Significance of Limiting adjuncts
Limiting adjuncts, according to Vaishnavism and Vedanta, refer to conditions or qualities that restrict the essence of spirit and matter, contrasting with the unlimited nature of the divine. These adjuncts impact the self's understanding in relation to Brahman, leading to confusion and differentiation among entities. They include ignorance, desire, and various corporeal substances that define perceptions and experiences. Despite these limitations, Brahman remains undivided and unchanged, highlighting the distinction between the pure Self and the conditioned individual self.
Synonyms: Qualifying adjunct
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Hindu concept of 'Limiting adjuncts'
Limiting adjuncts in Hinduism refer to the various conditions and factors that restrict the true nature of Brahman and the self, resulting in perceived duality, individuality, and finite experiences, despite Brahman's undivided essence.
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) The conditions or factors that impose limitations on the individual soul, conditioning its relationship with Brahman.[1] (2) The physical and mental constraints that the soul sheds during deep sleep.[2] (3) A condition or aspect that restricts the pure essence of Brahman and manifests it into various forms experiencing the world.[3] (4) Additional layers or factors that may obscure or limit the realization of the soul's true nature as Brahman, potentially leading to a false distinction between the two.[4] (5) These are aspects or conditions that define the relationship between the soul and Brahman; their presence is debated in determining the soul's essence.[5]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) The physical or conceptual barriers, such as a pot, that create perceived separations in the non-dual reality.[6] (2) Factors or attributes that confine the self within the physical realm, hindering its realization of freedom.[7] (3) The condition or aspect, such as the body, that gives the illusion of birth to the Self despite its eternal nature.[8] (4) Conditions or contexts that restrict the perception of something; in this case, they are what give rise to the sensation of plurality in Brahman.[9] (5) The mental modes that cause differentiation in the perception of the same eternal truth, such as the various Vedas.[10]
From: Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
(1) Attributes and conditions that restrict or define the true nature of the self, often leading to misunderstandings about its essence.[11] (2) Factors that create ignorance and barrier to understanding the true nature of the self and Brahman.[12] (3) Limiting adjuncts are characteristics or attributes that confine the understanding of Brahman, leading to a negative definition.[13] (4) The physical characteristics and attributes like the body and organs that create the illusion of individuality and separation from Brahman.[14] (5) The physical and psychological components that restrict the pure essence of the self, exemplified through experiences such as dreams and bodily functions.[15]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankara Bhashya)
(1) Also known as Upadhis, these are described as products of ignorance that create the illusion of separation between the individual soul and Brahman.[16] (2) Refers to the body and other factors that limit the manifestation of the intelligent Brahman as the individual soul.[17] (3) An internal factor or condition that causes the individual soul to experience limitations such as suffering, differentiating it from Brahman.[18] (4) Related to the body, senses, and other aspects that are superimposed on the individual soul, obscuring its true nature.[19] (5) The various external factors or conditions that restrict the true nature of the soul, leading to misunderstandings about identity.[20]
From: Vivekachudamani
(1) These are the various aspects of existence such as body, organs, vital energies, mind, and egoism that limit one's true self.[21] (2) These are the identifications and associations that confine the true essence of an individual, preventing realization of the true self as Brahman.[22] (3) These are aspects or conditions that restrict or define the nature of the Self but are ultimately considered unreal.[23] (4) Attributes or conditions that restrict or define the true nature of the Atman, preventing one from fully realizing their essential self.[24] (5) The hundreds of factors or conditions, such as a jar or pitcher, that restrict or define something.[25]
From: Siddhanta Sangraha of Sri Sailacharya
(1) Factors that give various names to Vayu based on its context and capacity.[26] (2) The corporeal substances that restrict or define the meanings and usages of concepts like direction.[27]
From: Bhagavatpadabhyudaya by Lakshmana Suri (study)
(1) The factors that contribute to the perception of Jiva as separate individuals, obscuring the unity of Atman.[28]
From: Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation
(1) Attributes or qualities that restrict the true nature of sentient beings and hinder their understanding of ultimate reality.[29] (2) The constraints that define individual souls and matter, which the Supreme Lord is free from.[30] (3) Elements or conditions that restrict the essence and nature of the spirit and matter, contrasting with the Lord's unlimited nature.[31]