Significance of Age
Synonyms: Lifespan, Maturity, Seniority, Generation, Duration, Stage of life, Period
In Spanish: Edad; In Dutch: Leeftijd; In Finnish: 滨办盲; In German: Alter
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Hindu concept of 'Age'
In Hinduism, Age signifies both the specific life stages an individual experiences and the total time elapsed since birth, emphasizing the cyclical nature of life and the importance of each developmental phase.
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) A specific period in someone's life or the duration since birth.[1]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) This refers to the age of the person serving the food, which can be determined through astrological analysis, providing context.[2]
Jain concept of 'Age'
In Jainism, Age signifies the duration of a being's life, evolving through six periods of learning and growth, reflecting the development and progression of the soul.
From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)
(1) An attribute signifying how long a being has lived, which changes during the six periods of learning and growth.[3]
The concept of Age in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Age" signifies both the duration of existence and specific historical time periods. It encompasses a transformative process, impacting medical practices like assessing strength and treating bone and joint injuries based on a person's age.
From: Sanskrit Words In Southeast Asian Languages
(1) This signifies the length of time that a person or thing has existed.[4] (2) Age refers to a specific period in time, often associated with historical periods or eras, as indicated.[5]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) This is a period that has removed all the sources of wonder by rationalising them.[6] (2) This is the age that children are brought up and trained in communal hostels, till they come of age and join the community as useful members.[7]
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) Age is a part of a general process of transformation governed by time and it is counted from the moment of conception and is also taken into consideration in medical practice as a criterion for strength and is also considered in the treatment of bone and joint trauma.[8]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) The author refers to his friend of early age.[9]
The concept of Age in scientific sources
The keyphrase "Age" pertains to Advanced Glycation End-products, which are detrimental compounds created by the interaction of protein or fat with sugar in the bloodstream, associated with complications arising from diabetes.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This factor was associated with hypertension and levels of total cholesterol, as revealed by the research.[10] (2) This is the age of patients.[11] (3) This is a factor considered in the analysis, and the researchers took this into account to see if there was an association with obesity and the gene variant.[12] (4) This is a non-modifiable factor, categorized into different age groups, and assessed to identify any association with the hypertension outcomes.[13] (5) The study examined this factor and its influence on the well-being of patients, specifically those with haematological cancers, to assess the impact on their overall quality of life.[14]