Significance of Plan
Synonyms: Strategy, Scheme, Blueprint, Design, Outline, Program, Arrangement, Proposal, Agenda, Roadmap, Method, Approach, Plot
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Buddhist concept of 'Plan'
In Buddhism, "Plan" denotes a scheme concocted by monks against Shantideva. They aimed to expose his perceived lack of knowledge and prompt his departure from the monastery.
From: Bodhisattvacharyavatara
(1) A scheme devised by monks to cause Shantideva to leave the monastery of his own accord due to assumed lack of learning.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Plan'
In Hinduism, "Plan" signifies a king's objective and the capacity to strategize. It encompasses the king's devised goal and the power to formulate a course of action, recognized as one of the ten essential powers.
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) The plan is what the king devised, indicating his goal.[2]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) 'Plans' refers to the strategies or arrangements that were devised prior to the dacoits' actions of waiting for the night and subsequently setting out for the house.[3]
The concept of Plan in local and regional sources
Plan encompasses various meanings: a detailed progress report with targets, a strategy allowing private enterprise, a course of action, a blueprint, and a set of ideas. It also represents aspirations like societal improvement, spiritual ideals, and establishing institutions.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) It is something that God has for every person, suggesting a predetermined course or intention.[4] (2) A set of ideas which is discussed in the context of its failure, and the means to subserve it.[5] (3) This initiative, though imperfect, holds potential and should encourage collaborative efforts for a better standard of living.[6] (4) This is the Divine plan, the union of man and woman, a recognition of the true realities of life and its implications, which is often disregarded by man through ignorance.[7] (5) The plan gives enough scope to private enterprise, and the expenditure in the Public Sector is summarized by the plan.[8]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) The author urges the recipient to organize and advance their shared plans without delay.[9] (2) This refers to the predetermined course or blueprint of events.[10] (3) The plan in India is to make everybody a Brahmin, the Brahmin being the ideal of humanity, as mentioned by the Swami in the interview.[11] (4) This refers to the strategy of establishing a central college.[12] (5) This is a course of action the author has, indicating a strategic approach to achieve a goal.[13]
From: Folklore of the Santal Parganas
(1) He made a plan.[14]
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) The plan refers to King Shivaji's strategy to present himself as a humble person offering grain, instead of a fortune, to gain Tukoba's acceptance.[15]
The concept of Plan in scientific sources
Plan outlines a course of action, encompassing strategy and detailed proposals. It's what advertisers have, with scrutiny on coercion. The current plan is vague, yet aims to reduce poverty, improve health, and curb HIV infections, with ambitious targets.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) The term 'plans' is mentioned as being based on horizontal integration and harmonized with those adopted at higher levels of SD governance, showcasing their importance in aligning various aspects of sustainable development.[16] (2) This could reflect social concerns about the long-term economic viability of the institution itself, especially after the 2008 Great Recession which involved fund depletion.[17] (3) This study classified resource-based cities into four types according to the it.[18]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) It refers to proposed arrangements or methods for achieving something, often involving a series of actions or steps that need to be carefully considered and organized.[19] (2) It is part of interventions implemented in schools, alongside lessons and practices, aiming to promote physical activity among students.[20] (3) These are part of what restrains public officials, and broader aspects of general rules and regulations should be adequately addressed.[21]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) The primary aims of the NSP are to reduce the rate of new HIV infections by 50% by 2011, and the targets throughout the plan are very ambitious.[22] (2) This refers to a course of action or strategy.[23] (3) The present plan is vague.[24]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Detailed proposals for doing or achieving something, and are proposed to reduce poverty and improve health outcomes.[25]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This is what the advertiser has, and the question remains whether the ad is coercive or manipulative.[26]
Classical concept of 'Plan'
From: The Authoress of the Odyssey
(1) It is a diagram of Ulysses' house included to aid understanding, based on the poem, with differences from other interpretations.[27]
From: Aesop's Fables (English translation)
(1) The plans are the various suggestions offered during the mice's council on how to warn themselves of the cat's approach, with the bell plan being the most favored one.[28]
From: The History of Herodotus
(1) The group dismissed these before considering and prepared to renew the war again from the beginning.[29]
From: The Gods of the Egyptians Vol 1
(1) The text mentions seeking out a plan, indicating a need for strategy or problem-solving.[30]
From: Egypt Through The Stereoscope
(1) The text references a visual aid that provides a larger scale outline of Karnak, aiding in the comprehension of its relationship to Luxor and the river.[31]