Significance of Distinction
Synonyms: Difference, Differentiation, Contrast, Disparity, Separation, Uniqueness, Discrepancy, Uniqueness.
In French: Distinction; In Dutch: Onderscheid; In Finnish: Erottaminen; In Spanish: 顿颈蝉迟颈苍肠颈贸苍; In German: Unterscheidung; In Malay: Perbezaan; In Swedish: 脜迟蝉办颈濒濒苍补诲
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Buddhist concept of 'Distinction'
Distinction in Buddhism encompasses the contextual differences in falsehood consequences, the importance of nuanced observations as highlighted by the four brothers, conceptual variations like inherence and colour, and notable qualities that confer uniqueness, particularly in royalty.
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) The necessary differentiations that the four brothers failed to make regarding their observations of the Judas tree, leading to their misunderstandings.[1]
From: Milindapanha (questions of King Milinda)
(1) The difference in consequences associated with various forms of falsehood, based on context and circumstances.[2]
From: The Fo-Sho-Hing-Tsan-King (A Life of Buddha)
(1) Outstanding features or qualities that set someone apart, especially in a royal context.[3]
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) This term refers to the differences perceived among concepts such as inherence, jar, and colour, which contributes to their understanding and classification.[4]
Hindu concept of 'Distinction'
In Hinduism, Distinction involves differentiating concepts such as goodness versus material existence, separating enjoyers from enjoyment, and recognizing the categorizations of deeds while ultimately resolving differences between demigods and the Supreme Lord, fostering discriminative knowledge.
From: Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja鈥檚 Rajamartanda)
(1) The differentiation between the concepts of goodness and material existence.[5]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra)
(1) The ability to recognize and understand differences between concepts, states, or conditions; essential for achieving discriminative knowledge.[6]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) The difference or categorization within the context of who goes to the moon based on their deeds which the text identifies as non-existent.[7]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) The distinction refers to the separation between enjoyers and objects of enjoyment, which ordinary experience demonstrates and which is crucial to understand.[8]
From: Natyashastra (English)
(1) The act of distinguishing something from many well-known great objects.[9]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) The quality of being separate or different, particularly in reference to the pestle and mortar which are not interchangeable in the offering ritual.[10]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) The concept that highlights the perceived differences between the demigods and the Supreme Lord, which is ultimately resolved within the philosophy discussed.[11]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) The view held by some that the eternal principle is separate or different from other elements.[12]
The concept of Distinction in local and regional sources
Distinction encompasses notable student achievements under Professor Venkatarangaiya, highlighting his teaching impact, and recognizes distinct reasoning forms evident in the Kriyakramakari's internal divisions, showcasing diverse intellectual frameworks.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The notable achievements of students who studied under Professor Venkatarangaiya, reflecting his impactful teaching.[13]
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) Distinct forms of reasoning are understood as distinct, as reflected in the internal divisions of the Kriyakramakari.[14]