Significance of Isolation
In Yoga, Isolation is defined as a state attained when both the quality of goodness and the soul are thoroughly purified. This purification process ultimately leads to emancipation, suggesting that achieving true isolation is linked to spiritual clarity and liberation from worldly attachments. The concept emphasizes the importance of inner purification in the pursuit of spiritual freedom.
Synonyms: Seclusion, Loneliness, Separation, Remoteness, Withdrawal, Detachment, Segregation, Alienation, Estrangement, Confinement, Quarantine
In Dutch: Isolatie; In Finnish: Eristäytyminen; In Spanish: Aislamiento
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Hindu concept of 'Isolation'
Isolation in Hinduism signifies a state of spiritual liberation where the soul and its qualities are purified, resulting in emancipation from worldly attachments and suffering. This condition reflects ultimate freedom and self-realization.
From: Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja’s Rajamartanda)
(1) Isolation, or kaivalya, is the state of the eternally isolated soul when ignorance and its consequences are overcome, representing final deliverance.[1] (2) Isolation is the fruit of understanding the distinction between the soul and the thinking principle, resulting in the cessation of the idea of self being the thinking principle.[2] (3) This is also known as Kaivalya, on the attainment of which the Soul is believed to be perfectly liberated.[3] (4) A state achieved when the quality of goodness and the soul are equally purified, leading to emancipation.[4]
From: Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation
(1) Referring to the feeling of being alone in one’s suffering, this keyword highlights the inner conflict faced by the speaker, who seeks to feel connected yet experiences solitude.[5]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) It refers to the act of uttering a compound word separately, either on its own or after other words. Even when a component of the compound is understood, it is considered to have no meaning in this state.[6]
The concept of Isolation in local and regional sources
Isolation, as defined by regional sources, is the state of being separated from resources and opportunities. This disproportionately impacts individuals residing in rural or marginalized areas, limiting their access and potential.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) This is the state of being separated from resources and opportunities, particularly affecting those in rural or marginalized areas.[7]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) Isolation from the other nations of the world is considered the primary cause of India's degeneration, according to the author.[8]
The concept of Isolation in scientific sources
Isolation, in this context, involves eliminating certain variables during clinical evaluations to concentrate on specific conditions or treatments, allowing for a clearer understanding of their effects and interactions in the study.
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) It describes the feeling of being alone or separated from others, which can be associated with education during the pandemic for student athletes.[9] (2) The text mentions that social isolation has been quoted as ‘a signature mental health concern in the era of COVID-19’ and associated with depression symptoms among university students.[10] (3) It includes separation from friends, relatives, and communities, leading to no personal contact and loneliness, mentioned by 30% of the Italian sample and 18% of the Hungarian sample.[11] (4) The experience of isolation was a prominent theme, with participants using it for self-reflection and gratitude, while others learned to communicate better and found creative outlets.[12] (5) Isolation is a public health measure that, alongside quarantine, is used as a control strategy for COVID-19 outbreaks, and its impact has been studied in various settings.[13]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Approximately 65% of the protocols analyzed in this article define this action until the disease has passed as essential for return, and 71% show the need to retest the infected athletes.[14] (2) Refers to the state of being separated from others, often leading to feelings of loneliness and reduced social support.[15] (3) is a design principle implemented in the combined survey platform to prevent external forces from directly affecting the internal support system and the platform.[16] (4) Isolation is considered a crucial characteristic of sensory gardens, and a lack of isolation from the remainder of parks results in the gardens not having the atmosphere necessary to perceive the garden from up close.[17] (5) It is often regarded as a considerable challenge that students experience in the online learning environment, and students feeling this can be harmful.[18]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Further research is being conducted to achieve this process for the active compounds found in the extracts.[19] (2) The process of separating and obtaining specific cells, such as rabbit fetal osteoblasts, for laboratory use.[20] (3) This term refers to the process of separating specific compounds from a natural source.[21] (4) The process of separating and purifying specific chemical compounds from plant extracts.[22] (5) Isolation rearing, a form of early life stress, can impact sensorimotor gating and HPA activity in adult rats.[23]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) A process of separation, or being set apart, that healthcare workers who tested positive for COVID-19 experienced, which resulted in a need for support and arrangements for food and medicines.[24] (2) Patients are declared recovered once they have completed 14 days of isolation and are symptom-free, according to the provided text.[25] (3) This is a feeling of being alone and unsupported, which some rural doctors experience, highlighting the importance of support systems, as mentioned in the document.[26]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is a measure to separate infected individuals from others to prevent the spread of the virus.[27] (2) This describes the act of separating individuals who are infected with a contagious disease from others to limit the spread of the illness.[28]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) The practice of separating infected individuals from others to prevent the spread of the disease, which can lead to feelings of loneliness, sadness, and alienation for families.[29] (2) Most patients had two virtual consultations within the 14 days of this, and their medications were delivered to them at home.[30]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) It is the act of separating individuals or groups to prevent the spread of disease, and is a component of contingency plans to promptly deal with any imported case of EBV.[31] (2) This is the practice of separating individuals who are infected with a contagious disease from others, and it is one of the infection prevention and control measures.[32]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) Isolation is experienced by younger and less experienced clinicians, which is an aspect of working in the South African PHC settings.[33]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) The process of obtaining mucilage from Mimosa pudica seeds, involving steps like processing seeds, soaking in water, drying, sieving, and purifying to separate the mucilage.[34]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Isolation is a state of being separated from others, which can contribute to depression and other ailments, and its impact needs to be carefully considered in the context of mindfulness practices that may inadvertently reinforce individualistic tendencies.[35] (2) It is a type of emotional violence perpetrated by intimate partners, especially husbands.[36]
From: Religious Inquiries (Journal)
(1) The state of being cut off from the Jewish community as a consequence of violating Jewish law, challenging communal norms, or pursuing individualistic beliefs and desires.[37]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) This is a stressor identified in participants, which is associated with post-traumatic stress disorder.[38] (2) This is the process of separating people who have potentially been exposed to a contagious disease to reduce the risk of their infecting others, and it can lead to mental health challenges.[39]