Significance of In the same way

The keyphrase "In the same way" illustrates comparative principles in both Tibetan Buddhism and Vedanta. In Tibetan Buddhism, it signifies that similar characteristics apply to both 'Activity' and 'Chain,' emphasizing their imitative nature. In Vedanta, the phrase highlights parallels between winning in dice and the creation of good works, emphasizing spiritual equivalence. Additionally, it addresses the necessity of cause across different contexts, showing how actions lead to specific outcomes in various scenarios.1

Synonyms: Likewise

In Dutch: Op dezelfde manier; In Finnish: Samalla tavalla

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Buddhist concept of 'In the same way'

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In Buddhism, "In the same way" signifies that the principles governing the 'Activity' mirror those of the 'Chain', emphasizing their shared quality of being featureless and imitative in nature.

Significance of In the same way in Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism):

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From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]

(1) A phrase indicating that similar principles apply to the 'Activity' as they do to the 'Chain', both being featureless and imitative.^[1]

Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayana) are collected indepently.

Hindu concept of 'In the same way'

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In Hinduism, "In the same way" highlights a parallel between victories in dice and earning good deeds, emphasizing spiritual equivalence and the necessity of causality across various contexts for achieving specific outcomes.

Significance of In the same way in Vedanta (school of philosophy):

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From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)

(1) A phrase indicating that the organ of hearing reentered the body after learning how the other organs managed.^[2] (2) A phrase indicating that the organs' functioning parallels the given examples of children's actions.^[3] (3) A phrase indicating that just like mute people, the other organs managed to exist without relying on speech.^[4] (4) A phrase drawing a parallel between winning in dice and the accumulation of good works, illustrating a principle of spiritual or moral equivalence.^[5]

From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika

(1) An expression indicating a comparison or analogy between two processes, suggesting that one aspect mirrors another.^[6] (2) Indicates a comparative relationship between the necessity of cause in different contexts, such as action required for a specific outcome.^[7]

Vedanta refers to a school of orthodox Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. There are a number of sub-schools of Vedanta, however all of them expound on the basic teaching of the ultimate reality (brahman) and liberation (moksha) of the individual soul (atman).

Significance of In the same way in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):

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From: Garga Samhita (English)

(1) In the same way indicates a comparison or parallel action between two subjects, linking their destinies.^[8]

Vaishnava or vaishnavism (vaishnavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).

Significance of In the same way in Kavyashastra (science of poetry):

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From: Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana

(1) Indicates that an action follows the same method or manner as a previous instance.^[9]

Kavyashastra refers to the ancient Indian tradition of poetry (kavya). Canonical literature (shastra) of the includes encyclopedic manuals dealing with prosody, rhetoric and various other guidelines serving to teach the poet how to compose literature.

Significance of In the same way in Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar):

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From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari

(1) A phrase indicating that the subsequent information or example relates analogously to previously mentioned ideas.^[10]

Vyakarana refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.

Last Updated: 04 October, 2024