Significance of Significant cause

The concept of Significant cause varies between Mahayana and Kavyashastra. In Mahayana, it denotes the important influences or factors responsible for outcomes within existence. Conversely, Kavyashastra defines Significant cause as the context or reasoning behind events or actions, illustrated through the occurrences in Krishna's narratives. Both interpretations emphasize understanding the foundational elements that precipitate significant results in their respective frameworks.

Synonyms: Major reason, Important factor, Substantial cause, Primary cause, Main factor, Principal cause, Chief cause

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Buddhist concept of 'Significant cause'

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In Buddhism, "Significant cause" denotes vital influences that shape outcomes in existence, emphasizing the interconnectedness of actions and their consequences within the broader context of life and experience.

Significance in Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism):
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From: Mulamadhyamaka-karika (English)

(1) The important influences or factors that lead to results or effects within the framework of existence discussed.[1]

Mahayana is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sutras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajnaparamita sutras.

Hindu concept of 'Significant cause'

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In Hinduism, the Significant cause represents the foundational reason behind events, exemplified by Krishna's actions, which serve to contextualize and explain the subsequent developments in the narratives and teachings.

Significance in Kavyashastra (science of poetry):
Kavyashastra Books

From: Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana

(1) The underlying reason or context that justifies the subsequent events or actions taken, as observed in Krishna's occurrences.[2]

Kavyashastra refers to the ancient Indian tradition of poetry (kavya). Canonical literature (shastra) of the includes encyclopedic manuals dealing with prosody, rhetoric and various other guidelines serving to teach the poet how to compose literature.