Significance of Weight
Synonyms: Heaviness, Load, Burden, Gravity, Density
In Polish: Waga; In Spanish: Peso; In Portugese: Peso; In Italian: Peso; In Dutch: Gewicht; In German: Gewicht; In Finnish: Paino; In French: Poids; In Swedish: Vikt
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Weight'
In Buddhism, "Weight" may represent a concept where the focus is not on the object being measured (salt) but on the act of measurement ("weight") itself, highlighting the importance of perspective.
From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) Weight is related to the bow that Prince Siddhattha used, requiring one thousand units of weight to draw, signifying the immense strength and skill he possessed in archery.[1]
From: Milindapanha (questions of King Milinda)
(1) The Elder says that when weighing salt, it is not the salt that is weighed, but the weight itself, to which the king agrees.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Weight'
In Hinduism, "Weight" can refer to items for worship, a parameter in Ayurvedic treatments, a health indicator linked to diet, lifestyle, and disease, a factor in child development, or an attribute of substances and objects.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Weight is maintained by Dadima Swarasa with Lajamanda, and it was effective in maintaining the weight.[3] (2) Easy handling, lower labor costs, high thermal efficiency, and decreased bulk density and weight are the primary benefits of drying.[4] (3) It is one of the parameters, along with BP, SPO 2, BMI, BPS, and BPD, that were studied in relation to Beej Mantra Chikitsa.[5] (4) This is a factor of the patient's personal history.[6] (5) This is an objective parameter used to assess the effect of the treatment, and the study measured it before and after the treatment.[7]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) Diseases are associated with diet and this. This underscores the extent of the problem and urgency to seek a solution in the provided text.[8] (2) This physical parameter was measured in the study to assess the effects of Vyoshadi Guggulu and Bilwadi Kwath on Sthoulya, with relief found in groups A, B, and C.[9] (3) A physiological parameter that was improved in the SKY group at high altitude.[10] (4) Suvarnaprashana can be helpful for physical growth and development in terms of this.[11] (5) Weight is an objective parameter that is used to measure the efficacy of therapies.[12]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) The mass of the kasis is measured at each stage, to assess the changes in the process of purification and incineration.[13]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) The weight of this valuable stone is precisely equated to the weight of a fully grown pilu fruit, providing a tangible measure for its density and substance.[14]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory
(1) These are items that are to be worshipped outside the four doors of the lotus diagram, along with Vida, Kanji, apparata, alkalis, mud, salts, furnace, crucible, bent tube, husk of paddy, char coal, cow-dung cakes, bellows, several tongs, stone mortars, iron mortars, equipments of goldsmiths, balances, and all sorts of vessels and pots made of mud, wood, copper, iron, good medical ingredients, and coloring oils.[15]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) Refers to the specific measurement (one rakti) attributed to each pill as part of the treatment.[16]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) The load or mass supported by an object, highlighting the service of providing stability and preventing something from falling.[17] (2) A characteristic that would be used to express difference of degree if the first attribute did not express it.[18]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) According to the provided text, and the great mountain rocked and swayed by that unusual weight dismayed.[19]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) Weight is a factor in determining the genuineness of a Padmaraga.[20]
From: Brihat Samhita
(1) Mana; the mass of a person which correlates with prosperity and wellbeing.[21]
From: Kautilya Arthashastra
(1) The text mentions that weights, referred to as pratimanani, should be made of iron or stones from Magadha and Mekala, emphasizing the importance of durable and stable materials.[22]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) It is an important consideration when using gunja-berries for measurement, as the berries must have an attribute to ensure accuracy.[23]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) "Weight" represents the heaviness or burden, either physical or metaphorical, that exerts a force or pressure on something, causing it to be affected or influenced in some manner.[24]
Jain concept of 'Weight'
In Jainism, "Weight" signifies relative heaviness concerning existence and morality, not an absolute measure. It appears alongside concepts like Karma, Suffering, and Worlds.
From: Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)
(1) This is one of the concepts included in the text, and it is referenced in the context of Rajagriha, Movement (of karma), Suffering, Karma deluding faith, Nature, Worlds, Distance, Infernal beings, Fools, Weight, Movement again.[25] (2) Describes relative measures of heaviness or lightness in terms of existence and morality; not an absolute term.[26]
The concept of Weight in local and regional sources
Weight, in this context, is described as a measure that Manohar gained, based on a simple, unsubstantiated statement from regional sources.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A measure that Manohar gained, according to a bland assertion.[27]
The concept of Weight in scientific sources
Weight, a measurement of body mass, is crucial for assessing health, BMI, and disease risk. It influences factors like blood pressure, cholesterol, and even medication dosage. Studies examine weight's impact on various health outcomes and its role as a risk factor.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Weights are parameters within a neural network that determine the strength of the connection between neurons, adjusted during the learning process.[28] (2) Weights are assigned to inputs and outputs in the DEA model to determine their relative importance in the efficiency calculation.[29] (3) Weight in the context of the SOM network represents the connection strength between nodes, and these weights are adjusted during the learning process.[30]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) A measurement of the body's mass, which can be influenced by various lifestyle factors and body composition.[31] (2) Weight is a measure of a person's body mass, which, along with height, is used to calculate the body mass index (BMI) and assess nutritional status.[32] (3) Weights, represented by coefficients (βk), are assigned to exogenous variables in SARIMAX models to quantify their influence on the time series.[33]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) Weight reduction, from 88 kg to 78 kg, was achieved through an eating plan as part of nonpharmacological treatments for depressive disorder symptoms.[34] (2) Metformin has favorable effects on weight, being weight neutral as monotherapy and promoting less weight gain when combined with other antihyperglycaemic agents.[35] (3) This is a risk factor for lactic acidosis, and the risk of lactic acidosis increased 6.6, 6.9 and 95 times as weight increased from a baseline weight of < 60 kg to 60-69 kg, 70-79 kg or > 80 kg, respectively.[36]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) A measurement of the children that was taken using a digital weighing scale and is used in the calculations of TMI and BMI.[37] (2) A factor affected by protease inhibitors in HIV-infected patients, showing influence on physical characteristics.[38] (3) Social factors that were thought to contribute to LBP were age and this.[39]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Reference values for [weight], height, head circumference, and body mass index in Turkish children are examined by Neyzi O, Bundak R, and Gokcay G.[40] (2) This is a measurement of a person's mass, which is part of the patient-generated health data.[41] (3) The patient experienced loss of this, along with a loss of appetite, as described within the text.[42]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) A characteristic of the participants, with a notable percentage weighing between 80 and 89 kilograms, as shown in the study's findings.[43] (2) The mass of a tablet, measured to ensure uniformity and consistency in drug content.[44] (3) A measure of the patch that was found to be uniform.[45]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Weight is a physical characteristic of individuals, and its relationship with menstrual disturbances caused by DMPA was investigated.[46] (2) Weight was found to significantly affect the lipid profile and blood pressure, with increased weight correlating positively with SBP, DBP, BMI, and WC.[47] (3) The heaviness of a person's body, measured in kilograms.[48]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) Weight changes are considered in the Seasonal Pattern Assessment Questionnaire as a potential indicator of how seasonal variations affect individuals, contributing to the assessment of seasonality.[49] (2) The research suggests weight as a factor, with research questioning if running is an analog of anorexia in female distance runners.[50] (3) Weight is a measure of body mass, and the study shows a progressive increase in weight among participants across the intervals of treatment follow-up for schizophrenia.[51]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Weights is used in maritime Southeast Asia, including ka (for kat ˙ i ) and su (for suvarn ˙ a ) being among them.[52] (2) A factor related to obesity that is addressed in the church-based program.[53]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Weight of the mice was recorded daily along with activity and fur condition as part of the experimental measurements.[54]
Classical concept of 'Weight'
From: Egypt Through The Stereoscope
(1) A counterpoise at one end of a pole that aids in lifting a bucket filled with water, often made of dried mud.[55]