2]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka
(1) Siha's family has been a well-spring to the Niganthas for a long time.[3] (2) The term describes the origin of the young men who declare profound knowledge, indicating their social background and possibly their prior circumstances.[4]
From: Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification)
(1) Consists of relatives or supporters that may impede someone’s spiritual journey, especially if they are overly attached or do not venture beyond family to seek spiritual teachings.[5]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (2): Bhikkhuni-vibhanga (the analysis of Nun’ rules)
(1) The concept or definition that pertains to those who have households, relating to the approach of the nuns.[6]
From: Milindapanha (questions of King Milinda)
(1) Refers to the lineage into which the Bodisat is to be born, deliberated by the Bodisat.[7]
From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) The group of people who questioned the man about his differing attitudes toward the bhikkhu.[8]
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) The family is a group of people, and the young novice's actions toward the elder's family led to further reprimands, highlighting the consequences of his deceitful behavior.[9]
From: Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)
(1) The term indicates U rgyan pa’s immediate relatives and their significance in his life and teachings.[10]
From: Akshayamatinirdesha [english]
(1) This refers to the familial environment that can be recalled, providing information about the relationships and the setting in which the individual existed in former lives.[11]
Hindu concept of 'Family'
In Hinduism, "family" encompasses blood relations, marriage, lineage, and ancestry. It is a fundamental social unit, influenced by planetary positions, and extends to include dependents, guests, and even botanical classifications.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) Family refers to the relatives of Ravana, who were also burned to death along with him as a consequence of Ravana's fruitless service and Lord Shiva's rejection.[12] (2) Family signifies the lineage or ancestral background of an individual, highlighting their heritage and familial connections, and is also unidentified.[13] (3) Duryodhana was killed along with them because he was cheated from seeing the actual form of the Lord. He was destroyed along with them.[14] (4) This is a group of people who were at risk of being mistreated by the Yavanas.[15] (5) A unit of individuals who may experience distress and lamentation when misfortune happens to them.[16]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The word "family" refers to a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption, and it is central to the inquiry about the boy's origins.[17] (2) This is liberated by the planting of the Tulasi plant and the number of its components.[18] (3) Denotes the ancestral lineage or household being discussed.[19]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) The passage suggests that the wise man will take shelter of those who have qualities similar to his own for the prosperity of his family.[20] (2) The speaker claims to have no other family in the three worlds except for Krishna.[21]
From: Chaitanya Mangala
(1) Relational bonds such as husband, son, father, or mother that are considered vain in the context of spiritual practice.[22]
From: Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure)
(1) This term is used to describe the members of Mr. Singhania's family, including his children and relatives.[23]
From: Markandeya Purana
(1) The term family is used in the context of social standing, such as when Suprabha states that she was born of a family of kshatriyas.[24] (2) A group of related individuals denoted by f.[25]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) The maiden, who has got curling locks, a round face and a deep navel, increases her this, according to the text.[26] (2) Family is what the gem belongs to.[27]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) This refers to the live-long care of the family that has grown tiresome to Bali.[28] (2) It is not only ourselves that are confined in this stony prison-house; but all our family, friends and dependants, are enthralled in the same stronghold and to no end.[29]
From: Gautami Mahatmya
(1) Refers to the lineage of individuals who, according to Kanva's desire, would not suffer from hunger or its consequences.[30]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) Family is a group of people related to the prince, and their well-being and presence are central to the narrative, reflecting the importance of familial bonds.[31]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) The king has not been able to sanctify his even after doing so many good things.[32]
From: Vishnu Purana
(1) This refers to a group of people related by blood or marriage. The Yadava race is a prominent example.[33]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) This term is used to refer to wife, indicating the importance of the marital relationship in fulfilling one's duties and obligations.[34] (2) This is the context in which the rules regarding property division and inheritance are applied, with considerations for the roles and contributions of individual members.[35] (3) The term 'family' is defined as consisting of one's father, grandfather, and so forth, representing the lineage and ancestry that a Brahmana should not boast about when seeking food.[36] (4) The 'family' refers to the group of relatives who may be entitled to inherit property, and the text distinguishes between different types of family members, such as uterine brothers, half-brothers, and sisters.[37] (5) The collective group of relatives, including those on both the wife's and husband's sides, who are present when a wife is cast off.[38]
From: Hiranyakesi-grihya-sutra
(1) This describes the people who are observed by the sister, a night-walker, through a rift while others sleep.[39]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) It is a unit where women’s health is the primary factor to be considered for wellbeing.[40] (2) Family represents the close social circle, with isolation from family showing a symptom, and improvement with the medicine.[41] (3) This refers to the cousin brother of the patient, who is a diagnosed case of Bilateral Keratoconus, and it is mentioned in the patient's history.[42] (4) Family refers to the taxonomic classification of the drugs used in Vedanasthapaka Gana, which categorizes the plants based on their shared characteristics.[43] (5) This is the classification of plants based on their genetic relationships, and it is listed for each plant in the table.[44]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) This is the classification of the plant, and the text provides the family of each plant.[45] (2) This is the basic social unit, and the medicinal plants business differ across the families, with some contributing significantly to the overall income.[46]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) It refers to the botanical family of ingredients like Fabaceae and Asteraceae.[47]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) A group where individuals are born bright, brighter, and still brighter, due to the worship of the Vaishvanara Self.[48] (2) The group of individuals related to someone by blood, particularly those who would shine with Brahman's radiance.[49]
From: Vivekachudamani
(1) The text suggests ceasing identification with one's family, which is associated with the physical body.[50] (2) This word refers to a group of people related by blood or marriage, forming a social unit.[51]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (Shankara Bhashya)
(1) Family refers to the lineage or race of an individual, specifically the Rishi to whose race one belongs.[52]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) This represents a group of individuals connected by blood or marriage, and is influenced by Jupiter's position, impacting relationships and support systems.[53] (2) This is the unit of people who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption, and the state of the family can be influenced by the position of Mercury in the chart, as well as other planetary aspects.[54]
From: Brihat Samhita
(1) If the querent begins by stating “say,” the matter relates to a family, according to the text.[55]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) Similar to how winking conveys meaning through familiarity, corrupt forms communicate through the correct words, suggesting a learned association between forms and meanings.[56]
From: Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story)
(1) Referring to Tawney's personal life, highlighting his marriage and large family, which added a social dimension to his life beyond academia.[57]
From: Manasara (English translation)
(1) This is the attendant deities, such as the Yakshas, Yakshis, and the (twenty-four) Tirthankaras, that should be selected from the Bhutas, Pishacas, Khetrapalas, Ganas, and others.[58]
From: Kamashastra Discourse (Life in Ancient India)
(1) A group of people that are related. The text mentions that the remarried widow should live in the house of her husband like one of the chief members of the family by treating other women of the family with kindness, generosity in servants and all the friends of the house with familiarity and good temper.[59]
From: Padarthadharmasamgraha and Nyayakandali
(1) A group to which one belongs, whose name is brought to mind by a distinguishing feature fixed by convention.[60]
Jain concept of 'Family'
In Jainism, "family" encompasses lineage threatened by individual actions, as seen with Dashasya. It involves roles emphasizing constancy, like Bhadra's, and becomes a point of contention in marriages, such as Vasudeva and Rohini's. It can also describe dependency on relatives.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) The family of Dashasya is threatened with destruction due to the actions of Dashasya, and Bibhishana is accused of disgracing the family by Indrajit.[61] (2) Bhadra's appearance always had the personification of constancy of this, highlighting her role and significance.[62] (3) A topic of discussion during the conflict regarding the marriage of Vasudeva and Rohini.[63]
From: Naladiyar
(1) A group of people who subsist on what their relations give them.[64]
The concept of Family in local and regional sources
"Family" encompasses blood relations, marriage, generations, and even chosen connections like pets. It signifies responsibilities, legacy, harmony, love, and struggles within a household or community.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) Family is something Krishna Menon does not have to look after, as he is single and unmarried, giving him the freedom to retire and pursue his writing ambitions.[65] (2) This unit, though kindly, was described as loveless, indicating a lack of affection or emotional connection among its members.[66] (3) The text mentions "family" being up and his breakfast was brought, symbolizing his desire for solitude and reflection before making his decision to relinquish his wealth.[67] (4) Veerender, Sundari, Deepa, and Krishna Kumar, who experienced a shocking event when they returned home to find all their possessions missing.[68] (5) The family serves as a focal point in the work, representing the poet's personal experiences and connections, while also expanding to encompass the universal family of man and the continuum of generations.[69]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) Mohin needs to ensure he can support his mother and family because of the author's health.[70] (2) This refers to the group of animals that have been added to the author's family, with the author providing details on their numbers and the death of one.[71] (3) This refers to the group of people who are related to each other, especially parents and children, living together in a household.[72] (4) The author inquires about the recipient's management of this group, including expenses, implying that the recipient has significant responsibilities.[73] (5) A group of people related to the sender, whose well-being is inquired about in the letter, and who live in Chicago.[74]
From: Folklore of the Santal Parganas
(1) They threatened to turn the mother out if she chose to raise a monkey.[75] (2) After the marriage, the family became very prosperous, and the family could not stop the constant quarrels.[76]
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) "Family" is the core unit affected by the husband's choices, with the wife expressing concerns about their reputation and well-being due to his neglect of domestic responsibilities.[77] (2) The provided text states that this person has no thought of caste or this.[78]
From: Sanskrit Words In Southeast Asian Languages
(1) Family represents a group of related individuals, which is another aspect of Abhijana, as it indicates a familial connection, according to the text.[79]
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) This refers to the group of people who were killed by the Yaksani after she was freed, highlighting the violent consequences of her release.[80] (2) The relatives of the thief, including the mother, the sisters, and the son, who escaped the King's punishment due to the cleverness of the son.[81]
The concept of Family in scientific sources
"Family" broadly refers to individuals related by blood, marriage, or adoption, forming a fundamental social unit. They provide support, influence health, and can be sources of both strength and challenges.
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) The study explores how the family environment, including structure, education level, and occupation, influences the physical condition of children.[82] (2) Family is a domain where stress can lead to work-family conflict, and neighboring behavior facilitates social relationships, providing resources to cope with work-family conflict and improve mental health within the family context.[83] (3) Indicates the state of being well-known or easily recognized, assessed as a component of the affective and spatial experience within the study.[84] (4) Family involvement in sex education is important when designing health programs for adolescents, as the family can support the acquisition of knowledge.[85] (5) This is a context in which the aspirations and constraints of masculinity are studied among Cape Verdean men from Praia.[86]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) This unit became a central focus, with individuals spending more time with their relatives and experiencing a sense of security.[87] (2) Family exchanging of information within a family constitutes a sort of surplus information effect compared to singles, leading to better awareness.[88] (3) Family provides social support for mitigating the tensions, hostilities, challenges, and stresses experienced in daily living, and is at the hub of all the concepts.[89] (4) Family is a central theme, representing the primary social unit whose climate and dynamics are examined for their influence on adolescent life satisfaction.[90] (5) It refers to the main controlling shareholder of a firm, indicating a specific type of ownership structure where a family holds a significant stake.[91]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) The family is the typical microsystem, and its interactions with the street microsystem can significantly affect the health and well-being of children on the street.[92] (2) It is an environment impacted by Sickle Cell Disease, where the dynamics, relationships, and overall well-being are affected by the condition.[93] (3) The family is the group that frontline physicians should reach out to, along with the community, to manage cases and increase awareness of the condition.[94] (4) A group of individuals, with at least one member diagnosed with COVID-19, whose experiences with illness are explored, including fears, symptoms, and adverse effects like separation and income loss.[95] (5) This is a group of people related by blood or marriage, and the text explores the interest of families, their interactions with other actors, and the steps they take to overcome obstacles related to type 1 diabetes care.[96]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) The text presents the family as a central focus, discussing how families are made, maintained, and impacted by illness, as well as exploring dynamics within them.[97] (2) This is an influencer that affects health behaviors and choices, as well as the physical, social, and commercial environments.[98] (3) This involves the individuals's relationship with their wife and two young children, which is an important part of the overall assessment.[99] (4) This is the group of individuals connected to the patient, who require compassionate and effective communication, and support in the event of an adverse event.[100] (5) This is a group of people, such as the relatives of a glaucoma patient, who should be educated about screening due to the genetic factors of the disease.[101]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) This is the group of people who are often the primary caregivers of children with special needs, and who may also be subject to stigma or experience difficulties supporting the caregiver and child.[102] (2) This is a vital support system for individuals with disabilities, providing assistance, making decisions, and participating in the intervention process.[103] (3) This is the group of individuals who are connected by blood, marriage, or adoption, who are involved in providing care and support to the elderly disabled person, and who are the focus of the study.[104] (4) This refers to the group of individuals related to the child, and the text emphasizes the role of the therapist in aiding the family in the successful negotiation of the many emotional hazards facing the child.[105] (5) This refers to the group of individuals who are closely related and can provide support to a patient during their health management, influencing health behaviors.[106]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) This is where the potential impact on the patient’s life and that of the family should be explained to make an informed choice.[107] (2) Family situations and the family's well-being are reported as predictors of disclosure, highlighting the importance of the home environment.[108] (3) This is a group of people related by blood, adoption, or marriage, and they are an important aspect of support for women during pregnancy and an HIV diagnosis.[109] (4) This refers to the people who are related to a patient, which can be a source of support or a barrier to adherence.[110] (5) The involvement of this group may be an effective mechanism for addressing denial, and their support can be invaluable to patients.[111]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is a group of people, and loss of this group was found to be a major risk factor for suicide after natural disasters.[112] (2) This term refers to the individuals who are related to the employee, and the study examined the impact of flexible work arrangements on family.[113] (3) This refers to the group of people related to the patient, where the text states that there were no significant diseases.[114] (4) The close-knit group that Professor Luc Calliauw became part of, where he was not seen as a strict professor, but as an elder during a leisure visit.[115] (5) This is from which the knowledge of traditional healing is usually passed on from one member to another, allowing them to practice folk medicine.[116]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) Those who stated chose nonhealth facility were 45 respondents, consisting of 14 who entered fast labor and also those who had their childbirth at mid night, however, the mother and child were in good condition and the 31 respondents took this decision because they wanted to be in the midst of this during the process.[117] (2) This is a group of people related to each other, and the participants stated that they would recommend HIVST to friends and family.[118] (3) The group of people residing together, whose health status was a factor in the study.[119] (4) Other authors found a history of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in this of cases, and the presence of MDR-TB cases in this is a significant determinant in the onset of the disease.[120] (5) The role of the family in the prevention of pulmonary TB is very important, because one of the tasks of the family is to take care of sick family members and prevent transmission to sick family members.[121]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) Refers to the taxonomic rank in the classification of scorpions, with three different scorpion families identified in Iran.[122] (2) Contraceptive methods can protect the health of this unit and society.[123]
From: Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development
(1) This refers to the classification of plants into groups based on shared characteristics, such as Lamiaceae or Meliaceae, used in the study.[124]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Additionally, conserved domain, this and superfamily were identified and protein-protein interactions were analyzed.[125]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) The provided information shows family as an important unit, with differing views on religious practices and cultural traditions, and how these differences can lead to conflict or understanding among family members.[126] (2) Family and community networks were activated to facilitate the process of resettlement, including the setting up of Oshwal and Jain institutions.[127] (3) The reunions bring generations together to reaffirm family and community bonds, that are for many still cemented through time honored religious and spiritual practices.[128] (4) Family is discussed in various contexts, including family life, interfaith marriages, and the role of religion in supporting families through difficult times, showcasing the broad influence of faith on familial relationships.[129] (5) The Archaeology of the Family in Ancient Israel has been examined by Lawrence E. Stager, providing insights into familial structures during that time.[130]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) Family is a source of social support that can buffer the impacts of conflict, and strengthening social support from family may act as a key rebuilding effort.[131] (2) A micro-level influence where the presence of marijuana or marijuana-smoking family members encourages adolescents to initiate marijuana use.[132] (3) This is a group of people related to each other, and the text discusses how stress and lack of resources can cause tensions within them.[133] (4) The study identified living with this group, along with male gender, unmarried, and unemployed, as prominent demographic features of the patients.[134] (5) This refers to the people that are connected to the individual and their feelings toward the individual.[135]
Classical concept of 'Family'
From: Aesop's Fables (English translation)
(1) Family refers to the dove and her many offspring, whose confinement in the cage is predicted by the crow to bring the dove sorrow.[136] (2) The narrative emphasizes that a friend should not mistreat his own "Family", implying that the master's actions toward his livestock are a betrayal of trust and care.[137] (3) A state of being too informal or disrespectful, which is resented by a larger animal when displayed by a smaller one, leading to offense.[138] (4) A group consisting of a parent and their male children, who are experiencing internal conflict that the parent seeks to resolve through a symbolic act.[139]
From: The Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle
(1) The text indicates that kinsfolk are invited to marriages because they have a part in the family and its affairs, indicating the importance of familial bonds in social events.[140] (2) It plays a crucial role in fostering affection, as it allows individuals to understand each other's qualities and build a strong bond.[141]
From: The Odyssey of Homer (English translation)
(1) ULYSSES was able to marry into a rich family because of his valour, despite not being given much of an inheritance.[142]
From: The History of Herodotus
(1) Family of Alcmaionidai exalted by Cleisthenes the despot of Sikyon, so that it became of much more note among the Hellenes than it had been formerly.[143]
From: Popular Literature in Ancient Egypt
(1) Family of Prince Setna Kha-em-ust is the focus of the other papyri, which treat of the personality and the family of the prince, according to the text.[144]
From: The Literature of the Ancient Egyptians
(1) Family is mentioned in the context of not having been oppressed or wronged, suggesting the importance of treating one's relatives with justice and care.[145]