Significance of Support
Synonyms: Assistance, Help, Aid, Backing, Encouragement, Reinforcement, Sponsorship, Promotion, Maintenance, Sustenance, Endorsement
In Dutch: Steun; In Finnish: Tukea; In Spanish: Apoyo; In German: Unterstützung; In Italian: Supporto; In Polish: Wsparcie; In Portugese: Apoiar; In French: Soutien; In Swedish: Stöd; In Malay: Sokongan
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Support'
In Buddhism, Support signifies the power of nourishment. It allows interconnected elements to persist, grow, prosper, and flourish. Food is thus seen as fundamental.
From: Patthanuddesa Dipani
(1) The power of food that enables related things to endure, develop, flourish, and thrive.[1]
From: Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification)
(1) This is a condition that contact provides, especially in relation to the five doors and the arising of feeling.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Support'
In Hinduism, "Support" encompasses camaraderie, foundational understanding of Brahman, stability in meditation, the earth's role, a sustaining cosmic force, connection to Brahman, life's basis, and fundamental strength acknowledged in rituals.
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) This signifies the fundamental backing or foundation for the heaven and the earth, highlighting the relationship between them and emphasizing the importance of the earth in this context.[3] (2) The meaning of Ayatanavan, signifying the foundation or support that these four parts provide in comprehending Brahman.[4] (3) A metaphorical reference to the earth's role as a foundational aspect of life and existence.[5] (4) The foundational strength or assistance, which is acknowledged during the ritual through specific offerings.[6] (5) A term referring to the foot of Brahman, symbolizing stability and the ability to support others.[7]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) This permeates the anandamaya, brought out by a specific text, showing a sustaining or upholding function.[8] (2) This is described as a symbol of both the higher and lower Brahman, which is the means by which a person can connect to the ultimate reality.[9] (3) This indicates the fundamental basis upon which all things are sustained and upheld, as referenced within the verse's description.[10] (4) Refers to a foundational aspect in the meditation imagery provided by the metaphor of a bird, suggesting stability.[11] (5) Signifies Brahman as the underlying basis or foundational element for all phenomena in existence.[12]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad
(1) It is achieved by contemplating Brahman as the support of all, leading to full support for the devotee.[13]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Shastri)
(1) It is used to convey the role of the deceased as a provider and protector, highlighting the sense of security and stability that has been lost.[14] (2) The assistance offered by Bibishana to Lakshmana during the fight, showcasing camaraderie and solidarity amidst battle.[15]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) Denotes a sustaining force or element that upholds and maintains the universe.[16] (2) Indicates the foundational or sustaining aspect provided by the speaker in relation to the universe.[17]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) This is obtained by men of all other orders in the Householder, just as rivers and rivulets attain their resting-places in the Ocean, according to the presented analogy.[18] (2) Structure or object required to hold items placed in the air, like the roof of a house.[19]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) The National Institute of Ayurveda provided this for the study.[20]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) The notion of support is crucial for preventing immediate demise, as without it, a thing would perish, highlighting the essential role of external assistance in maintaining existence.[21]
From: Satapatha-brahmana
(1) Support is symbolized by the tail, and is given a span to lay strength into the support so that food can be consumed.[22]
Jain concept of 'Support'
In Jainism, Support, or 'avashtambha,' signifies a physical or metaphorical backing. It represents being captured or sustained by something, providing stability.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) Captured by 'avashtambha,' representing a form of physical or metaphorical backing.[23]
The concept of Support in local and regional sources
Support, or Supports (adhara), are bodily locations used in concentration and meditation practices. Ancient Yoga texts mention sixteen of these Supports.
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) Supports, also called adhara, are bodily locations used in the practice of concentration and meditation, and various premodern Yoga texts contain references to sixteen of these.[24]
The concept of Support in scientific sources
Support encompasses various forms of assistance, encouragement, and resources from diverse sources like family, peers, healthcare professionals, and organizations. It aids individuals in coping with health challenges, improving well-being, and achieving better outcomes.
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) Resources or assistance available to individuals experiencing perinatal distress and depression in Malawi.[25] (2) Emotional and material assistance needed by patients, especially those with low socio-economic status, to manage the disease effectively.[26] (3) This is a protective factor against burnout, including support from colleagues and hospital management, which are associated with lower burnout rates.[27] (4) This refers to providing assistance and encouragement to others, especially in difficult situations, which is identified as a key aspect of caring.[28] (5) This is to give assistance to someone, and upscaling CHW supervisors through training and support will provide them with the capacity to fulfill their role more effectively.[29]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) The plan aims to expand access to appropriate treatment, care, and support to a large percentage of HIV-positive people and their families by 2011.[30] (2) This refers to the assistance and resources provided to the ART clubs, including training, mentorship, and ongoing guidance for the implementation.[31] (3) This refers to assistance or encouragement, and the study mentions that support using trained peers who are experts in HIV care and management has been shown to be an important intervention in building capacity.[32] (4) Support is a fundamental goal of regimen switching and a mental health adherence support intervention enabled improved adherence to ART and consequently positive virological outcomes on second line in young people who regularly attended group counselling sessions.[33] (5) This refers to the assistance or encouragement that is provided, and the study explored how support can improve patient outcomes.[34]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) Support is deemed necessary for children who experience multiple losses, with the study recommending bereavement counselling and interventions to prevent long-term problems with relationships and adaptation within society.[35] (2) The text explains how household composition and kinship relations influence decisions regarding caregiving and support.[36] (3) Nurses appreciate a relationship in which there is support and encouragement from the doctor, fostering good teamwork and spirit.[37] (4) This is a strategy to quit tobacco use, and can be part of smoking cessation programs.[38] (5) This is something that is provided, and the study explores the type of support provided by superiors in the clinic or unit in the hospital, and by whom.[39]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) Expenses related to information technology and computing costs, considered an economic resource category.[40] (2) Support plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of self-care programs, and the study highlights the importance of family and community support.[41] (3) Support, both financial and technical, was provided by various partner organizations to Malawi to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic even before the first case was registered.[42] (4) This refers to the assistance and resources provided to individuals or communities to help them cope with health challenges, which is a factor in the public health response.[43]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) This refers to the assistance and resources provided to individuals with disabilities and their families, encompassing various forms of care, guidance, and assistance.[44] (2) Support programmes to prepare individuals with persistent musculoskeletal pain for self-management, and the SM support should prepare people to manage health conditions effectively and maintain quality of life.[45] (3) This is an important aspect of care for patients, especially those who are ill or injured, and it can involve reassurance and understanding, and it also infers a certain state of dependency.[46] (4) Practical support in the form of handling ideas, assistive devices, physical resources, and access to schools is what is needed for the children.[47]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) The text indicates that there is a complete lack of assistance or backing provided, as support is indicated as 'Nil'.[48] (2) Assistance or resources provided; in this case, the text indicates that there is no support.[49] (3) The funding source for the research, which in this case was reported as nil.[50]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Support involves the resources and assistance available to teachers to help them effectively include all students, and it analyzes the teacher role in inclusive education.[51] (2) The act of support can be used in the act of promoting someone else's wellbeing and overall status.[52] (3) The text emphasizes the need to implement support from healthcare systems, including sufficient PPE and contracts that accurately reflect the work.[53] (4) Assistance perceived by individuals living in environments with small children, who are seen as a primary source of help in overcoming difficulties.[54] (5) The text focuses on the diabetes-related support that pre-adolescent children receive from friends and peers, indicating the significance of social connections in managing the condition.[55]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) The frequency of an item set within a dataset, support is a metric used to determine whether a pattern qualifies as a frequent pattern.[56] (2) a measure of how frequently an itemset appears in a dataset, used to determine whether the itemset is frequent enough to be considered significant.[57] (3) Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University and the KSU Civil Engineering Department provided support during the building meteorological station and data collection.[58] (4) It is the strengthening component that is crucial in sections of mining away from a gully to prevent equipment from being crushed.[59] (5) Support encompasses the measures needed to overcome the constraints to grazing, including developing new knowledge, bringing available knowledge to farmers, and rewarding farmers for grazing.[60]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) Help or encouragement provided to individuals, particularly to assist them in functioning effectively.[61] (2) Support needs for people with severe mental health conditions and their families should include opportunities for social interaction and sharing coping strategies.[62] (3) Support is a key aspect of mental healthcare that digital psychiatry aims to address, offering new possibilities to enhance the delivery of services in Nigeria.[63] (4) The assistance and resources available to individuals, with the study examining the types of support needed by siblings caring for their mentally ill relatives and the role of various services and systems.[64] (5) Recommendations allude to the use of self-care and organisational support by means of the training in the management of aggressive patients to enhance adaptive coping strategies.[65]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Support for people with intellectual disabilities must welcome a wide range of artistic engagements, and the wider supportive community, including direct support professionals, friends, family, and faith community members, should create an environment where spiritual needs are largely met outside of a professional therapeutic context.[66] (2) Assistance provided to couples facing difficulties, often aimed at strengthening marital bonds, helping them overcome crises, and providing spiritual and emotional assistance.[67]
Classical concept of 'Support'
From: The Gods of the Egyptians Vol 1
(1) Supports are referenced as what Ra declared he would make to come into existence to strengthen the goddess Nut, who was quaking in all her members.[68]
From: Ancient Egypt the Light of the World
(1) Thus, the kingdom announced by Anup the baptizer, and founded by Horus for his father, was established upon the four supports.[69]
From: The Odyssey of Homer (English translation)
(1) Part of the structure that Telemachus saw aglow as with a flaming fire, along with the walls, rafters, and crossbeams.[70]