Significance of Intention
Synonyms: Purpose, Aim, Objective, Goal, Motive, Resolve, Design, Plan, Aspiration, Significance, Determination, Ambition
In Dutch: Bedoeling; In Finnish: Tarkoitus; In Spanish: Intención; In German: Absicht; In Polish: Zamiar; In Portugese: Intenção; In Italian: Intenzione
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Intention'
In Buddhism, Intention is a fundamental mental quality that drives actions, prioritizing purpose and motivation over desires like greed. It shapes ethical conduct and is key to assessing one's qualities and actions, particularly in monastic practice.
From: Patipada (path of practice)
(1) The text mentions the intention of the Great Teacher, to whom the religion belongs, who taught his followers with such insight and ability with the purpose that those who come to stay in the shade of his supreme perfection should gain skill and cleverness.[1]
From: Abhidhamma in Daily Life
(1) Intention, also known as cetana, is another kind of cetasika which arises with every citta, indicating the mental impulse or volition behind actions.[2] (2) One of the cetasikas included in sankharakkhandha, along with attachment, aversion, ignorance, lovingkindness, generosity, and wisdom.[3]
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) The importance of pure 'intention' is emphasized when the Buddha advises Anathapindika not to be concerned about the quality of food offered, as long as the intention behind the offering is sincere.[4]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (4): Parivara
(1) The purpose behind actions, which is significant in assessing a monk's qualities and decisions.[5]
From: Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification)
(1) Intention reflects the mental determination that guides actions and responses, manifesting through bodily and verbal expressions.[6]
From: Patthanuddesa Dipani
(1) A dominant mental quality that drives individuals to pursue goals, proving more powerful than base desires such as greed.[7]
From: Bodhinyana
(1) Intention is highlighted as a fundamental characteristic of morality, particularly when one is mindful or self-recollected, guiding right action.[8] (2) The underlying motivation behind actions, which is crucial in determining the ethical nature of those actions and how they affect one's practice.[9]
From: Akshayamatinirdesha [english]
(1) The intention is the driving force behind the bodhisattva's actions, and it is described as the basis for the imperishability of their practice and their progress.[10]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) The mental state or motivation behind an offering, which is considered more important than the actual thing being offered.[11]
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) This refers to the underlying will or purpose on the part of the speaker that causes them to utter words.[12]
Hindu concept of 'Intention'
In Hinduism, Intention encompasses the motives behind actions, crucial for assessing moral value, interpreted through tatparya, reflecting hidden aims and purposes, particularly in the context of the Gita and the dialogue between Rukmini and Krishna.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) This refers to the underlying aim or purpose that the author or tradition had in mind when composing the sacred texts.[13] (2) Intention is the underlying purpose or objective, in this case belonging to the Lord, that remained unrealized by Sarvabhauma during their interaction.[14] (3) Something that the student did not understand from Shrila Gaurasundara, leading to extreme anxiety, fear, and the act of running away to avoid a beating.[15] (4) Intention, as a meaning of paka, represents a determination to act in a certain way or do a certain thing, reflecting a purpose or aim guiding someone's actions.[16] (5) A purpose or aim that Advaita Acarya had, which involved revealing the supremacy and omniscience of Mahaprabhu and was ultimately fulfilled.[17]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) The intention was understood by the omniscient bhagavan Shri Mahadeva, leading to the subsequent instruction of Shri Nandishvara.[18]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) This indicates the plans or aims that someone has, which are hidden, according to the information.[19]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The purpose or objective communicated by Rukmini that prompts Krishna's response.[20]
From: Harivamsha Purana
(1) It is something that Vashishtha had, but Satyavrata could not understand, even though Vashishtha did not prevent him, indicating a lack of communication.[21]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Shastri)
(1) A factor that the monkey intends to discern by facing Dashagriva on the field with counselors, army, and charioteer.[22]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) The intentions of Drona to capture Yudhishthira were discovered by King Yudhishthira through his spies, leading to countermeasures and vows of protection from Arjuna to prevent the fulfillment of Drona's goals.[23]
From: Bhagavad-gita-rahasya (or Karma-yoga Shastra)
(1) The underlying motive behind actions which is crucial in evaluating their moral value, especially in context to the actions discussed in the Gita.[24]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) This refers to the purpose or aim of the speaker, influencing how objects are presented and understood through language.[25]
Jain concept of 'Intention'
In Jainism, **intention** can refer to the purpose or goal of an action. This figurative understanding, known as the naigama naya, emphasizes the unaccomplished aim that drives and informs our speech about an action.
From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)
(1) Intention, in the context of the figurative naigama naya, refers to the purpose or goal of an action that is not yet accomplished but forms the basis for speech.[26]
The concept of Intention in local and regional sources
Intention, in this context, signifies the writer's motivation or desire to explore various locations, indicating a proactive mindset towards experiencing new environments and cultures.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) This refers to the writer's desire to go to different places.[27]
The concept of Intention in scientific sources
Intention in the context of the text relates to clinical associate students' expressed plans about their future workplace, highlighting their career aspirations and decision-making regarding professional paths in the healthcare field.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) The most crucial factor affecting behavior, comprising three features: attitudes, emotions, and social factors, which motivate actions by influencing internal psychological and social elements, ultimately leading to behavioral outcomes.[28] (2) Intentions to consume insect-based foods among Finnish consumers have been investigated to understand potential market growth.[29] (3) A person's aim or plan to do something, in this context, related to transportation choices.[30]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Intention represents a person's readiness to perform a specific behavior, and in this study, it was a significant predictor of safe food handling.[31] (2) Intention, a central construct in the Theory of Planned Behavior, represents an individual's conscious decision or willingness to engage in a specific behavior in the near future.[32] (3) Patient intention to travel for medical care is influenced by factors such as the information source and prior experiences with healthcare institutions.[33]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Intentions are focused on in the examen, allowing individuals to reflect on their motivations and attitudes in the present, aligning subjective experiences with God’s intentions.[34] (2) According to the Vinayas, intention, which is the monk’s motivations while committing an act, is generally understood to be a key factor that affects the sanctioning principles, especially when determining guilt.[35] (3) Along with concentration and ritual purity, it is crucial for the success of religious works, changing the dynamics of Divinity.[36]
From: Religious Inquiries (Journal)
(1) "Intention" (niyya) is a factor that turns a person into an apostate, according to al-Shahid al-Thani, along with making a remark or doing an act of blasphemy, though the author of Jawahir al-kalam argues that evidence (bayyina) is the primary factor.[37] (2) Within the text, intention is mentioned among stations, and Nasafi identifies it as the first stage of wayfaring.[38] (3) The decisive element of the moral action is its intention, suggesting that the motivation behind an action determines its moral value.[39]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This refers to the inclination or willingness of individuals to register as organ donors or to donate their organs after death, impacted by various factors.[40]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) The expressed plans of clinical associate students regarding where they intend to work.[41]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) An influencing factor on adherence to iron supplementation, which was mostly low among adolescent girls in Sidoarjo concerning the consumption of iron supplements.[42]
Classical concept of 'Intention'
From: The History of Herodotus
(1) The action or plan is deliberate, a question regarding whether Artemisia's sinking of the Kalyndian ship was planned.[43]
From: Aesop's Fables (English translation)
(1) The underlying purpose or aim, which, even when good or well-meaning, does not always guarantee a positive or successful outcome.[44]