Significance of Status

Status holds varying meanings across different contexts. In Tibetan Buddhism, it pertains to the condition achieved through self-realization. Dharmashastra defines Status as recognition obtained from association with powerful protectors, providing protection against future challenges. In scientific terms, Status can indicate various conditions, including poverty status and marital status of individuals. Each perspective emphasizes the importance of how status is perceived and the implications it has on personal and societal levels.1
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Synonyms: Condition, Standing, Position, State, Level, Circumstance

In Finnish: Status; In Dutch: Staat

The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.

Buddhist concept of 'Status'

Buddhism Books

In Buddhism, Status signifies the condition attained by an individual through self-realization and introspection, reflecting one's journey towards understanding and achieving their true nature. This process emphasizes personal growth and self-discovery.

Significance in Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism):
Tibetan Buddhism Books

From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]

(1) The condition or state of a thing that is achieved through the process of acquiring its own self.[1]

Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayana) are collected indepently.

Hindu concept of 'Status'

Hinduism Books

In Hinduism, Status signifies recognition and respect achieved through association with powerful figures, providing protection and security against future adversities, reflecting the importance of social connections and hierarchy in the culture.

Significance in Dharmashastra (religious law):
Dharmashastra Books

From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi

(1) A form of recognition or respect gained by associating with a powerful protector, which can safeguard one from future harassment.[2]

Dharmashastra contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.

The concept of Status in scientific sources

Science Books

Status in the text pertains to two key conditions: poverty status as a variable in research and the marital status of participants, highlighting its role in social and economic analyses.

Significance in Scientific journals, articles, etc.:

From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences

(1) This refers to the marital status of the participants.[3] (2) This is a condition. The study uses poverty status as a variable.[4]

This section includes scientific research in the field of healthcare, often involving traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Holistic health. It includes papers from scientific journals classified as either original, clinical or experimental research, review articles or case reports.