Significance of Material qualities
In Vaishnavism, material qualities refer to the attributes or characteristics relating to the physical world that can obstruct true spiritual understanding and connection with the Supreme Personality of Godhead. These qualities include wealth, beauty, intelligence, and strength, which do not bring satisfaction to the Divine. Additionally, material qualities are associated with the transient nature of existence, contrasting with the qualities of Brahman and the eternal, unchanging nature of Vaikuntha, where such material attributes are absent.
Synonyms: Properties of materials, Material characteristics, Material properties, Attributes, Properties, Features
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Buddhist concept of 'Material qualities'
Material qualities in Buddhism encompass physical attributes associated with consciousness but not included in cetasikas, representing characteristics of beings within the kama-sphere that are perceptible through the senses and inform mental objects.
From: Patthanuddesa Dipani
(1) Material qualities are the physical attributes that arise from kamma, which manifest during an individual's life and can be influenced by volitional actions.[1] (2) The physical characteristics or properties that coexist with the paccayuppanna-Dhammas in the practice of jhana.[2] (3) The present eighteen kinds identified, categorized in terms of being past, present, or future within the context of objective pre-existence.[3] (4) The physical attributes that are produced by kamma at conception and during the course of life.[4] (5) Qualities that arise from kamma and temperature and are associated with the life-continuum and corporeal existence.[5]
From: A Manual of Abhidhamma
(1) Attributes that contribute to the formation of various material groupings.[6] (2) Derivatives or secondary material properties that depend on the four Great Essentials.[7] (3) Material qualities refer to the intrinsic characteristics of matter that do not arise from any cause.[8] (4) Distinct characteristics of matter that do not originate from any external cause but are intrinsic in nature.[9] (5) These are the qualities obtained during lifetime in the kama-sphere, indicating the physical attributes and characteristics of beings.[10]
From: Introducing Buddhist Abhidhamma
(1) These are the inherent characteristics that define the nature of matter.[11]
From: Guide to Tipitaka
(1) The derived properties from the primary elements, examined within Rupa Kanda.[12]
Hindu concept of 'Material qualities'
In Hinduism, material qualities encompass attributes like wealth and beauty that are irrelevant to the Supreme Being, highlight the transient nature of the physical world, and contrast with the eternal, spiritual realm of Vaikuntha.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) Attributes or characteristics that pertain to the physical world and possessions rather than spiritual or moral attributes.[13] (2) The three fundamental attributes that arise from the ingredient cause of creation associated with the purusha-avataras.[14] (3) Attributes that pertain to the material world and are a hindrance to understanding the spiritual form of the Lord.[15] (4) Attributes such as wealth, beauty, intelligence, and strength that do not please the Supreme Personality of Godhead.[16] (5) Characteristics that are absent in Vaikuntha, as the place and its inhabitants are unaffected by time, place, and circumstances.[17]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) The modes and properties associated with material existence that do not affect the transcendental beings.[18] (2) the characteristics devoid of all material qualities[19]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) Traits and characteristics that are associated with the physical or worldly realm, as opposed to spiritual attributes.[20] (2) The inherent characteristics of the physical world that can affect beings not fully aware of divine connection.[21]
From: Bhajana-Rahasya
(1) The characteristics that govern the demigods and goddesses, indicating their connection to the material world.[22] (2) The three qualities of goodness, passion, and ignorance that influence actions and are stated to not affect bhakti-yoga.[23]
From: Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure)
(1) Characteristics influenced by the physical world which govern non-transcendental personalities.[24]
From: Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
(1) Material qualities refer to the physical attributes and aspects of existence that are rejected in the pursuit of understanding Brahman.[25]