Significance of Pain
Synonyms: Ache, Discomfort, Agony, Torment, Distress, Suffering, Hurt, Misery, Sting, Anguish
In Spanish: Dolor; In Dutch: Pijn; In Finnish: Kipu; In German: Schmerz; In Malay: Sakit; In Swedish: 厂尘盲谤迟补; In French: Douleur
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Buddhist concept of 'Pain'
In Buddhism, pain encompasses physical suffering that leads to mental distress, is acknowledged during meditation for awareness, and can be mitigated through focused suggestion to the subconscious, promoting a deeper understanding of personal experience.
From: Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification)
(1) Pain refers to the physical affliction of the body, causing both bodily distress and subsequent mental anguish.[1]
From: Introducing Buddhist Abhidhamma
(1) A physical sensation that can be alleviated through concentrated suggestion aimed at the Subconscious Mind, targeting the affected area.[2]
From: Bodhinyana
(1) A physical sensation that can arise during meditation; awareness of pain is encouraged instead of distractive thoughts.[3]
Hindu concept of 'Pain'
In Hinduism, Pain signifies a multifaceted experience encompassing physical discomfort, emotional distress, and moral consequences. It reflects both internal and external factors, urging individuals to seek understanding and relief from suffering (duhkha).
From: Padarthadharmasamgraha and Nyayakandali
(1) An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience that can arise from vices, reflecting the negative aspects of immoral behavior.[4] (2) A quality related to suffering or discomfort, classified among immaterial things.[5] (3) A quality denoting discomfort or suffering, categorized as one of the seventeen qualities in the Sutra.[6] (4) A negative experience or sensation that arises independently of similar causes.[7] (5) A sensation of discomfort or distress produced by the conjunction of the Self with the Mind.[8]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) This term describes a physical sensation, and is mentioned in the context of the sixth house, indicating a negative physical state.[9] (2) This represents physical or emotional suffering, a negative experience. It is associated with negative outcomes.[10] (3) This sahama is derived by subtracting Mars from the moon by day, and adding the result to the sun, with the reverse calculation at night.[11]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra)
(1) Pain is that affected by which people try to do away with it. It is cognized as contrary to one's being and can arise from one's self, external terrestrial objects, or the powers of nature.[12]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja鈥檚 Rajamartanda)
(1) Pain (duhkha) is a modification of the foulness of the thinking principle; it is characterised by pain, which living beings exert to remove.[13]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) A general physical discomfort addressed through herbal therapies.[14]
From: Mandukya Upanishad (Gaudapa Karika and Shankara Bhashya)
(1) A state of suffering or discomfort that requires attention and understanding.[15]
Jain concept of 'Pain'
In Jainism, Pain is interpreted as the suffering endured by infernal beings, with its intensity varying according to their level of consciousness, highlighting the relationship between awareness and the experience of suffering.
From: Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)
(1) The suffering experienced by infernal beings, which varies significantly based on their consciousness.[16]
The concept of Pain in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Pain" is described as a physical sensation of suffering or discomfort, which intensifies when the body's system reacts, leading to a burning sensation that signifies heightened distress.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) The experience that follows every instance of pleasure, which demonstrates the inherent duality of existence and the interconnectedness of these opposing sensations, highlighting the balance of experiences.[17] (2) The sage gives up this, and also pleasure, becoming a witness to the panorama, without attaching himself to anything.[18] (3) The pain is a feeling of physical suffering or discomfort, and when the system reacts, then comes the pain of burning.[19]
From: Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England
(1) The pain is the sensation that the maiden was experiencing in her arm and all her body, which was completely gone after the bishop's blessing.[20]
The concept of Pain in scientific sources
Pain is a multifaceted experience of physical suffering, categorized into acute and chronic types, significantly affecting patients across various conditions, influencing quality of life, and often measured through scales to assess treatment efficacy.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience, which can be modulated by cognitive and emotional factors, and is influenced by love.[21] (2) This refers to the experience of physical suffering and was endorsed by about 10% of the patients.[22] (3) The study investigated the presence of this specific symptom and its relationship to the quality of life of patients, along with other factors, such as employment status.[23] (4) This is a physical sensation that is a common complaint, especially in the knee and hip, and it requires careful evaluation.[24] (5) This represents the experience of physical discomfort, explored in various contexts such as chronic pain, cancer pain, and low back pain.[25]