Significance of Pain tolerance
Pain tolerance has different interpretations in Vaishnavism and Science. In Vaishnavism, it relates to the suffering experienced by the gopis due to their separation from Krishna. Conversely, Science defines pain tolerance as the maximum level of pain an individual can endure, reflecting various contexts, such as the effects of herbal remedies, meditation practices that enhance endurance, and the assessment of pain levels during studies. This highlights the varying ways pain tolerance is understood across disciplines.
Synonyms: Pain threshold, Pain sensitivity
In Finnish: Kivun sietokyky; In Spanish: Tolerancia al dolor
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Hindu concept of 'Pain tolerance'
In Hinduism, pain tolerance is interpreted as the emotional limits endured by the gopis, reflecting their profound yearning for Krishna, symbolizing a deep spiritual connection intertwined with suffering and devotion.
From: Bhajana-Rahasya
(1) The limit of suffering that the gopis experience as they feel both separation from Krishna and worry for his lotus feet.[1]
The concept of Pain tolerance in scientific sources
Pain tolerance encompasses both the enhanced capacity to endure pain, influenced by brain activation during meditation, and the maximum pain level an individual can withstand, a significant factor in research assessments.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is a measure of an individual's ability to withstand discomfort, which is suggested as a factor to evaluate the effectiveness of the NS technique in future studies.[2] (2) The maximum level of pain that an individual can withstand before it becomes intolerable.[3]