Significance of Objective

The keyphrase "Objective" encompasses various interpretations across different philosophies. In Tibetan Buddhism, it denotes an entity or concept targeted by an action, highlights the absence of a true objective apart from conventional terms, and describes cognitive perception focus. In Vaishnavism, it refers to goals that beings strive for through their actions. Meanwhile, Vaisheshika identifies it as an object residing within a community, signifying the relationship between the community and its characteristics.1

Synonyms: Goal, Aim, Purpose, Intention, Aspiration, Ambition, Plan, Mission, Ambition.

In Dutch: Objectief; In Finnish: Tavoite; In Spanish: Objetivo

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Buddhist concept of 'Objective'

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In Buddhism, "Objective" relates to the target of actions and cognitive perception. It signifies that true objectivity is absent beyond conventional terms and emphasizes that various cognitions do not align with a singular reality.

Significance of Objectives in Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism):

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From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]

(1) Typically refers to an entity or concept that is the target of an agent's action; the text indicates that there is no true objective, separate from conventional terms.^[1] (2) The ultimate aim or subject of cognition, which in this context refers to the idea that different cognitions cannot pertain to the same reality.^[2] (3) The term used to describe the focus of cognitive perception—specifically, those elements that aid or facilitate the process of recognition.^[3]

Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayana) are collected indepently.

Hindu concept of 'Objective'

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In Hinduism, the term "Objective" encompasses both a communal essence that defines relationships among members, and individual aspirations that guide actions towards specific goals or aims.

Significance of Objectives in Vaisheshika (school of philosophy):

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From: Padarthadharmasamgraha and Nyayakandali

(1) An object that a Community resides in and over which it pervades, forming part of the relationship between Community and its characteristics.^[4]

Vaisheshika refers to a school of orthodox Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. Vaisheshika deals with subjects such as logic, epistemology, philosophy and expounds concepts similar to Buddhism in nature

Significance of Objectives in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):

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From: Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation

(1) Certain goals or aims that beings strive to achieve through their actions.^[5]

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 Objectives in Kavyashastra (science of poetry):

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From: Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana

(1) The goals or aims of embodied beings that are interrupted by the creator’s actions.^[6]

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.

The concept of Objective in scientific sources

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Objective pertains to the specific aims of the study, focusing on investigating how Yogasana can alleviate various digestive issues, highlighting its targeted purpose within the research framework.

Significance of Objectives in Scientific journals, articles, etc.:

From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal

(1) Specific aims within the study, including examining how Yogasana can relieve various digestive issues.^[7]

This section includes scientific research in the field of healthcare, often involving traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Holistic health. It includes papers from scientific journals classified as either original, clinical or experimental research, review articles or case reports.

Plural form: Objectives.

Last Updated: 28 November, 2024