Significance of Not independent

The concept of "Not independent" varies across different philosophical traditions. In Jainism, it characterizes the Supreme Lord's dependence on karma, contrasting with embodied beings. Vaishnavism sees it as the Lord's reliance on His devotees. Vedanta describes it in terms of organs being reliant on the Self and prana. In Dharmashastra, it highlights the younger brothers' lack of autonomy relative to the eldest. Lastly, Kavyashastra illustrates this state with ornaments functioning in a facilitator-facilitated relationship.

Synonyms: Dependent, Subordinate, Connected

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Hindu concept of 'Not independent'

Hinduism Books

In Hinduism, "Not independent" signifies interconnectedness: ornaments enable each other, younger brothers rely on the eldest, organs depend on the Self and prana, and devotees are fundamentally reliant on the divine.

Significance of Not independent in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):

Vaishnavism Books

From: Garga Samhita (English)

(1) Referring to the quality of being dependent on others, specifically His devotees.^[1]

From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)

(1) The recognition by the speaker that they are not self-sufficient and rely on spiritual connection for fulfillment.^[2]

Vaishnava or vaishnavism (vaishnavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).

Significance of Not independent in Dharmashastra (religious law):

Dharmashastra Books

From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi

(1) A description of the younger brothers, indicating their lack of autonomy compared to the eldest brother.^[3]

Dharmashastra contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.

Significance of Not independent in Vedanta (school of philosophy):

Vedanta Books

From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)

(1) A description of organs, indicating that their existence and functionality are inherently linked to the Self and prana.^[4]

Vedanta refers to a school of orthodox Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. There are a number of sub-schools of Vedanta, however all of them expound on the basic teaching of the ultimate reality (brahman) and liberation (moksha) of the individual soul (atman).

Significance of Not independent in Kavyashastra (science of poetry):

Kavyashastra Books

From: Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana

(1) Refers to the state where ornaments assume the relation of facilitator and facilitated.^[5]

Kavyashastra refers to the ancient Indian tradition of poetry (kavya). Canonical literature (shastra) of the includes encyclopedic manuals dealing with prosody, rhetoric and various other guidelines serving to teach the poet how to compose literature.

Jain concept of 'Not independent'

Jainism Books

In Jainism, "Not independent" signifies that the Supreme Lord is influenced by karma, highlighting a distinction between the Lord's nature and that of embodied beings, who experience direct effects of their actions.

Significance of Not independent in Jainism (general):

From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra

(1) A characterization of the Supreme Lord as dependent on karma, contrasting with the nature of beings who have bodies.^[6]

Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

Last Updated: 29 September, 2024