Significance of Injunction
Injunction in Tibetan Buddhism and various Indian philosophical traditions refers to authoritative guidelines or commands that dictate the proper conduct of rituals and worship. These injunctions emphasize moral imperatives and instructions essential for performing specific rites correctly, whether in the context of Dharma, Vedic rituals, or personal conduct. They govern devotees' actions, ensuring the correct approach to worship, offerings, and rituals aimed at spiritual purification and knowledge realization. Overall, injunctions serve as essential directives guiding participants in their religious practices.
Synonyms: Order, Command, Prohibition, Decree, Instruction
In Dutch: Bevel; In Finnish: Kielto
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Buddhist concept of 'Injunction'
In Buddhism, Injunctions are authoritative moral imperatives guiding actions during rituals and serve as reliable directives for determining Dharma, urging individuals toward specific activities or avoidance, thus shaping ethical conduct.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) Words that urge one to activity or avoidance of activity, which are authoritative and reliable for determining Dharma.[1]
From: Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary)
(1) Orders or moral imperatives that guide the participants in their actions during the rituals.[2]
From: Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga
(1) A directive or order that is included at the end of the announcements, stating 'He ought to announce the fact every day.'[3]
Hindu concept of 'Injunction'
Injunction in Hinduism encompasses directives and rules for Vedic rituals, self-knowledge, and proper worship conduct. It emphasizes adherence to specific guidelines for rituals and sacrifices, promoting spiritual understanding and purification within religious practices.
From: Skanda Purana
(1) The rules or guidelines that dictate how offerings should be made in accordance with ritual tradition.[4] (2) Prescribed guidelines or commands that dictate how devotees should approach worship of Ketu.[5] (3) Commands or authoritative guidelines followed by devotees during the performance of rituals and worship.[6] (4) Commandments or rules that guide how worship should be conducted at the shrine to achieve spiritual release.[7] (5) Specific guidelines or commandments that dictate the manner in which the worship should be performed.[8]
From: Linga Purana
(1) Instructions or guidelines that dictate the proper procedures and offerings during the religious rite.[9]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) A directive or mandate found in sacred texts that outlines specific actions or duties to be performed.[10] (2) A directive that governs the behavior and practices of individuals within a particular tradition.[11] (3) A formal order or command regarding an action to be taken, as seen in various rituals or practices such as washing a cup.[12] (4) A directive conveyed in the text that specifies certain actions that must be performed, in this case, approaching one's wife at designated times.[13] (5) A directive or rule prescribed within the text that outlines the practices and exceptions related to Vedic rituals and study.[14]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) A directive or command found within the Vedanta text that guides understanding or behavior regarding Brahman.[15] (2) The authoritative order that compels an action to be taken, which in this context refers to the command to see the unseen.[16] (3) A directive that, when paired with knowledge, is suggested to not produce the desired result.[17] (4) A formal order or command that is necessary for establishing the understanding of Self-knowledge.[18]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) A legal order that requires someone to do or refrain from doing something, in this context referring to mandates concerning meditation and actions.[19] (2) A command or directive in scripture designed to convey instructions or actions for realizing Brahman.[20]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) A command or order that mandates a specific action, such as a ritual sacrifice.[21] (2) A formal command or prohibition that outlines what actions should not be taken, such as the specific rule about not eating the sacrificial cake in a certain manner.[22]