Significance of Succession
Synonyms: Inheritance, Succession planning, Transfer, Continuation, Sequence, Series, Follow-up, Progression, Replacement, Continuum, Order, Chain, Rotation, Cycle
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Buddhist concept of 'Succession'
In Buddhism, Succession signifies the sequential effects arising from the interaction of a Permanent Entity and its auxiliaries, reflecting the interconnected nature of existence and the processes shaping individual experiences over time.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) The text indicates that there is no "succession" admitted in the case of the omniscient person, meaning their comprehension is not sequential or step-by-step, but rather instantaneous and all-encompassing.[1] (2) The sequential occurrence of effects produced over time as a result of the interplay between the Permanent Entity and its auxiliaries.[2]
From: Lankavatara Sutra
(1) The Vijnana not being born, there is no ignorance; ignorance being absent, there is no Vijnana, and how can this take place?[3]
Hindu concept of 'Succession'
In Hinduism, succession represents the continuity of the soul's parts, the ordered following of events or objects, and the temporal sequence crucial for measuring time, emphasizing an uninterrupted flow that aids in understanding life's progression.
From: Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja’s Rajamartanda)
(1) The term succession signifies the sequence of moments following one another, serving as the basis for measuring the passage of time, despite the absence of any discernible interruption between them, which allows for easier calculation.[4]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra)
(1) Succession is used to denote that which succeeds, looking upon the one to be nothing distinct from the other, such as the order of changes from clay to a jar.[5]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) The concept of succession refers to the parts of the soul that are acceding to and departing from it, which is not a basis for the non-contradiction.[6]
The concept of Succession in local and regional sources
Succession denotes the progression of changes perceived at the conclusion of a sequence, highlighting how each moment influences the subsequent state or event, indicating an ongoing transformation within a series.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) Succession refers to the changes that exist in relation to moments and which are perceived at the end of a series, with changes happening with each moment.[7]
The concept of Succession in scientific sources
Succession in family businesses, as highlighted by regional sources, involves navigating leadership transitions, influenced by both established practices and local cultural nuances.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Succession refers to the process of transferring leadership and control of a family business from one generation to the next, representing a critical challenge that impacts business strategy and performance.[8] (2) Succession is a key theme in the context of family businesses, involving the transfer of leadership and ownership across generations, along with considerations of knowledge management and strategic planning.[9] (3) It is the process of transferring the farm and its management to the next generation, often impacted by emotional bonds, family expectations, and patrilineal structures.[10] (4) Succession refers to the transfer of farm ownership and management from one generation to the next, posing a challenge for farming systems due to factors like financial burdens and changing family dynamics.[11] (5) It is the dominant form of agricultural land mobility in the EU and Greece, influenced by formal and informal institutional factors, and faces challenges due to reluctance.[12]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) This is the process of change in the species structure of an ecological community over time.[13]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) A process whose legitimacy was declared through the act of sacrificing on behalf of a father, particularly after a fierce struggle for power.[14] (2) It refers to the act or process of following in order or sequence, especially to a throne, title, estate, or office, such as leadership.[15]