Significance of Limb
Synonyms: Extremity, Branch, Member, Leg, Arm, Wing, Bough, Appendages, Extremities
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Hindu concept of 'Limb'
In Hinduism, "Limb" symbolizes not only physical body parts used for harm but also extensions of the Self, manifestations of Brahman, and aspects of divine entities, reflecting both physical and metaphysical interpretations.
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) This is one of the sahamas, a set of concepts that aid in the outcomes of all the houses, in the same manner that fate supports the endeavors of people.[1] (2) This is one of the sahamas, representing the arms and legs of a person or animal, according to the text.[2] (3) This sahama is found by subtracting Saturn from Mars by day, and the reverse calculation is performed at night, and then added to the ascendant.[3] (4) This term represents the body, signifying the physical structure of a living being, composed of various parts.[4]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) Parts or extensions of the Self that include the worlds, gods, Vedas, and vital forces.[5] (2) The limbs signify the various forms or manifestations of the ultimate reality Brahman, as illustrated by the Vyahritis.[6]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) In this context, refers to any part of the body that can be used to inflict harm, and can include hands or weapons like sticks and swords.[7]
From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)
(1) Another specified bodily part connected to wind disease, often treated with specific remedies.[8]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) Metaphorically represents parts or aspects of a greater whole, in this context referring to parts of a divine entity.[9]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) The body parts that were wounded, showing the physical damage sustained during the fight.[10]
The concept of Limb in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Limb" describes the front side of a circular rim, segmented into degrees using Abjad notation, beginning at the southern point and moving clockwise through 360 degrees.
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) The front side of the rim, divided in single degrees, with groups of 6 degrees numbered in the Abjad notation from 6 degrees to 360 degrees, starting at the south point and proceeding clockwise.[11]
The concept of Limb in scientific sources
The keyphrase "Limb" refers to an arm or leg, which plays a crucial role in stroke recovery within physiotherapy, focusing on enhancing voluntary limb movement and aiding the neuromuscular system's recovery.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is a general term for an arm or a leg, and the objectives of physiotherapy treatment for stroke recovery are: i) to accelerate the pace of recovery of the neuromuscular system like voluntary limb movement.[12]