Significance of Inertia
Synonyms: Resistance, Immobility, Idleness, Inactivity, Passivity, Lethargy, Stagnation
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Hindu concept of 'Inertia'
In Hinduism, inertia signifies a state of stagnation, leading to mental disturbance and confusion, highlighting the necessity for individuals to overcome this resistance to achieve spiritual growth and clarity.
From: Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra)
(1) This quality, along with disturbance, contributes to the outgoing energy of notions, which ceases to be active upon the removal of mental impurity.[1] (2) Inertia is one of the three qualities of the equipoise state, which, along with essence and energy, is not functional in fulfilling the objects of the Purusha and therefore does not exist in that state.[2] (3) Tamas, another quality related to the Will-to-be, influencing the distinction of Purusha.[3] (4) A mental quality (tamas) that induces dullness or inactivity in the mind, obstructing the mind's ability to reflect and transform thoughts.[4] (5) A state or quality of being inactive or dormant, contributing to the formation of impurities in the spiritual practice.[5]
From: Brihaddharma Purana (abridged)
(1) It is described as one of the three qualities of Nature, alongside harmony and mobility, adopted by the three separate entities during the process of creation.[6]
The concept of Inertia in scientific sources
Inertia, in this context, relates to the stability of power systems. Renewable energy's intermittent nature reduces overall inertia, negatively impacting the frequency stability of the power system.
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Larger particles were mainly deposited through this mechanism, and its efficiency increased gradually with an increase in particle size.[7] (2) The core problem surrounding DCR implementation is arguably not active opposition but rather path dependency and the inertia characteristic of complex systems when they are tasked with addressing highly controversial public health issues.[8] (3) Inertia in the context of multiple correspondence analysis represents the total variation accounted for in the dimensions, where the first two dimensions explained 60.3% of the total inertia in the analysis of four variables.[9]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Inertia causes a significant number of solid particles to impact the outer wall of the elbow after rebounding, contributing to localized erosion.[10] (2) A tendency to resist change or inaction, often found at the beginning stages of implementing new management practices like intellectual capital management.[11] (3) Inertia can create force on the bus, contributing to the overall resistance that the engine must overcome.[12]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Inertia, as a neutralisation tactic, involves deliberate inaction or prolonged delays in addressing reports of clergy sexual misconduct, aiming to frustrate and discourage those who have come forward.[13]