Significance of Independent

The concept of Independent varies across different philosophical traditions. In Jainism, it signifies freedom from external influence as expressed by Shatanika. In Vaishnavism, it highlights self-sufficiency, self-determination, and power, aligning with the term uddama regarding the Lord's abilities. Mahayana Buddhism interprets Independent as svatantra, indicating that objects acknowledged by consciousness lack inherent self-existence or autonomy. Each tradition underscores the importance of self-reliance and the absence of dependence on external factors in their understanding of independence.1
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Synonyms: Self-sufficient, Self-reliant, Sovereign, Detached, Self-supporting, Liberated

In Dutch: Onafhankelijk; In German: Unabhängig; In Finnish: Riippumaton; In Spanish: Independiente

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Buddhist concept of 'Independent'

Hindu concept of 'Independent'

Jain concept of 'Independent'

The concept of Independent in local and regional sources

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