Significance of Good effect
Good effect encompasses a range of positive outcomes across different disciplines. According to Purana, it includes beneficial results from planetary positions and virtuous actions, both in current and past lives. In Yoga, it refers to benefits received from the karmas of a yogi. Vedanta associates good effects with the recitation of Vedas, while Theravada highlights outcomes from good deeds and SÃla practice. Historical contexts reference governmental impacts, and in Science, it pertains to health benefits from Ayurvedic substances and herbal treatments.
Synonyms: Positive impact, Beneficial result, Favorable outcome, Benefit, Advantage, Gain, Boon, Merit
In Dutch: Goed effect; In Finnish: Hyvä vaikutus; In Spanish: Buen efecto; In German: Gute Wirkung; In Malay: Kesan yang baik; In Swedish: Bra effekt; In French: Bon effet
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Good effect'
In Buddhism, "Good effect" signifies the beneficial outcomes of virtuous deeds, focusing on health and inner peace rather than material wealth, and highlights the importance of practicing SÃla for positive life consequences.
From: Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
(1) Positive consequences arising from good deeds and virtuous actions.[1] (2) The positive outcomes resulting from practicing SÃla, which may not include wealth but emphasizes health and peace.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Good effect'
In Hinduism, "Good effect" encompasses positive outcomes from virtuous actions, Vedic rituals, favorable planetary alignments, blessings from enlightened yogis, and karmic benefits from past lives, contributing to an individual's current well-being.
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) Positive outcomes resulting from virtuous actions in past lives that follow an individual into their current birth.[3] (2) Positive outcomes or results that stem from virtuous actions.[4]
From: Thirty minor Upanishads
(1) The beneficial outcomes derived from the recitation of the Vedas and its associated rituals.[5]
From: Yoga-sutras (Vedanta Commentaries)
(1) The positive outcomes or benefits that result from the karmas of an illumined yogi, received by those who love him.[6]
The concept of Good effect in local and regional sources
Good effect signifies a positive outcome intended by government suggestions, reflecting public sentiment. It emphasizes the importance of aligning policy decisions with the desires and needs of the community to foster beneficial results.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A positive outcome or impact intended by the suggestion to the Government in response to public sentiment.[7]