Significance of Common Factor
The concept of Common Factor varies across different fields. In Purana, it denotes shared elements that provide uniqueness to societies. Ayurveda defines it in terms of environmental influences on health and common features of diseases. Vyakarana sees it as a unifying element among causes and doctrines, while in Indian history, it refers to a universal trait of thought that all individuals possess, regardless of socio-economic standing. Common Factor thus encapsulates shared influences across cultures and disciplines.
Synonyms: Common denominator
In Dutch: Gemeenschappelijke factor; In Finnish: Yhteinen tekijä; In Spanish: Factor común; In German: Gemeinsamer Faktor
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Hindu concept of 'Common Factor'
In Hinduism, the term "Common Factor" encompasses shared elements across different societies, diseases, doctrines, and environmental influences, highlighting their uniqueness and collective health impacts, which can lead to similar health-related outcomes.
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) Elements that impact a community collectively, which can lead to outbreaks of similar diseases among its members.[1] (2) Shared environmental elements that influence the health of populations, including winds, waters, seasons, and geographic conditions.[2] (3) The shared characteristic among the classes of diseases, specifically their common feature being categorized under 'ailments.'[3]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) The shared element that unites various causes and doctrines.[4]
The concept of Common Factor in local and regional sources
Common Factor represents a shared element influencing individuals' thoughts across diverse socio-economic backgrounds, highlighting the universal nature of cognitive engagement irrespective of financial or social conditions.
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) Common factor refers to a number that divides two or more other numbers without leaving a remainder, utilized in mathematical operations described within the text.[5]