Significance of Strength
Synonyms: Power, Might, Force, Energy, Durability, Robustness, Resilience, Vigor, Potency, Intensity, Fortitude
In French: Force; In Dutch: Kracht; In Finnish: Vahvuus; In Spanish: Fortaleza; In German: 厂迟盲谤办别; In Malay: Kekuatan; In Swedish: Styrka
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Strength'
In Buddhism, Strength symbolizes both physical and mental vigor, enhancing for those who respect the wise. It embodies an offering that fosters robustness in future lives, highlighting the interconnectedness of wisdom and vitality.
From: Maha Buddhavamsa鈥擳he Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) An aspect of the offering that leads to physical and mental robustness in future lives.[1]
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) A quality that increases for those who honor the wise; refers to both physical and mental vigor.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Strength'
In Hinduism, strength encompasses various interpretations, including astrological influences, physical and mental power, inherent energies, and qualities tied to deities and mythological figures, reflecting both vitality and the capacity for triumph and resilience.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Physical or mental power that is enhanced by the act of giving food.[3] (2) The physical power and vitality of a person that may be diminished due to illness or injury.[4] (3) A physical or mental quality that flourishes in a man if he avoids the woman covered with impurity.[5]
From: Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra
(1) The quality or state of being physically powerful, important for rituals requiring vigor.[6]
From: Sankhayana-grihya-sutra
(1) The inherent power and capacity that the goddess embodies during the ritual.[7]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) A quality of planets, which when present, can make victory at dice, and influence outcomes, particularly when they are occupying the seventh house, influencing results in specific situations.[8] (2) When this is ruined, Mars ruins every result and makes quarrels with fools, discord with wives and children, terrible danger from enemies, and very little happiness for men, indicating negative outcomes.[9] (3) This is a measure of a planet's power, which is determined by its speed, its aspects, and the influences of other celestial bodies.[10] (4) This is a measure of a planet's influence, and it is determined through the examination of the twelve dignities, which is used in astrological analysis, as described in the text.[11]
From: Brihat Samhita
(1) Sara; comprised of bodily substances like flesh and blood, indicative of a person's health and capabilities.[12]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) A quality attributed to Kuvalayapida, indicating its great power and might.[13] (2) The quality or state of being physically strong.[14] (3) The quality or state of being physically strong.[15]
From: Prem Sagar (English translation)
(1) Refers to Purdiyomun鈥檚 assertion of his power and readiness to confront Sunbur, emphasizing his growth and purpose.[16]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) The term describes the action of Angad, who gathered his strength to seize his sword, despite being wounded.[17] (2) Strength is a quality possessed by Rama, as it is mentioned several times in the text, demonstrating his power and skill with the bow.[18]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) A defining trait of Garuda that enables him to execute his mission with power.[19]
From: Satapatha-brahmana
(1) Refers to the life force or energy represented in the offerings, particularly ascribed to the udumbara wood used in the ritual.[20] (2) A hymn-form equating strength with the thunderbolt and the year, seen as a powerful force.[21] (3) The life-sap from the Udumbara tree, symbolizing vitality and nourishment.[22]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) The physical power or vigor that the medicine claims to increase.[23]
Jain concept of 'Strength'
In Jainism, Strength embodies both the extraordinary ability of Kamsa to present himself as a warrior despite his merchant origins and the defining physical prowess of Mahabala, highlighting diverse interpretations of strength in spiritual and physical contexts.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) A defining characteristic of Mahabala, reflecting his physical prowess.[24] (2) A quality attributed to Kamsa that allowed him to appear like a warrior despite being a merchant's son.[25]
The concept of Strength in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Strength" signifies a physical attribute linked to rasayana therapy, described as an asset by Caraka. It contrasts with weakness, emphasizing a spiritual dimension tied to divinity and personal growth through repetition of truth.
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) Strength is a physical attribute, that is also mentioned as a benefit of rasayana therapy, and is one of the various outcomes described in the text.[26] (2) Excellence of this is one of the assets of rasayana mentioned by Caraka, and it is a desirable physical quality.[27]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) Strength is the gain from Advaita, and you should know that all sins and all evils can be summed up in that one word, weakness.[28] (2) This is something that comes when repeating the idea of being divine, and it will increase in volume until the truth takes possession.[29]
The concept of Strength in scientific sources
Strength is a physical attribute that diminishes with age and can be enhanced through strength training, facilitated by nerve fibre sprouting rather than increased muscle fibres, and is impacted by sarcopenia affecting force exertion capabilities.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is a physical attribute that decreases with age and can be improved with strength training, which is not due to an increase in the number of muscle fibres, but to facilitation of nerve fibre sprouting.[30] (2) The ability to exert force, which declines with sarcopenia.[31]