Significance of Person
Synonyms: Individual, Human, Being, Character, Figure, Soul, Organism, Entity., Man, Woman, Entity, Character.
In Malay: Orang; In Polish: Osoba; In German: Person; In Swedish: Person; In Dutch: Persoon; In Finnish: Henkilö; In Spanish: Persona; In Italian: Persona; In French: Personne; In Portugese: Pessoa
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Buddhist concept of 'Person'
In Buddhism, "Person" signifies an entity with deep cognitive awareness capable of understanding all knowledge, while also representing individuals driven by lust or hatred, illustrating their path towards spiritual liberation.
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) The one the goddess speaks of as full of cruelty and stained like a nurse’s robe, to whom her speech is not directed, but she still dares to say something about the bhikshu.[1] (2) The person is one who practices maitri, karuna, mudita, or upeksha, with different outcomes related to their rebirths, as mentioned in the text.[2] (3) This refers to the belief in the person, and it is considered an error, as conditioned dharmas are without self because of this belief.[3] (4) Refers to individuals characterized by either lust or hatred, depicting their journey towards deliverance.[4]
From: Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra
(1) The one who severs themselves from the roots of good, and possesses what is not good, and the one who will befriend a good friend, give ear to Wonderful Dharma, and do good.[5]
From: Shurangama Sutra (with commentary) (English)
(1) The person is someone who can be brushed by the wind, and the text explores the origin of the wind in relation to the person's face and their interaction with the robe.[6]
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) Since Brahma and others are considered persons, they cannot be the makers of the Veda, similar to how ordinary people cannot be.[7] (2) It refers to individuals, and those who have fully realized the accurate understanding of reality understand the limitations of the causes appearing in a continuous state of change.[8] (3) Persons act as the source for the knowledge, providing explanations that illuminate the Veda, which results in the production of understanding that depends on their actions.[9] (4) Individuals are where the emergence of the understanding of sound takes place, according to the text, and this is a critical factor in the process described within the text.[10] (5) The entity whose cognition is capable of comprehending everything that is knowable, signifying a profound level of awareness and understanding.[11]
From: Patipada (path of practice)
(1) When this has gone, there remains only Dhamma and nothing else, as this is a relative condition of the highest kind in these Three Worlds.[12]
From: Guide to Tipitaka
(1) This refers to something that does not exist in reality, but is spoken of using conventional language as apparent truth.[13]
Hindu concept of 'Person'
In Hinduism, "Person" signifies an individual interacting with teachings and practices, highlighting the importance of their relationships and duties within the broader human experience.
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) "Persons" like Drona, Dhrishtadyumna, Sita, and Draupadi are mentioned as examples of individuals who, according to traditions, were not born in the ordinary way.[14] (2) The sixteen parts of the spectator go towards this, and upon reaching this, they sink into him, indicating a merging process, as described in a passage.[15] (3) The Person is the ultimate limit, as after enumerating a series of things in which the subsequent one is always superior to the one preceding it, it concludes by saying that nothing is beyond the Person.[16] (4) This refers to the individual. The text states that the person who wakes from sleep must be the same, because it is seen to finish work left unfinished before.[17] (5) This individual is described as the one who sees, hears, perceives, conceives, and acts, and whose essence is knowledge, according to a specific passage.[18]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) The Vajasaneyins read of him, viz. the Vaishvanara, as man or person. The passage states 'That Agni Vaishvanara is the person'. Unconditioned personality belongs to the highest Self only.[19] (2) This individual is measured by the size of a thumb and possesses a unique light that is characteristic of Brahman.[20] (3) Refers to the individual or soul that possesses consciousness.[21] (4) Another reference to Brahman, emphasizing its identity as a conscious entity.[22] (5) An anthropomorphic characterization of Brahman that implies individuality in the divine source.[23]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) An individual undertaking multiple meditations, requiring adherence to a specific order or sequence in which these practices should be performed to maximize effectiveness.[24] (2) This is an individual who seeks to attain Self-knowledge through the renunciation of works.[25] (3) Refers to an individual who is experiencing the mentioned afflictions and struggles.[26] (4) Refers to an individual who is engaging in the pursuit of spiritual knowledge and understanding.[27]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (Shankara Bhashya)
(1) The Person seen within the Eye is identified as Rik, Sama, Uktha, Yajush, and Brahman, having the same form and joints as the Solar Person.[28] (2) This entity is seen in the eye, according to Prajapati, which is the Self, and it is described as the immortal, the fearless, and Brahman.[29]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) This is the individual for whose benefit the learned singer is singing. The singer asks this individual what shall be asked for on their behalf through the songs.[30] (2) This individual is mentioned in the provided text as someone who is seriously ill and is surrounded by their relatives who are concerned with their recognition of them.[31]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankara Bhashya)
(1) This identifies the subject, located in the eye, that is discussed in the provided text, which is ultimately identified as the Supreme Self.[32]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The text describes that a person who engages in bathing at the mentioned location will attain a specific religious result.[33] (2) The verse describes a person, someone who can be liberated from sins through contact with the sacred dust found on the banks of the Gomati river.[34] (3) An individual is mentioned, capable of attaining a specific spiritual status or divine connection through interaction with a sacred object.[35] (4) The text describes the Supreme Lord, Shri Krishna, as being a person, implying an individual form and identity.[36] (5) This refers to individuals, and in this context, the divine being is described as most exalted of persons.[37]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) It describes someone who, despite possessing considerable physical strength, experiences a decline in physical abilities after a period without food.[38] (2) Persons are the individuals who are described as being willing to cross the Ganges, demonstrating their dedication and eagerness to see the Lord.[39] (3) A "person", as described, can be anyone, including the son of a king, and their access to food is dependent on the will of the Supreme Lord.[40] (4) It is a human being, especially considered with reference to their individuality or personality within the narrative.[41] (5) A person is an individual who may or may not possess good qualities as described in the text.[42]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) A person who has experiences of pure bhakti is capable of developing a taste for bhakti-rasa.[43] (2) Some are attached to enjoyment or liberation, but become somewhat satisfied by following the angas of bhakti.[44] (3) This refers to an individual who stands up in reverence upon witnessing the arrival of the divine presence.[45]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) Individuals who, if poor but deserving, can receive the gift of cows with calves at the point of death, leading to the giver's freedom from sin.[46] (2) Vyasa, that foremost of all persons, replied to Kunti, indicating his position as a highly respected and influential individual within the community.[47]
From: Markandeya Purana
(1) An individual human being.[48]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) This is who the great king appointed to rule over the people.[49]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) The person refers to the individual from whose seed the child was born, particularly in cases where the mother was not duly wedded, affecting who receives the funeral cake.[50] (2) These individuals provided gifts with a specific condition related to who the girl should marry; however, she selects a different person.[51] (3) Individuals of specific castes and with particular qualifications that make them suitable to be witnesses in legal proceedings.[52]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) An individual whose perceptions and understanding are being considered. This individual's perspectives on a particular subject may evolve over a period.[53] (2) An individual considered in the context of receiving an object or benefit.[54]
From: Satapatha-brahmana
(1) Person consists of seven persons, including a body of four and wings and a tail of three, which are the components of Prajapati.[55] (2) The singular entity formed from the seven persons, which became Prajapati and signifies the lord of generation.[56]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja’s Rajamartanda)
(1) The qualities influence all persons, both internally and externally, through goodness, foulness, and darkness in the forms of pleasure, pain and delusion.[57]
Jain concept of 'Person'
In Jainism, "Person" signifies individuals capable of achieving profound spiritual growth through association with enlightened beings, emphasizing the value of mentorship on the path to enlightenment and significant karmic rewards.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) Individuals who can obtain great fruit by associating with greatness, indicating the importance of spiritual companionship and guidance in achieving significant spiritual rewards.[58]
The concept of Person in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Person" refers to individuals influenced by Shri Ramakrishna's teachings, emphasizing the importance of focusing on his ideas. Additionally, it categorizes people based on their emotional resilience, affecting their overall well-being.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) This is what the author does not want the disciples of Shri Ramakrishna to focus on, but rather the ideas of the Master, to prevent the ideas from being killed.[59] (2) Persons are categorized into two types: those who are strong-nerved and yielding, and those with high-strung nerves and intense feelings, impacting their happiness.[60]
The concept of Person in scientific sources
"Person" signifies the individual at the heart of various contexts. It's central to clinical care, health promotion, and surgical procedures. It also refers to individuals undergoing HIV testing, and the focus of the study examines their perception and experience of the world.
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Person, as revealed by Jesus Christ, is relatedness without reserve with God and is fully applicable to the human being through Christ, according to Ratzinger's development of the Christian notion.[61] (2) The hypostases are identified as ‘persons’ that are ‘relationally’ distinct, individuated by their relations to one another.[62] (3) It is studied through texts such as Augustine’s Confessions, Montaigne, and Sartre.[63]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) The person is the center and goal of clinical care and health promotion, with the program aiming to promote a psychiatry that encompasses the totality of a person's health.[64] (2) This refers to an individual, and it is central to the understanding of contamination obsessions, and it is related to how they perceive and experience the world.[65] (3) Persons are an individual human being, and the study focuses on persons seeking HIV testing and the use of the Beck Anxiety Inventory within that population.[66]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Various studies used different sample sizes of "persons", ranging from a few dozen to several thousand, to assess willingness to pay for different environmental goods.[67] (2) Entities such as consumers or laborers are mentioned, as are firms such as multinationals, which, despite lacking speech, possess other powers.[68]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) It is a general term for an individual involved in the educational process, such as a student, parent, or teacher, and their interactions and responsibilities.[69]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) This refers to an individual who is undergoing LLA, and the surgical team should explain the procedure to them.[70]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) I acknowledge the support of Professor T. Atinmo and Dr. (Mrs.) Fadupin for their supervisory role during the course of carrying out the work as well as the Laboratory Technologist, all of Human Nutrition Department, University of Ibadan for their Technical support.[71]
Classical concept of 'Person'
From: Aesop's Fables (English translation)
(1) A person is an individual who interrupted the wizard's activities with urgent news, highlighting the unpredictable nature of life and the limitations of foresight.[72]
From: The Egyptian Heaven and Hell
(1) The word abtu, or abut, was translated "persons" in 1896, though its form and evident meaning suggest a comparison with the common Semitic word for "fathers"; the determinatives prove that the word describes people of both sexes.[73]