Significance of Whole
Synonyms: Entire, Complete, Total, Full, Unbroken, Intact, Undivided, Comprehensive, Aggregate, Intact.
In Swedish: Hela; In Finnish: Koko; In Portugese: Todo; In Dutch: Geheel; In Spanish: Entero; In German: Ganz; In Malay: Keseluruhan; In French: Entier; In Polish: Cały; In Italian: Totale
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Whole'
In Buddhism, "Whole" signifies the world consumed by anger's destructive flames. This encompasses the suffering and impermanence that arise from negative emotions, highlighting the need for detachment and finding inner peace.
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) This refers to the world that is burned by the fire of anger.[1]
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) It is not found to be covered, indicating that only a portion of the object is affected, not its entirety.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Whole'
In Hinduism, "Whole" signifies a complete entity or concept, distinct from its parts. It's the entirety of something, encompassing aspects like the body, mind, words, and even the Self. The meaning is understood through context, purpose, and the relationship between the whole and its components.
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) The entirety of a substance, such as oil, with which a part is identified, even when a word is used to denote only the part; the 'whole' represents the complete substance, even when only a portion is referenced.[3] (2) The ignorant person sees these as being endowed with parts, similar to the primordial atom, and they are also considered to be complete entities by the ignorant person.[4] (3) The text refers to 'the whole' as being attributed to each one of the parts, implying a complete action or process that encompasses all its components.[5] (4) Refers to the complete entity or concept being discussed, as opposed to only a part of it.[6] (5) When a part is superimposed on the entirety, an action-word is used, particularly if the action word has a limited quantity; this clarifies that the whole or a portion is being emphasized.[7]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Shastri)
(1) Has he come again to take his revenge on us, when he formerly destroyed this warrior caste?[8]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) This is the totality of something, and the text says that the whole scenery of the universe is nothing otherwise than a display of the eternal and infinite mind.[9]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) This term is used in the Vajasaneyaka, where the word udgitha is interpreted to denote the whole, contrasting with the Chandogya where it denotes only a part.[10] (2) An entire thing, composed of parts, and the text examines the question of whether the whole can be present in each of its parts.[11] (3) This refers to the entirety of something, and it is discussed in the context of the Self and its relationship to all things.[12]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Refers to the entirety of something, particularly in the context of the rights or benefits one receives after fulfilling certain familial duties.[13]
From: Asvalayana-grihya-sutra
(1) Refers to reciting the entire verse or text in its complete form after individual segments.[14]
From: Padarthadharmasamgraha and Nyayakandali
(1) This is the entirety of an object, such as the tree, which is perceived despite the varying presence of conjunction.[15] (2) Refers to the entirety or complete aspect of something, in this context, relating to the substrates over which the qualities extend.[16]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) This is a complete number, and in rendering sexagesimal fractions, the modern convention of separating the whole number from the fractions by a semicolon, and subsequent fractions from each other by commas is followed.[17]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) According to practitioners in Kerala, Karkidaka (July - August, i.e. Varsha Rithu) is the ideal period for rejuvenation treatments and therapies to purify the whole body and mind.[18]
Jain concept of 'Whole'
In Jainism, "Whole" signifies permanence and totality. It encompasses dharmastikaya, unaffected by certain elements, and represents the entire system interacting with matter. Ultimately, it embodies the world, equated with oneself, understood by the awakened.
From: Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)
(1) This refers to the entirety of dharmastikaya, which is not touched by certain elements, such as the Ratnaprabha hell, as specified in the text.[19] (2) Refers to the entirety of a system or entity being interacted with by molecules of matter.[20]
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) When the issue is permanent, there is no momentariness of the whole, because the issue would also need to be permanent.[21]
From: Sutrakritanga (English translation)
(1) This refers to the whole world, which is equal to oneself, and which is comprehended by those who are awakened and control themselves among the careless.[22]
The concept of Whole in local and regional sources
"Whole" signifies encompassing totality and completeness. It embodies the interconnectedness of all components, including diverse ideals, individuals, and the universe. It is the complete essence of Brahman, the collective entity, and the ultimate destination, which is the foundation of existence.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) The phrase 'the whole' is used to convey that we are Brahman, the whole of It, not a piece.[23] (2) This is what man is immortal only when you are.[24] (3) The more we think of ourselves as separate from this, the more miserable we become, according to the text.[25] (4) God Himself must have become the universe and the souls, and he is but a particle of which God is the whole, according to the text's explanation.[26] (5) Each individual is the whole of that principle, Brahman, suggesting that each person embodies the complete essence of the fundamental underlying reality.[27]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) This is the complete picture, which philosophy attempts to grasp, in contrast to the specialized focus of the sciences.[28] (2) The whole refers to the impression created by a story as a question that a reviewer asks while studying the work and providing feedback.[29] (3) Refers to completeness, encompassing all aspects of existence.[30]
The concept of Whole in scientific sources
Whole life insurance offers lifelong coverage while building cash value. It provides financial protection for the insured's entire lifespan, differing from term policies.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) This is a type of life insurance policy that provides coverage for the entire lifespan of the insured individual, accumulating cash value over time.[31]
Classical concept of 'Whole'
From: The Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle
(1) According to the text, pleasure is one of the things that are whole and complete, and that which takes place in a moment is also considered a whole; the text contrasts this with things that are divisible and not wholes, to which movement or coming into being can be ascribed.[32]