Significance of Sight
Synonyms: Vision, Eyesight, View, Seeing, Perception, Glance, Observation, Regard, Spectacle, Glance., Gaze, Look
In Spanish: Vishta; In Italian: Vishta; In Swedish: Syn; In Finnish: Näky; In German: Sicht; In Dutch: Zicht; In French: Vue; In Portugese: Visão
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Sight'
In Buddhism, Sight denotes visual observation. The text describes "Sight" as the act of visually perceiving the world, a fundamental aspect of sensory experience.
From: The Fo-Sho-Hing-Tsan-King (A Life of Buddha)
(1) Systems of religion that are destroyed to perfect a system and save the world, leading to an independent way of doctrine.[1]
From: Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies
(1) It is engaged by the transformation of the embroidery into a multisensorial surface. The transformation also engages the body, and even sound.[2]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules)
(1) Referring to visual observation, as described in the text.[3]
Hindu concept of 'Sight'
In Hinduism, "Sight" encompasses perceiving saints, experiencing the divine, and spiritual realization. It signifies unity with the Self and can be a source of both wonder and delusion. It's linked to liberation, the presence of the Lord, and is represented by sahamas.
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The text references the 'darsanam' which means sight of Durvasa Muni, observed by the gopis.[4] (2) Darshanam; the visual perception or experience of the divine form of the Lord.[5] (3) The act of seeing or perceiving an entity or a divine presence.[6] (4) Referring to the perceived presence or vision of the speaker in Radha's mind.[7] (5) The act of seeing or gazing, particularly regarding the gopis looking upon Lord Krishna.[8]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) Sight, which is also known as darshanam, indicates the act of seeing Shri Bhagavan, and its effects on individuals.[9] (2) The visual presence or appearance of the Lord, which is significant for His devotees.[10] (3) darshanatah–from the sight; pertains to the experience of seeing the Lord, which affords various types of mercy.[11]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) Similar to avadhana, it involves using vision to observe or perceive something within the context.[12]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) The character's presence was so exceptional that it elicited a feeling of wonder, emphasizing his extraordinary and captivating nature.[13] (2) The sight is what the lady is trembling at, weeping over, and that causes her wild affright, indicating the visual experience causing her distress.[14]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) This is the source of the delusion of sight and mind, that is the cause of the conception of matter and material bodies.[15]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) This term refers to what was seen, emphasizing the visual aspects of the event and the reactions to what was observed by those present.[16]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Shastri)
(1) The sight of Kaikeyi lying on the ground in distress is what deeply afflicts the king, causing him to question and console her.[17]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) This is one of the sahamas, a set of concepts that aid in the outcomes of all the houses, in the same manner that fate supports the endeavors of people.[18] (2) This is one of the sahamas, representing the ability to see, the faculty of vision, as indicated in the text.[19] (3) This sahama is found by subtracting the sun from the moon by day, and the reverse at night, then adding the ascendant, according to the text.[20]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) A perceptual quality that flourishes in a man if he avoids the woman covered with impurity.[21]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad
(1) Something inseparable from the seer, illustrating the unity of consciousness and the Self.[22]
Jain concept of 'Sight'
In Jainism, Sight, or cakshu, is a crucial sense enabling the soul to visually perceive and understand the world. It is a key instrument for experiencing reality.
From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)
(1) The bee and creatures of that class possess the sense of sight in addition to the senses of touch, taste and smell.[23] (2) It is one of the senses, also known as cakshu, through which the soul perceives objects visually.[24]
The concept of Sight in local and regional sources
Sight in this text has two meanings. First, it references the pain caused by seeing Europeans with different customs. Second, it refers to the spiritual experience of seeing the Transcendent One, leading to liberation.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) This refers to the experience of seeing the Transcendent One, which leads to spiritual liberation and the end of the cycle of rebirth.[25] (2) This of Europeans with their different customs has increased pain in this country, and society knows that there is another way, according to the provided text.[26]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The text describes sight as not entirely lost when the eyes closed, implying a shift from physical vision to an inner perception of love flowing into the heart.[27] (2) Also known as vision, it is one of the most significant aspects in human life and is related to space and form.[28]
The concept of Sight in scientific sources
Sight, in the context of dentistry, is the sense of seeing, crucial for procedures requiring focus on both minute and broad environments. Frequent shifts can strain vision.
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Sight is the sense of seeing, and it is affected by the frequent shifts between the micro and macroscopic environments during dental procedures, potentially leading to vision impairment.[29]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) "Sight" is a sensory marketing factor that has a positive effect on dominance, suggesting the importance of interior decor that promotes a harmonious atmosphere within the co ff ee shop space.[30]
Classical concept of 'Sight'
From: The Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle
(1) It is an example of things that are pursued even when isolated from others, and one would place it among things good in themselves.[31]
From: Aesop's Fables (English translation)
(1) The ability to see, which was the subject of a financial agreement between a character and a medical professional contingent on its restoration.[32]