Significance of Burden
Synonyms: Weight, Responsibility, Obligation, Strain, Hardship, Duty, Stress, Pressure.
In Dutch: Last; In German: Last; In Finnish: Taakka; In Spanish: Carga; In Swedish: µþö°ù»å²¹; In Malay: Beban
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Hindu concept of 'Burden'
In Hinduism, "Burden" symbolizes the responsibilities of divine incarnations, the duties of rulers, the hardships endured by the earth, and the broader challenges that humanity faces in life.
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) Metaphor for the challenges or responsibilities faced by the world.[1] (2) The responsibilities or tasks associated with the missions that the amsha incarnations are said to oversee.[2] (3) A reference to the hardships or challenges that the earth bears.[3]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) The responsibilities and duties associated with ruling the kingdom.[4]
The concept of Burden in local and regional sources
Burden encompasses themes of responsibility and emotional challenges in Kailasam's play, illustrating Bharata's struggles in The Ramayana and Suhasini's obligation to support her family after her father's demise.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The responsibility Suhasini took on after her father's death, involving earning and providing for her family.[5] (2) A play by T. P. Kailasam that adapts an episode from The Ramayana, reflecting on themes of obligation and fate.[6] (3) A play written by Kailasam that explores the responsibilities and emotional challenges faced by Bharata following significant events in the epic narrative.[7]
The concept of Burden in scientific sources
Burden in the text relates to the impact of disease measured by years of life lost and productivity costs, as well as the heavy load of risks posed by placebo-controlled trials on patients.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is a heavy load, and the text discusses the burden and risk of placebo-controlled trials on patients.[8] (2) The impact of a disease, and can be measured in terms of YLL and productivity costs.[9] (3) This refers to the extent of a problem or condition, often measured in terms of its impact.[10]