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Significance of Benefit

The concept of Benefit is interpreted differently across various philosophies. In Vaishnavism, it represents positive outcomes from following guidance. The Purana emphasizes advantages from favorable astrological influences. Shaivism identifies benefits from chanting 'OM' and worshiping Lord Shiva. According to Dharmashastra, benefits involve gains from produce and goodwill. Mahayana highlights benefits from wisdom practices for bodhisattvas and teachings from the Buddha. In science, benefits pertain to the positive effects of specific asanas and compassion meditation for universal well-being.1
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Synonyms: Advantage, Profit, Gain, Perk, Blessing, Assistance, Aid, Reward, Value, Usefulness, Boon

In Dutch: Voordeel; In Finnish: ±á²âö³Ù²â; In Spanish: Beneficio; In German: Nutzen; In Swedish: ¹óö°ù³¾Ã¥²Ô; In Malay: Faedah; In French: Avantage

The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.

Buddhist concept of 'Benefit'

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In Buddhism, "Benefit" signifies the positive outcomes gained from Buddha's teachings and the essential results of practicing wisdom, which support the bodhisattva's mission to aid all living beings.

Significance in Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism):
Mahayana Books

From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra

(1) Positive outcomes (anushamsa) that naturally derive from the practice of wisdom and are essential for the bodhisattva's mission.[1]

From: Shurangama Sutra (with commentary) (English)

(1) The advantage or positive outcome that living beings gain through the teachings delivered by the Buddha.[2]

Mahayana is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sutras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajnaparamita sutras.

Hindu concept of 'Benefit'

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In Hinduism, "Benefit" encompasses various positive outcomes, including material profits from ownership, spiritual gains from worship, guidance from advice, favorable astrological influences, and goodwill from a Brahmana, highlighting a holistic approach to advantages.

Significance in Dharmashastra (religious law):
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From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi

(1) The advantage or gain that others receive through the Brahmana's goodwill.[3] (2) The advantages or profits that arise from the produce, emphasizing the implications of ownership.[4]

Dharmashastra contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.

Significance in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):
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From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu

(1) A positive outcome or advantage that arises from heeding the advice given in the context.[5]

Vaishnava or vaishnavism (vaishnavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu�).

The concept of Benefit in scientific sources

Science Books

The keyphrase "Benefit" pertains to the advantageous outcomes of engaging in particular asanas or breathing techniques, particularly enhancing physical and mental stability associated with the Manipur Chakra.

Significance in Scientific journals, articles, etc.:

From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences

(1) These are the advantages of using patient-generated health data, such as efficient data management and assisting clinical decision-making.[6] (2) This of loving-kindness/compassion meditation do not only focus on individual selves but also for greater humanity and all living beings.[7]

This section includes scientific research in the field of healthcare, often involving traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Holistic health. It includes papers from scientific journals classified as either original, clinical or experimental research, review articles or case reports.

Plural form: Benefits.