Significance of Present
Synonyms: Gift, Donation, Offering, Performance, Appearance, Current, Existing, Contemporary, Contribution
In Malay: Hadir; In Dutch: Cadeau; In Finnish: 贰蝉颈迟迟盲盲; In Spanish: Presente; In German: 骋别驳别苍飞盲谤迟颈驳; In Swedish: Presentera; In French: 笔谤茅蝉别苍迟
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Present'
In Buddhism, "Present" can be interpreted as the immediate moment that is alive and active, characterized by its existence, and understood in relation to both the past and future, encompassing tangible rewards and the essence of time.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) The only characteristic of the 鈥榩resent鈥� is that it should be existent.[1] (2) The current time, defined as the moment that is alive or active at any given instant.[2]
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) Gifts or rewards given to the brahmin, which he demanded in exchange for commending the smiths' work.[3]
Hindu concept of 'Present'
In Hinduism, "Present" encompasses various facets, including the current moment in time, the exchange of offerings, and the nature of existence, emphasizing its significance in worship, perception, and social interactions within traditions.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Gifts or rewards used as a strategy to influence those who exhibit greed.[4] (2) Gifts or offerings that may be exchanged or received during the marriage process, notably by the father of the bride in the context of mutual desire.[5] (3) An additional gift accompanying food, indicating generosity beyond the basic offerings provided.[6] (4) Items given as gifts to show honour and recognition, particularly to respected persons like the Brahmanas.[7] (5) Gifts brought by the fraudster as part of the deceit to extract something of greater value in return.[8]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) The present is one of the domains to which the mind, or manas, extends, along with the past and the future, as the text describes the mind's function.[9] (2) This refers to the current period of time, and the uniformity of the past, present, and future is assumed by individuals, according to the text.[10] (3) The present is a temporal state of knowledge, which changes the object of knowledge, but the knowing agent, the Self, remains constant because of its eternal presence.[11]
From: Mandukya Upanishad (Gaudapa Karika and Shankara Bhashya)
(1) The current moment in time that one experiences and lives in.[12]
From: Katha Upanishad with Shankara鈥檚 Commentary
(1) What is not conditioned by time, representing the current moment independent from past or future.[13]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) The power that manifests and reveals objects.[14] (2) The state or condition of something that has begun but is not yet complete, contrasting with residual traces or future intentions.[15] (3) The current moment in time, where objects are made visible through the power of permission.[16] (4) The current moment in time that enables visibility and perception, symbolically representing light.[17] (5) Indicates the current time; signifies what is happening now.[18]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) the state of being existent or available at a particular time.[19] (2) bhavad represents the current moment or state of existence.[20] (3) Refers to the state of the children being available or there at the time of the incident in question.[21] (4) Referring to the current time or state of existence, as contrasted with past or future.[22]
From: Prem Sagar (English translation)
(1) Gifts given by Nanda Jee during the celebrations.[23]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) Gifts exchanged during the wedding, serving as tokens of love and commitment between the bride and groom.[24]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) Refers to the current time or circumstance in which the described actions or feelings are taking place.[25]
The concept of Present in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Present" signifies the current moment, emphasizing its significance over the past and future. It highlights the reality of living in the now, shaped by previous experiences, and encourages focusing on immediate actions and enlightenment.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) This is the current time or the now, and it is only one part of that which is unexpressed. The author is encouraging the reader to look beyond this time.[26] (2) The present refers to the current time, when Swami Vivekananda has abandoned his original intention of starting new industries, focusing on other aspects.[27] (3) This is the current time, when the subject has shifted his focus from starting new industries to enlightening people about his religion.[28] (4) The present is determined by our past actions, and the future by the present, and the soul will go on evolving up or reverting back from birth to birth and death to death.[29] (5) This refers to the current moment in time, and the things that are happening now.[30]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) This is a temporary situation that need not lead to the complete scrapping of linguistic States, on which large sections of the Indian people have set their hearts, and it represents a passing phase in our national history鈥揳 sad and shameful one.[31] (2) Categorically undefined, it refers to the current 'MOMENT' which is considered momentary and has no substantial existence in the time domain.[32]