Significance of Rest
Synonyms: Repose, Respite, Break, Pause, Inactivity, Slumber, Relax
In Swedish: Vila; In Malay: Rehat; In Dutch: Rest; In Finnish: Levätä; In Spanish: Descansar; In Portugese: Descansar; In German: Ausruhen; In French: Repos; In Italian: Riposo; In Polish: Odpoczynek
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Rest'
In Buddhism, "Rest" broadly signifies supplementary elements, qualities, or factors interacting with a primary subject. It encompasses easily understood information, related concepts, and other properties that contribute to a comprehensive understanding of existence and consciousness.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) The phrase 'and the rest' includes 'Recognition' and others; these also are regarded by some others as ‘Means of Right Cognition’.[1] (2) The phrase "the rest" is used in conjunction with desire to indicate other similar mental or emotional phenomena that may require a substratum.[2] (3) Now verbal cognition, analogical cognition and cannot envisage the former perceptible thing; as in that case they would become included under perception, or be futile, like remembrance.[3] (4) The rest refers to the other things which must subsist in something and are considered effects, along with desire, according to the provided text and its related argument.[4] (5) Referring to the other properties of an object, like color and touch, which are used to illustrate the concept of recognition, and how the two cognitions work together.[5]
Hindu concept of 'Rest'
In Hinduism, "Rest" encompasses diverse concepts: companions, remaining elements, grammatical exceptions, influences on the mind, recovery, inactivity, additional practices, and a state of knowledge linked to Brahman, suggesting a multifaceted understanding beyond simple repose.
From: Vivekachudamani
(1) The rest, which includes various elements, are supervening adjuncts with which the Yogi's mind can interact, influencing their state.[6]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) This refers to the state of knowledge, which is associated with Brahman, and it is where the world finds its stability.[7] (2) This refers to a set of concepts similar to light, which could also be considered as conductors or places of enjoyment depending on the perspective.[8] (3) This is the remaining part of something, and the text mentions the remaining adhikaranas.[9] (4) Other celestial figures or deities that assist or do not hinder the souls on their journey.[10]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) Refers to other elements or forces governed by the divine alongside Fire.[11]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) Indicates the remaining part of the human body which is compared to the tail of a bird, completing the analogy between the two forms.[12]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) This is conveyed by a neuter word and it is one of the three properties linked to the gunas, providing understanding, also known as sthiti.[13] (2) A category that refers to items or concepts not covered under specific grammatical rules or specifications.[14] (3) A term that refers to the remaining elements in a classification that are modified by an adjective, indicating a distinction in grammar.[15] (4) Refers to the additional elements or accessories that are discussed following the primary context.[16] (5) A relational aspect that governs the application of the sixth case-affix in grammatical constructions, implying exclusions in how words can be combined.[17]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) The foundation or ultimate basis upon which the entire cosmos, with all its organized structures, is supported and sustained.[18]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) It is described as the subject of the book and follows the topics of Creation and sustentation, similar to the relationship between night and day.[19]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) The rest is a part of the group, and the text mentions that they are with Angad.[20] (2) The word 'rest' refers to a state of inactivity or tranquility.[21] (3) The rest is a reference to the group of people who were with Bharat.[22]
From: Gobhila-grihya-sutra
(1) The rest of the ritualistic procedures are to be performed according to the Sthalipaka rite, following specific sacrifices made during the Ashtaka.[23]
From: Sankhayana-grihya-sutra
(1) "Rest" is what the speaker anticipates in the blessed, joyful house, where they hope to find peace and refreshment.[24]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) This phrase refers to other physical indicators, such as trembling, which can provide insights into a person's inner feelings, particularly in stressful situations.[25] (2) Refers to the remaining cardinal directions beyond the East, contributing to the eight quarters.[26]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) A general term signifying the remaining practices of devotion that complement the ninefold processes.[27]
From: Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure)
(1) A suggestion made after discussing the day's subjects, indicating a need for recovery and contemplation.[28]
From: Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation
(1) Referring to other beings or entities in the world apart from the speaker, indicating a sense of separation.[29]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The action performed by the gopas and gopis to recover from their exhaustion.[30]
From: Padarthadharmasamgraha and Nyayakandali
(1) This refers to Treble Separateness, Atomic and Infinite Dimensions. These are qualities that have no causal efficiency.[31] (2) These are not contemporary with the primary matter; they do not have the same lifespan as the core material which is being discussed.[32] (3) This phrase, when combined with other terms, indicates a group that shares the characteristics of inherability and plurality, representing a set of related concepts.[33] (4) A term that encompasses additional concepts including Three and Separateness within multiple objects.[34]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) This refers to the state of inactivity, and it is a factor observed in relation to the symptoms, such as aggravation or relief.[35]
Jain concept of 'Rest'
In Jainism, "Rest" encompasses staying in one place via a medium, unmentioned kalpas subject to lifetime calculations, a singular entity enabling cessation of movement, and clairvoyant humans/animals.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) Rest describes a state of peace or freedom from suffering, which Kamatha’s soul never achieved while experiencing pains.[36]
From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)
(1) This is the state of remaining in one place, facilitated by the medium of rest.[37] (2) Refers to human beings (manushya) and animals (tiryanca) who possess the capacity for clairvoyance due to destruction-cum-subsidence.[38] (3) Refers to the remaining kalpas beyond those specifically mentioned, which are similarly subject to the lifetime calculations.[39]
The concept of Rest in local and regional sources
"Rest" in the text encompasses inactivity/sleep, concern for others' well-being, soul's peace through love, relaxation via practice, a period of respite, remaining elements, and the remainder of a story.
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) Rest is a promise made by Krishna to Nama, who has labored hard and become emaciated, offering solace and relief from weariness.[40]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) Rest is a recurring theme, with the author encouraging Sister Christine to take a good, long rest and considering locations like Newport and Detroit for her to find quiet and rejuvenation.[41] (2) The great Aryans, Buddha among the rest, have always put woman in an equal position with man, and for them sex in religion did not exist, because in the Vedas and Upanishads, women taught the highest truths and received the same veneration as men.[42] (3) This term is used to refer to other people in addition to the "old folks", and the sender is inquiring about their well-being, showing concern for a wider circle of people.[43] (4) This refers to other individuals, indicating an unspecified group who are included in the sender's greetings.[44] (5) This signifies the author's concept of relaxation, which involves dedicating time to his practice, allowing for a form of respite from the world.[45]
From: Gommatsara by Acharya Nemichandra
(1) The concept of rest is also quantified as one in number, representing a singular entity that enables cessation of movement.[46]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A period of inactivity or sleep, which the narrator needed after their operation and visitors.[47] (2) The article literally and in spirit leads the rest of the articles in the Journal.[48] (3) The rest of the story is what Anjamma was asked to relate, and it would take years and years if she was to relate it.[49] (4) The feeling that is reduced to orgiastic pain, representing the strong desire for it.[50] (5) Refers to all the other elements or beings involved in the situation, possibly denoting the collective sorrow or loss.[51]
From: Sanskrit Words In Southeast Asian Languages
(1) This term signifies the portion remaining after something else has been removed or used, indicating a residue or a remainder.[52]
The concept of Rest in scientific sources
Rest, in the context of the text, encompasses ceasing activity for pain relief, a trigger for heart palpitations, and a period of inactivity crucial for healing and alleviating discomfort.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) REST, or Representational State Transfer, is a uniform interface on data as resources, describing how one system communicates state with another using known manipulation means.[53] (2) The term 'Rest' in the struvite production process within Table 6 specifically refers to the processes involved in obtaining necessary materials such as MgCl 2, NaOH, and tap water, which collectively accounted for 10.4% of the global warming impact.[54] (3) The text mentions that the demand for agriculture and rural areas as a space for rest, combined with amenities, will expand as the national income level increases.[55]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) A factor reflecting an individual's physical condition, which has a significant impact on their attitudes towards conducting activities and overall travel-related emotional well-being.[56] (2) Rest is essential for healthcare workers, especially nurses, and should be guaranteed to allow them time to recover from continuous work and achieve their daily goals.[57] (3) The strategy involving pre-sleep nutrition that exerts a restorative influence, facilitating the recuperation of several critical bodily systems including the musculoskeletal, endocrine, immune, and nervous networks.[58]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) This is the cessation of activity, and it was the most frequently used method for achieving pain relief among the swimmers in the study.[59] (2) The provided text mentions resting for a few minutes to subside pain, which indicates a need to cease activity to alleviate discomfort experienced by the patient.[60]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This is a trigger situation for an extrasystole palpitation.[61] (2) This is a period of inactivity to allow the body to heal after an injury, and it is a crucial part of the PRICE method, and can cause relief.[62]
Classical concept of 'Rest'
From: The Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle
(1) Within the context of the provided information, a balanced existence involves both activity and rest, implying that periods of inactivity are vital for a fulfilling life.[63]