Significance of Grand total
The term Grand total has different interpretations in Theravada and Kavyashastra. In Theravada, it represents the cumulative number of consciousnesses, which adds up to 89 across all realms of existence. Conversely, in Kavyashastra, Grand total refers to the overall count of recognized contrasts, totaling twenty-four types, and also signifies the final sum after all calculations and combinations have been processed. Thus, the concept of Grand total varies across these two philosophical contexts.
Synonyms: Sum total, Sum, Aggregate, Total amount
In Dutch: Totaalbedrag; In Finnish: Loppusumma
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Buddhist concept of 'Grand total'
In Buddhism, "Grand total" signifies the cumulative total of consciousnesses across various realms, amounting to 89 distinct forms, illustrating the diversity of beings and experiences within the framework of Buddhist thought.
From: Introducing Buddhist Abhidhamma
(1) The cumulative number of consciousnesses across all realms of existence, which totals 89.[1]