Significance of Weight

Weight is understood differently across various disciplines. In Jainism, it relates to moral existence rather than being an absolute measure. Jyotisha views weight as the mass of a person, which connects to prosperity and wellbeing. Rasashastra defines weight in terms of specific measurements assigned to treatments. In scientific contexts, weight is a physiological parameter, particularly concerning the mass of subjects like premature babies, highlighting its role in influencing study outcomes.1
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Synonyms: Heaviness, Burden, Gravity, Density

In Spanish: Peso; In Dutch: Gewicht; In Finnish: Paino

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

Hindu concept of 'Weight'

Hinduism Books

In Hinduism, Weight signifies both the precise measurement of treatments through the rakti and the concept of mana, linking an individual's mass to their prosperity and overall wellbeing.

Significance in Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology):
Jyotisha Books

From: Brihat Samhita

(1) Mana; the mass of a person which correlates with prosperity and wellbeing.[1]

Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotisha or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy’ or “Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.

Significance in Rasashastra (chemistry and alchemy):
Rasashastra Books

From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry

(1) Refers to the specific measurement (one rakti) attributed to each pill as part of the treatment.[2]

Rasashastra is an important branch of Ayurveda, specialising in chemical interactions with herbs, metals and minerals. Some texts combine yogic and tantric practices with various alchemical operations. The ultimate goal of Rasashastra is not only to preserve and prolong life, but also to bestow wealth upon humankind.

Jain concept of 'Weight'

Jainism Books

In Jainism, Weight signifies relative measures of heaviness or lightness, reflecting one's existence and moral conduct rather than an absolute measure. It emphasizes the impact of ethical choices on spiritual development.

Significance in Jainism (general):

From: Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)

(1) Describes relative measures of heaviness or lightness in terms of existence and morality; not an absolute term.[3]

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 Weight in scientific sources

Science Books

Weight is a critical measurement of mass that varied among study participant groups, potentially affecting outcomes. It also serves as a vital physiological parameter, particularly concerning the weight range of premature infants analyzed.

Significance in Scientific journals, articles, etc.:

From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences

(1) This refers to a measurement of how heavy something is, and the study focuses on the weight status of women.[4] (2) This refers to the measurement of a person's body mass, which was collected as demographic information.[5] (3) This is a measurement of mass, and it was a factor that differed between patient groups in a study, potentially influencing the results.[6]

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.