Significance of Source
Synonyms: Origin, Beginning, Root, Cause, Foundation, Reference, Material, Supply, Starting point, Genesis, Inception.
In Dutch: Bron; In French: Source; In Finnish: Lähde; In Spanish: Fuente; In Swedish: Källa; In German: Quelle; In Italian: Fonte
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Buddhist concept of 'Source'
In Buddhism, Source signifies the fundamental origin of teachings and moral inquiries, emphasizing the foundational principles that inform spiritual understanding and ethical conduct. It serves as a basis for exploring Buddhist philosophy and its applications.
From: Vinaya Pitaka (4): Parivara
(1) The 'source' refers to the origin or cause of a matter, such as a legal question or an offence, and understanding it is essential for addressing the issue properly.[1] (2) The origin or foundation from which teachings, questions, or offences arise.[2]
From: Shurangama Sutra (with commentary) (English)
(1) It indicates the origin of all categories of beings, which can be thoroughly investigated during the practice of meditative concentration.[3] (2) The source is the origin to which beings can return through cultivation, representing a state of unity and enlightenment where internal and external beings become one.[4]
From: The Fo-Sho-Hing-Tsan-King (A Life of Buddha)
(1) Something to be choked up to stop the end, not desiring life or its opposite, to avoid the raging fire of birth, old age, and death.[5]
Hindu concept of 'Source'
In Hinduism, "Source" signifies the origin and fundamental cause of all beings and existence, highlighting the divine creation and the speaker's pivotal role as the creator and foundation of everything that exists.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Source refers to the origin of a commodity, whether it comes from a nearby or a distant country, which influences how the king regulates its sale.[6] (2) The source of happiness is identified as austerity, highlighting its fundamental role as the origin or cause of various forms of pleasure and well-being for both gods and men.[7]
From: Thirty minor Upanishads
(1) Refers to the origin of all things, emphasizing the speaker's role as the creator or foundation of all existence.[8]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) The text mentions various sources where the manuscripts can be found, such as libraries and projects.[9]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) These transcendental lotus feet are realized through the practice of bhakti-yoga, which bestows an intense happiness that corresponds to that of the source itself.[10]
The concept of Source in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Source" in the text denotes the origin of selfishness, identified as weakness. The text underscores that this weakness acts as the driving force behind all forms of wrongdoing.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) Source is a point, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained, and everything in the universe is struggling to return to its only real Source, Atman.[11] (2) This refers to the origin of all things, suggesting the point of origin, indicating a return to one's roots.[12] (3) The source of all selfishness is weakness, and the text emphasizes that weakness is the motive power in all evil-doing.[13]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The source of the drinking water, like Tashdelen, was carefully guarded, with seals affixed to the barrels to ensure that the water had not been tampered with during transport.[14] (2) This refers to the origin or point of commencement, suggesting a place or thing from which something originates or derives.[15]
The concept of Source in scientific sources
The keyphrase "Source" relates to a document described as an 80-page paper created by three East German scientists, indicating that the information derives from credible local insights or evidence.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) A "source" is the origin of species dispersal and maintenance, with internal homogeneity and the ability to expand in all directions or to converge on the "source" itself.[16] (2) It is a less complex scientific epistemic belief that was positively associated with all the negative factors of CLSAR, suggesting a link between belief and potential drawbacks in learning.[17] (3) The ships arriving at the port and the containers transported were represented by these, indicating entry into the model.[18] (4) Within the context of the NVivo 12 interface, these are the research materials, specifically referring to interview transcripts used in the study for thematic analysis.[19] (5) The source indicates where the data for each variable was obtained, such as the World Bank database or the OECD Main Science and Technology Indicators database.[20]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Sources of lead exposure are identified, including paint, dust, soil, and car batteries, with the intention of educating people to recognize and mitigate these environmental hazards.[21] (2) The source of heavy metals, whether natural or anthropogenic, is crucial for understanding the extent and nature of pollution in the Hetao Plain area.[22] (3) The text refers to sources in conjunction with variability and size distribution, suggesting an analysis of where atmospheric particles originate is a component of the research.[23] (4) Sources of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are investigated in various locations, including the Yellow River in China, to understand the origins and spread of these compounds.[24]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) The individual from whom the exposure occurred, which could be positive on any of the tests undertaken, and they should receive post-test counseling and either be treated or referred to their local health care facility for further management.[25] (2) This is the individual who is believed to be the origin of a potential exposure to HIV or other pathogens, and they may require testing.[26] (3) This is an ‘80-page paper’ produced by three East German scientists.[27]
From: Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development
(1) A place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained, such as Pleurostylia capensis as a source of bioactive compounds.[28]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) These are materials used to gather information for research, analysis, or study, which could include publications, documents, or other records.[29]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Based on the text, the Source is a destination that scholars are kept from returning to by ideals such as filial piety and brotherliness, suggesting a return to origins.[30]
Classical concept of 'Source'
From: Ancient Egypt the Light of the World
(1) It is was now repeated, and the wet-nurse or wateress was constellated in the zodiac as the multi-mammalian Menat, who was a later form of Apt the water-cow.[31]
From: The Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle
(1) The text suggests that pleasures are different in kind depending on their sources, implying that the quality and source of pleasure matter in determining its value and that not all sources of pleasure are equal.[32]