Significance of Individual
Synonyms: Person, Being, Entity, Character, Human, Singular, Member, Soul, Personality, Single
In German: Person; In Spanish: Individual; In Portugese: Individual; In Dutch: Individueel; In Finnish: Yksilöllinen; In Malay: Individu; In Swedish: Enskild; In French: Individuel; In Polish: Indywidualny; In Italian: Individuale
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Buddhist concept of 'Individual'
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) Single, separate. It refers to the denial of the individual ‘Ga’ apart from the Universal according to the provided text.[1] (2) A distinct entity that, when not emphasized in its individuality, can be included under common names denotative of the universal.[2] (3) Refers to articulations and stands for the particular articulations which are subtle in their nature within the context of word sounds.[3] (4) Refers to specific instances, like 'spotted cow', distinct from the 'Universal', having real existence.[4] (5) The subsistence of the universal in these is questioned regarding manifestation and strengthening of character.[5]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka
(1) This term refers to a person within the group, and the Lord instructed to assess each individual before asking about discipline, indicating the importance of considering the specific people present and their individual situations.[6] (2) This refers to something that the monks were allowed to build, even if it belonged to a single person, as stated in the text.[7] (3) This is a term that refers to a particular person, and the knowledge of that person is considered in the context of an offense committed during a special day, according to the text.[8] (4) Specific monks being considered or evaluated in the context of seeking leave or reproval.[9]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules)
(1) An individual refers to a single monk, as opposed to the entire Order, to whom benefits belonging to the Order should not be knowingly appropriated.[10] (2) This refers to the recipient of the forfeited item, specifically the rug.[11] (3) The recipient to whom the forfeited sheep's wool should be given back after it has been forfeited to the Order.[12]
From: Guide to Tipitaka
(1) This is a designation that does not exist in reality, but is used in conventional language as apparent truth.[13] (2) The focus of the second type of conventional terms, referring to persons or entities that are essential for communication but do not exist as absolute realities.[14]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (4): Parivara
(1) Eleven individuals are not to be greeted, indicating specific people or categories of people who should be avoided or not acknowledged, implying a social or ritualistic exclusion of certain individuals.[15] (2) This is the beginning of a formal act of ordination, and also part of the beginning for other formal acts, as mentioned in the text.[16]
From: A Manual of Abhidhamma
(1) The section that categorizes different spiritual attainments and types of beings on the path to enlightenment.[17]
From: Patthanuddesa Dipani
(1) A single sentient being that embodies the various material qualities in relation to the external world.[18]
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) This refers to the person who inflicts pain on others.[19]
From: The Great Chariot
(1) The individual is the person who establishes true samadhi, playing a critical role in the process.[20]
From: Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies
(1) A single person or entity, often considered in terms of their actions and motivations within economic and social contexts, is a focus.[21]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) The people involved are referenced by the author, aiming to offer a detailed account of the scenario, as noted in the provided text.[22] (2) The concept (pudgala) of a person with a distinct identity or self, often in opposition to the notion of no self (anatta).[23]
Hindu concept of 'Individual'
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) The individuals are also part of the expressed meaning, allowing the plural number to be rightly used, even though the universal dictates the use of only one word, showing how individual instances influence grammar.[24] (2) It is a specific instance or example that is always perceived in conjunction with a general concept; they are not perceived apart from each other according to the text.[25] (3) These produce cognitions with similarity and their resemblance is the cause of the similarity of cognition. The universal is never seen apart from them.[26] (4) The individuals, though not conveyed by words, still serve to qualify the knowledge of the universal which arises from words, just as, in perceptual knowledge, the senses, though not themselves perceived, still serve to distinguish one kind of sense perception from another, as stated.[27] (5) The individual represents the unreal aspect of an object, characterized by its impermanence and unique qualities, in contrast to the universal's shared characteristics.[28]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) Individual is the state of the souls, and their relation with the Lord and the concept of samsara is explored within the presented arguments.[29] (2) The individual refers to the individual soul, which is united with the True in dreamless sleep and is always united with the effects of Brahman.[30] (3) The individual soul is the entity that scripture describes as the shaper of dreams, and is the entity that is proclaimed as the shaper of lovely things.[31]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) Refers to the 'I' division, which has five sheaths that must be resolved in thought into the five sheaths of the cosmic level.[32] (2) The individual is one of the forms in which the sense-organs can be found, along with the cosmic forms, and which can overcome death through prana's cosmic aspect.[33] (3) The person for whom numerous deeds, which have not yet produced results, are present, as stated within the initial sentence of the provided information, which is being analyzed.[34]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) The individual is a part of the highest Self, similar to how light is a part of a luminous object, and the relationship between the individual and the highest Self is explored through distinguishing attributes.[35]
From: Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation
(1) Prior to the dawn of this knowledge, the individual relished the soul as his own and now he relishes the soul as the Lord’s.[36] (2) The individual knows of no grace but that of the Lord, who resides within them. The Lord's loving condescension is directed towards the individual.[37] (3) This refers to the sentient being, whose mind, body, and speech are gifts from the Lord, as stated in the provided context.[38]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) A single person whose emotional states and experiences are being referred to in the context of attaining rasa.[39]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) This is the one who saw someone while in the womb of the mother, and who later examined everyone.[40]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) These are persons with unique constitutions that can be classified based on the concept of Prakriti, which affects their ahara, vihar, achara, and parihara.[41] (2) This is the actual strength of an individual that can only be ascertained with Sara Pareeksha, and the inherent power of an individual cannot be assessed by mere muscle bulk.[42] (3) The individuals were assessed in the study to determine the status of Kostha, which might be due to the Ahara & Vihara of the individuals and also due to the effect of Varsha Rutu (season of aggravation of the Vata), Ruksha (Dry) and Khara ( Rough) Guna of Vata will in turn have its influence on Kostha.[43]
From: Vishnu Purana
(1) Individual refers to the person for whom the Shraddha is repeated on the day of their death in each month for a year, as described in the text.[44]
From: Hiranyakesi-grihya-sutra
(1) This refers to the person who is following a vow and adhering to certain observances. The provided text describes the actions and restrictions that apply to this person during a specific period.[45]
Jain concept of 'Individual'
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) This went east to the eastern ocean, following the cakra, marking the commencement of a series of events that define the scope of the narrative.[46]
The concept of Individual in local and regional sources
From: Triveni Journal
(1) During the Renaissance, the individual's perfectibility was acknowledged, while degeneracy was attributed to the corrupting interference of the States.[47] (2) The individual strikes the cosmic mind and truth is perceived, with modern inventions of sciences using scientists as tools in the hands of the cosmic mind.[48] (3) The individual holds immense worth in Whitman's philosophy, believing in the infinite worth of the individual, a self-evident truth that communicates his religious sense of the divinity of the created world, placing the individual at the center.[49] (4) It is one of the entities in a balance with the society, a balance disrupted by industrialization, with its increasing emphasis on urban development, and the mechanisation of the means of production and distribution.[50] (5) The idea is to ensure the continuance of the institution, not letting it depend entirely on an individual, by forming a trust in Hyderabad.[51]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) It is stated that perfect self-annihilation is the ideal of ethics, and people are startled if they are asked not to think of their individualities.[52] (2) This refers to the person who is seeking spiritual liberation and the goal of life, highlighting the importance of individual effort and experience.[53] (3) This person's path is unique, and it is essential to avoid imitating others, as it is through their individual journey that they find their way, emphasizing the significance of self-discovery and self-reliance.[54] (4) This refers to the person's distinct identity and character, which is shaped by their experiences and which persists through the process of death and rebirth.[55] (5) Individual is the focus of the Swami's teachings, which he uses to make them strong and to teach them about the divinity within, encouraging them to express themselves.[56]
The concept of Individual in scientific sources
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) "Individual" is one of the five patterns that spatial building block layouts in residential complexes of Shiraz have been categorized into.[57] (2) It is a single human being, considered separately from society or a community, with unique characteristics, experiences, and a capacity for personal and professional growth.[58] (3) These are those who want to build their own home, and the legislation aims to ensure every local authority in England keeps a register of them.[59] (4) Each of these parameters may be weighed equally for the location, so no further weightage has been given individually.[60] (5) Individual is mentioned, but the specific characteristics or circumstances of individual are not described, so additional context is needed to understand the details.[61]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Relating to a single person, and the text notes that to achieve optimal individual performance [ 47 ].[62] (2) The results remained concordant after students move to later years, raising the possibility that differences were found due to the student’s year or that these are traits that were peculiar to the individuals in the sample.[63] (3) This refers to the people included in the study, whose attributes and experiences are analyzed.[64] (4) Individual characteristics are considered as potential predictors of cyber-violence among school-aged children, including gender, age, and grade.[65] (5) It refers to the internal factors and characteristics of a person, such as their psychological needs and coping mechanisms, which can influence the development of internet gaming disorder.[66]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) This is a person who may experience foot deformities, and their tolerance to an abnormal state differs, which is why metatarsalgia may appear in some, but not others.[67] (2) The text states that treatment should be geared at this, representing a single person or patient receiving medical care.[68] (3) NEC will be circulating policy papers to the Branches and to appropriate Groups, Committees, portfolio holders and individuals for their comments.[69] (4) Spinal cord injury impacts more than just the physical capabilities of this person.[70] (5) This is how the patient should be treated, and exercises should be given which appeal to them personally, and this type of approach can lead to cooperation.[71]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This phrase refers to the emphasis on the individual rather than the community - a feature of most commercial Wellness approaches.[72] (2) The arbitrator of the sensitivity of the information is the person whose privacy has been infringed, and is often dependent on the personality of that individual, as stated in the text. The individual is key.[73] (3) This refers to the person for whom the malaria prophylaxis is being considered, and the choice of medication must be tailored to their specific needs and circumstances.[74]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) One of the barriers impeding access to healthcare for SWs, MSM and PWUD.[75] (2) The individual is the person affected by the HIV epidemic, and their rights, needs, and well-being are central to ethical considerations, encompassing issues like autonomy, confidentiality, and access to care and treatment.[76]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) The entity most commonly identified by respondents as responsible for social accountability.[77]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) Based on all the formulation dissolution studies, we concluded the combination of hydrophilic and hydrophobic polymers are best to extend the highly aqueous soluble drug like vildagliptin than this.[78]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) The "individual", in the context of the text, is not just one more member of a quantified class, but is part of a totality, requiring a forgetting of both the individual and the collective ego.[79] (2) It is a doxastic agent, until recently, that this exercise was constrained to, meaning it is a means by which one ventures to determine what is true and believable without relying on others.[80] (3) The individual's role varies across different models, ranging from being controlled by the church and state to being empowered through religious freedom and democratic rights.[81] (4) The text orients it to consciously foster an interaction of co-creativity through an ethical lens of cosmopolitanism.[82] (5) Refers to the individual which is foundational to capitalist ideology and is emphasized in Catholic beliefs.[83]
From: Religious Inquiries (Journal)
(1) Individuals whose way of life is different from the townspeople's cause uncertainty, leading to the spreading of rumors to maintain order.[84]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) The individual needs to be in harmony with self, family, community, environment and the universe, which is similar to the biopsychosocial approach.[85] (2) This indicates that there appears to be a gulf between diagnostic explanations and a sufficient understanding of the predicament of the individual in a specific personal and social context.[86]
Classical concept of 'Individual'
From: The Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle
(1) Brothers are the same thing, though in separate individuals.[87]
