Significance of Past Tense
Past Tense in various contexts signifies actions or states that have already been completed. In Tibetan Buddhism, it is represented by the verb 'abhut.' Similarly, Purana and Vyakarana define Past Tense as a grammatical tense for describing actions that have occurred, including processes like cooking that are finished. Kavyashastra also emphasizes this usage, focusing on the interpretation of verses and indicating completed actions. Overall, Past Tense serves to convey the notion of actions that have already taken place across these traditions.
Synonyms: Past form, Past participle, Completed action
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Buddhist concept of 'Past Tense'
In Buddhism, Past Tense signifies completed actions, highlighted by the verb 'abhut', illustrating the significance of understanding past experiences in shaping present and future states of being.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) Indicated by the verb 'abhut', representing actions or states that have already been completed.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Past Tense'
In Hinduism, Past Tense signifies a grammatical form that depicts completed actions, highlighting events that have already transpired, essential for interpreting texts and understanding processes, like cooking, after their conclusion.
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) A grammatical tense used to indicate actions or states that have already occurred, justified here by the pre-existence of special properties.[2] (2) The grammatical form used to indicate actions or states that have already happened, as referenced in the context of understanding causes across time.[3] (3) The grammatical tense used in expressing actions that have already taken place, such as rain falling before grain growth.[4] (4) The grammatical form representing actions that have already been completed, used to describe the cooking process after it has been concluded.[5]
From: Vasudevavijaya of Vasudeva (Study)
(1) A grammatical form used to express actions that have already occurred.[6]
From: Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana
(1) Refers to the grammatical tense that indicates actions that have already taken place.[7] (2) Refers to a grammatical tense indicating actions that have already occurred, relevant in the interpretation of the verse.[8]
From: Agni Purana
(1) The grammatical tense used to describe actions that have already occurred.[9]