Significance of Minor
Synonyms: Insignificant, Secondary, Little, Small., Small
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Buddhist concept of 'Minor'
In Buddhism, "Minor" signifies elements that hold lesser significance compared to more critical concepts or keywords, emphasizing a hierarchical understanding of teachings and doctrines within the philosophy.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) Items of lesser importance compared to the major keywords.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Minor'
In Hinduism, the term "Minor" refers to children, specifically Sudarshana and Satrujit, who are deemed too young to rule, lacking legal capacity for agreements and excluded from credible evidence due to their age.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Refers to someone who is too young and has not yet engaged in business.[2] (2) A person who is below the age of sixteen and is legally considered incapable of entering into valid transactions of a gift, sale, or similar agreements.[3] (3) An individual under the age of legal adulthood, excluded from providing credible evidence due to perceived incapacity.[4]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) Children or young individuals, specifically referring to Sudarshana and Satrujit, who are considered too young to rule.[5]