Significance of Period

According to Jyotisha, the concept of Period refers to specific timeframes associated with the maturation of good and evil results influenced by planetary positions. These durations are calculated through various astrological methods, impacting predictions of events in an individual's life. Additionally, periods serve as intervals governed by celestial bodies, indicating that outcomes can vary based on planetary strength and movements. Each planet oversees its own period, reflecting the significant role of astrology in determining aspects of life.1
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Synonyms: Phase, Duration, Interval, Time, Cycle, Epoch, Span, Term, Era, Season, Stage, Menstruation, Monthly cycle, Menstrual phase, Menses, Monthly

In Finnish: Kausi; In Dutch: Periode

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Buddhist concept of 'Period'

Buddhism Books

In Buddhism, "Period" signifies the specific duration a Bodhisattva remains in the womb prior to birth, emphasizing the significance of gestation in their path toward enlightenment and the cultivation of compassion.

Significance in Theravada (major branch of Buddhism):
Theravada Books

(1) The duration for which the Bodisat is to remain in the womb before birth.[1]

Theravada is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

Hindu concept of 'Period'

Hinduism Books

In Hinduism, "Period" denotes specific timeframes influenced by planetary positions impacting an individual's life, reflecting cycles of maturation for both positive and negative outcomes, as well as considerations such as women’s menstrual cycles in astrological contexts.

Significance in Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology):
Jyotisha Books

(1) When these have been calculated with the utmost effort, it is still impossible to determine the results, and the good or evil results of the period related to a planet may not remain the same.[2] (2) This refers to a specific timeframe during which the results are determined by the planet's strength, and it is essential to understand the planet's status to determine the outcome.[3] (3) These are specific time intervals, where the duration of the periods is calculated based on the aspects of planets and the positions of houses, which are used to predict events and understand the influence of celestial bodies.[4] (4) This refers to the durations associated with celestial bodies, calculated based on various factors like the degrees of the haddas and the ascendant, as described in the text.[5] (5) This term refers to a specific cycle or duration of time, governed by a particular planet, that influences various aspects of an individual's life, as described in the text.[6]

Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotisha or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy’ or “Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.

Significance in Dharmashastra (religious law):
Dharmashastra Books

(1) The time frame concerning a woman’s menstrual cycle, which is also relevant in the context of marital relations.[7] (2) Referring to the menstrual cycle of a woman, which is mentioned in the context of sexual intercourse.[8]

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 in Ayurveda (science of life):
Ayurveda Books

(1) This is a period.[9]

Ayurveda is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Ayurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

Plural form: Periods.