Significance of Study

The concept of Study is multifaceted across various philosophical and religious traditions. In Jainism, it encompasses engaging with texts to eliminate knowledge barriers, while Tibetan Buddhism emphasizes the understanding of religious teachings. Vaishnavism highlights Lord Gaura's learning under teachers. Similarly, Purana and Dharmashastra stress the importance of education in societal roles and spiritual practices. Yoga focuses on enhancing knowledge for liberation, while Science involves systematic investigations to answer specific research questions. Each tradition underlines the significance of Study in personal and social contexts.1
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Synonyms: Research, Examination, Analysis, Investigation, Review, Inquiry, Assessment, Observation, Examine

In Dutch: Studie; In German: Studie; In Finnish: Opiskelu; In Spanish: Estudiar; In Malay: Belajar; In Swedish: Studera

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

Buddhist concept of 'Study'

Buddhism Books

In Buddhism, Study encompasses acquiring knowledge through formal education, as exemplified by the prince's attendance at lectures, and pursuing understanding of religious teachings, underscoring the significance of both learning and spiritual insight.

Significance in Theravada (major branch of Buddhism):
Theravada Books

From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6

(1) The process of acquiring knowledge, which the prince undertook by attending the lectures of a teacher, highlighting the importance of education.[1]

Theravada is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

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

From: Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)

(1) The pursuit of knowledge and understanding in religious teachings, emphasized by sangs rgyas gnyan ston choskyi shesrab's friend.[2]

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 'Study'

Hinduism Books

In Hinduism, "Study" encompasses diverse interpretations: a desired action pending permission, a duty of Kshatriyas, Lord Gaura's learning with teachers, Krishna and Balarama's knowledge pursuit, Nimai's explanations, Vedic recitation for atonement, and enhancing spiritual understanding through liberation sciences.

Significance in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):
Vaishnavism Books

From: Chaitanya Bhagavata

(1) The act of learning or examining something; here it references allowing Krishna to engage in this activity.[3] (2) The activity Nimai was engaged in while giving explanations.[4] (3) An action that the speaker desires to undertake, which is contingent upon permission from the listener.[5]

From: Garga Samhita (English)

(1) The process of learning or gaining knowledge, which Krishna and Balarama are undertaking in the text.[6]

From: Chaitanya Mangala

(1) The process in which Lord Gaura engages under the guidance of various teachers to gain knowledge.[7]

Vaishnava or vaishnavism (vaishnavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).

Significance in Dharmashastra (religious law):
Dharmashastra Books

From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi

(1) Refers to the reciting of the Veda or repealing of the Savitri, particularly in the context of atonement for sins.[8]

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.

Significance in Yoga (school of philosophy):
Yoga Books

From: Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra)

(1) The reading of the sciences of liberation or the repetition of the syllable Aum, aimed at enhancing knowledge and spiritual understanding.[9]

Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as asanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).

Jain concept of 'Study'

Jainism Books

In Jainism, Study encompasses examining texts to overcome barriers to knowledge, actively engaging in discussions about spiritual teachings, and involves five distinct methods of acquiring knowledge, all aimed at advancing understanding and spiritual growth.

Significance in Jainism (general):

From: Uttaradhyayana Sutra

(1) Engaging in the examination of texts and teachings to eliminate obstacles to right knowledge.[10] (2) The practice of learning, questioning, and discussing spiritual teachings.[11]

From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)

(1) The act of learning and gaining knowledge, categorized into five distinct methods in this context.[12]

Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

The concept of Study in local and regional sources

History Books

The keyphrase "Study" relates to the text as a scholarly investigation serving as a source of information, underscoring its role in research and the acquisition of knowledge according to regional sources.

Significance in India history and geography:

From: History of Science in South Asia

(1) This refers to a scholarly investigation, and is mentioned in the provided text, and used as a source for information.[13]

The concept of Study in scientific sources

Science Books

The keyphrase "Study" pertains to a systematic investigation aimed at answering specific research questions, exemplified by research focused on assessing the impacts of a lifestyle intervention.

Significance in Scientific journals, articles, etc.:

From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences

(1) This refers to the research conducted on a local cohort of rheumatoid arthritis patients to examine the relationship between RF seropositivity and various factors.[14] (2) This refers to the research project aimed at determining the validity and reliability of the Malay version of the BSIQ-SF; it involved a cross-sectional design.[15] (3) The study is an investigation into the attitudes of adolescent Malaysian school students regarding the effectiveness of health warning messages on cigarette packs.[16] (4) A study is a systematic investigation or examination of a subject, phenomenon, or issue, usually to discover new information or confirm existing knowledge.[17] (5) The research project that was conducted to determine the effect of blood lead levels on the neurobehavioral performances of policemen.[18]

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.