Significance of Inhibition
In Vaishnavism, inhibition refers to factors that restrain a devotee's free expression and service to Irai, and includes overcoming feelings of reluctance or shyness to engage in the chanting and remembrance of holy names. In a scientific context, inhibition pertains to the process of reducing or preventing biological activity, specifically regarding an extract's ability to inhibit protein denaturation. Both interpretations of inhibition highlight the challenges that may limit expression or function in spiritual and biological frameworks.
Synonyms: Suppression, Prevention, Impediment, Hindrance, Limitation, Prohibition
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Hindu concept of 'Inhibition'
Inhibition in Hinduism represents the overcoming of reluctance or shyness in devotion, allowing devotees to fully engage in chanting and remembrance, while also addressing factors that hinder expression and service to Irai.
From: Bhajana-Rahasya
(1) Any sense of reluctance or shyness that a devotee overcomes to engage fully in the chanting and remembrance of the holy names.[1]
From: Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation
(1) Restraining factors that prevent free expression and service to Irai.[2]