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Significance of Extension

Extension is a term that signifies the act of extending or enlarging in various contexts. In Purana, it relates to the formation of taddhita, while in Vedanta, it describes the continuation of concepts found in the Chandogya and Vajasaneyaka. In a scientific context, Extension involves the action of straightening joints, particularly in cases like osteoarthritis, and assessing neck movement. Each perspective highlights the importance of extension in understanding both philosophical and medical concepts.1
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Synonyms: Expansion, Prolongation, Increase, Enlargement, Addition, Continuation, Supplement

In Dutch: Verlenging; In Finnish: Laajennus; In Spanish: ·¡³æ³Ù±ð²Ô²õ¾±Ã³²Ô

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Hindu concept of 'Extension'

Hinduism Books

In Hinduism, Extension signifies both the act of enlarging concepts, particularly in taddhita formation, and the ongoing application and continuation of ideas found in texts like the Chandogya and Vajasaneyaka.

Significance in Vedanta (school of philosophy):
Vedanta Books

From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)

(1) The act of extending or the state of being extended; in this context, it refers to the continuation or application of concepts in the Chandogya and the Vajasaneyaka.[1]

Vedanta refers to a school of orthodox Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. There are a number of sub-schools of Vedanta, however all of them expound on the basic teaching of the ultimate reality (brahman) and liberation (moksha) of the individual soul (atman).

The concept of Extension in scientific sources

Science Books

Extension, in this context, denotes the action of straightening the neck backward, which is a crucial criterion for evaluating neck movement in the study, as reported by regional sources.

Significance in Scientific journals, articles, etc.:

From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences

(1) The stage in PCR where the DNA polymerase synthesizes new DNA strands, and the extension temperature is held for a specific duration in the thermal cycler.[2]

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.