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Significance of Opportune moment

The concept of Opportune moment varies across different texts. In Arthashastra, it signifies favorable times for the king to act decisively in governance. The Purana emphasizes moments when circumstances favor influential actions, especially in spiritual contexts. Ayurveda defines it as the ideal timing for medical treatments to ensure effectiveness. In Theravada Buddhism, it refers to times advantageous for reflection on the Buddha鈥檚 teachings and spiritual growth. Overall, the Opportune moment is a critical factor in achieving favorable outcomes in various aspects of life.1
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Synonyms: Favorable time, Critical moment, Perfect timing, Right time, Favorable occasion, Appropriate time, Suitable occasion

In Dutch: Gelegen moment; In Finnish: Sopiva hetki; In Spanish: Momento oportuno; In German: G眉nstiger Moment

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Buddhist concept of 'Opportune moment'

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In Buddhism, an "Opportune moment" signifies a favorable time for practitioners to engage with the Buddha鈥檚 teachings and pursue spiritual growth, emphasizing the significance of conducive conditions for personal development and reflection.

Significance in Theravada (major branch of Buddhism):
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From: Maha Buddhavamsa鈥擳he Great Chronicle of Buddhas

(1) An advantageous time when good Buddhists can reflect on and engage with the Buddha鈥檚 teachings.[1] (2) The right timing for spiritual guidance and growth, a concept highlighting the importance of conditions being favorable.[2]

Theravada is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

Hindu concept of 'Opportune moment'

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In Hinduism, the "Opportune moment" signifies a strategic time for decisive actions in governance, health, spiritual discourse, and influential decisions, optimizing effectiveness and favorable outcomes across various aspects of life.

Significance in Ayurveda (science of life):
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From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana

(1) The appropriate times to apply medical treatments or remedies for the best healing results.[3] (2) The ideal time to commence medical treatment to ensure it is effective and beneficial for the patient.[4]

Ayurveda is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Ayurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

Significance in Arthashastra (politics and welfare):
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From: Kautilya Arthashastra

(1) Favorable times to express thoughts or advice to the king.[5]

Arthashastra literature concerns itself with the teachings (shastra) of economic prosperity (artha) statecraft, politics and military tactics. The term arthashastra refers to both the name of these scientific teachings, as well as the name of a Sanskrit work included in such literature. This book was written (3rd century BCE) by by Kautilya, who flourished in the 4th century BCE.

Plural form: Opportune moments.