Significance of Principle
Synonyms: Rule, Guideline, Tenet, Doctrine, Theory, Standard, Law, Precept, Norm, Belief, Fundamental, Assumption
In Dutch: Beginsel; In Finnish: Periaate; In Spanish: Principio; In Italian: Principio; In German: Prinzip; In Malay: Prinsip; In Swedish: Princip; In French: Principe; In Polish: Zasada; In Portugese: Princípio
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Buddhist concept of 'Principle'
In Buddhism, Principle signifies foundational truths governing mind, substance, and perception. It highlights errors leading to ignorance, the disconnect between words and reality, and honored concepts. It is also the base for understanding teachings and clarifies confusion about underlying concepts.
From: Shurangama Sutra (with commentary) (English)
(1) Understanding the principle leads to a sudden awakening where all skandhas simultaneously vanish, and even the idea of awakening itself is gone.[1] (2) The principle that the person mistakes, which causes them to lose proper and pervasive knowledge and fall for an externalist teaching.[2] (3) The underlying idea or concept that Ananda is confused about regarding the ties in the cloth.[3] (4) The fundamental truths or rules guiding discussions about the mind, substance, and perception in Buddhist philosophy.[4] (5) That which is held in honor; the foundational concept or truth that serves as the basis for understanding and teachings.[5]
From: Lankavatara Sutra
(1) By reason of attachment, attainment, karma, birth, effect, etc., they are brought to the goal like fire.[6]
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) The Principle that 'Words, dependent upon mere whim, can have no inseparable connection with the real state of things', forms the basis for the wise's assertion, as indicated in the text.[7]
Hindu concept of 'Principle'
In Hinduism, Principle encompasses core elements of creation, foundational truths shaping beliefs and actions, and the fundamental concepts guiding practices. It also governs understanding of existence and sentence meaning within the totality of existence.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) To establish these of proper etiquette, a certain person neither saw or conversed with women, who are objects of enjoyment, or the king, who is approached for obtaining favors.[8] (2) Principles are fundamental truths or propositions that serve as the foundation for a system of belief, behavior, or reasoning.[9] (3) A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as a foundation for a system of belief or behavior.[10]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) The principle suggests that the number expressed by the suffix regarding a subsidiary element is significant, but it is not the case for the main element.[11] (2) The existence of akasha is based on the principle that the word conveys the object, particularly emphasized by grammarians, which highlights the importance of words representing real things.[12] (3) An idea that governs the understanding of existence in parts and totality concerning sentence-meaning.[13]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) The fundamental aspects or entities involved in creation, with various definitions and interpretations.[14]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) The fundamental concepts and guidelines that form the basis of Ayurveda, guiding its practices, treatments, and the construction of its pharmacopeia.[15]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) The fundamental beliefs and doctrines that are part of the Pashupati theory, which are found to be contrary to the Veda.[16]
Jain concept of 'Principle'
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) Fundamental teachings or doctrines proclaimed by the Blessed One.[17] (2) The guiding values or philosophies that Vaishravana adopts in his quest for emancipation.[18] (3) Fundamental truths or doctrines that the king understood, leading to his transformation.[19]
The concept of Principle in local and regional sources
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) This is eternal and must be there, and one should work it out afresh and make a re-formed application.[20] (2) This is what the prophets teach, and they can only present it in a form, so they take it out of the old form and put it before us in a new one.[21] (3) This is what the higher ones will have, indicating that they focus on principles rather than persons.[22] (4) The underlying foundation of every religion, which is the core truth, and the different prophets, saints, and seers are just manifestations or examples of this principle.[23] (5) The author uses this word to refer to the values that the recipient should adhere to in order to succeed.[24]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) 'Principles' have precedence over personal pleasure for Phoolwati, driving her to confront Devkinath and disrupt his remarriage, highlighting her strong moral convictions.[25] (2) This term is now known as theory and it goes hand-in-hand with practice, deriving mutual reinforcement in any branch of knowledge.[26] (3) Trained in our law, he was a lifelong believer in the principles of British Jurisprudence, which he upheld not only as Governor of West Bengal, but much more importantly, as Governor-General of India.[27]
The concept of Principle in scientific sources
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Several authors name the individual principles differently, which is attributed to the absence of a procedure for implementing preventive measures, but the concept of CPTED is based on four primary principles.[28] (2) A fundamental concept or tenet that serves as the basis for reasoning, conduct, or operation, often used as a guide for decision-making and evaluation.[29] (3) The fundamental basis for decision making or to determine behavior within the circular economy framework.[30] (4) Principles and sub-principles are categories of considerations that are sometimes contradictory when developing a certification system for sustainable urban areas.[31] (5) The provided content mentions some guiding ideas, which are adapted from a study, but the nature or focus of these guiding ideas is not described.[32]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Principles are the foundational values that should underpin the design and operation of the mental health system for veterans and their families, including respect, equity, and quality.[33] (2) The principles referenced are the latest ones, exemplified by the 3 R principles and the polluter pays principle, and Hong Kong is committed to construction waste management policy by applying these principles.[34]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) These are what it should be possible to agree on, even if we don't agree on one model of care, and are implemented differently in various countries and contexts, and is an important consideration.[35] (2) The fundamental guidelines that should underpin healthcare delivery, including equity, community participation, and a client-centered approach, as the text describes.[36] (3) These are the principles of primary health care, which physicians are trained to apply in their daily work at any level of the health care system, contributing to the overall goal.[37]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) These are what health and disease were believed to be subject to in the later Han Dynasty.[38]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) These are fundamental or general truths, a moral rule or a basic tenet, which are binding unless one principle conflicts with another.[39]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) These are the basics that the book covers, providing a foundation for understanding the techniques described in the text.[40]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) The main step in creating an in situ gel system is using gelling agents to create a stable suspension system.[41]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) It is in reference to William C. Chittick's book, published by State University of New York Press in Albany, discussing Ibn Al-’Arabi’s cosmology and the self-disclosure of God.[42] (2) Whether certain desires should be satisfied depends on whether they align with this concept and a heavenly mandate.[43] (3) It is synonymous with the term non-arising, and it is the nature of all dependent arising, also known as dharma-nature.[44]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) These are a type of values that pertain in psychiatric practice, along with personal values, ideals, virtues, quasi-legal values, religious values, normative values, and prescriptive values, and bioethical values.[45]
Classical concept of 'Principle'
From: Legends Of The Gods
(1) There exist two opposing and distinctly different foundations, rather than a single cause, whether good or bad, being the common origin of everything.[46]