Significance of Present tense
The concept of Present tense is explored through various frameworks in Vaishnavism, Purana, Vyakarana, Dharmashastra, and Kavyashastra. In Vaishnavism, it signifies the ongoing actions of Shri Kunti-devi and represents eternal actions of Shri Krishna in Vrajabhumi. Purana emphasizes actions currently taking place, while Vyakarana details it through specific forms of Sanskrit verbs. Dharmashastra identifies Present tense as indicating the current time frame of actions, and Kavyashastra highlights its use for ongoing actions in narratives, illustrating a rich understanding of temporality in grammar.
Synonyms: Active voice
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Hindu concept of 'Present tense'
In Hinduism, the Present tense signifies ongoing actions, reflecting current states or truths through specific grammatical forms like cikirshati. This tense fosters immediacy in narratives, connecting past experiences to present awareness.
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) The grammatical form that denotes actions or states currently occurring, varying as the cause is conceived.[1] (2) A grammatical tense used to represent actions or situations occurring currently, highlighted in the context of the word with the suffix san in cikirshati.[2] (3) A grammatical tense used by story-tellers to create an immediacy that connects the narrative to the audience's experience.[3] (4) The grammatical form used to express actions that are currently happening or are habitual, applied to the process of cooking as it starts.[4] (5) A grammatical tense used to indicate an action that is currently happening or a state that is currently true, which is exemplified in cikirshati due to the suffix san.[5]
From: Vasudevavijaya of Vasudeva (Study)
(1) The grammatical tense that the Kavirahasya illustrates through various forms of Sanskrit verbs.[6] (2) A grammatical form that denotes actions occurring now or that are currently ongoing.[7]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) A grammatical form used to suggest the continual and eternal actions of Shri Krishna in Vrajabhumi.[8] (2) A grammatical indication found in the original verse, showing the ongoing action of Shri Kunti-devi stopping Shri Krishna.[9] (3) The narrative style used by Gopa-kumara to describe past experiences as if they are currently unfolding.[10]
From: Agni Purana
(1) The grammatical tense that indicates the action is currently taking place.[11]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) A form of verb that expresses an action currently happening or a general truth.[12]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) A grammatical term indicating the current time frame of the action being described.[13]
From: Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana
(1) Grammatical aspect highlighted in the verse indicating ongoing actions.[14]