Significance of Place
Synonyms: Location, Site, Area, Spot, Position, Region, Setting, Habitat
In Finnish: Paikka; In Dutch: Plaats; In Spanish: Lugar; In German: Ort
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Place'
In Buddhism, "Place" pertains to the specific location identified through sensory perception, emphasizing the understanding of physical surroundings and their significance in experiencing and interpreting reality.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) In this context, it refers to the location where the fire is located, which is identified through sense-perception.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Place'
In Hinduism, "Place" encompasses diverse interpretations, including geographic significance, contextual meaning in narratives, ceremonial locations, and the subjective experience of space, reflecting its fluidity and impact on spiritual and ritualistic practices.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) The location where the brahmana was performing his offering.[2] (2) A location where Shri Gaurasundara was situated, which is significant to the narrative.[3] (3) The specific location where the two sober Prabhus chose to sit down.[4]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) Refers to the physical location or area in context.[5] (2) In this context, refers to the action of putting the lifted portion of Vaikuntha into a specific location.[6]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) Place refers to the conditions of space, which are not consistent in dreams, because a person can imagine themselves in a different place while their body remains in the same place.[7] (2) Places are mentioned in the text, specifically places of enjoyment, suggesting that light and other concepts may be representative of locations.[8] (3) This is a particular point in space, and the text discusses why a passage is introduced in this place.[9]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) The location where the sacrifice was being conducted, marking a significant action point in the narrative.[10]
From: Markandeya Purana
(1) A geographic location represented as pl.[11]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) The place is the location where Bharat is looking for Rama.[12]
From: Sankhayana-grihya-sutra
(1) Refers to the location where the individual is going to be confined, needing protection against the Rakshas.[13]
Jain concept of 'Place'
In Jainism, "Place" signifies both the physical location impacting karmic outcomes and the spatial dimensions of entities, particularly emphasizing the expansive nature of dharmastikaya and jivastikaya as spherical entities.
From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)
(1) The physical location that can influence the outcome of karmic fruition.[14]
From: Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)
(1) Place denotes the extent or space occupied by each astikaya, with dharmastikaya and jivastikaya being described as extensive as spheres.[15]
The concept of Place in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Place" relates to the text by highlighting the author's personal dissatisfaction with Baidyanath, the impact of colonization on the area, the emergence of influential power from this location, and soliciting feedback on the area's significance.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) This is the author's assessment of Baidyanath, which he did not find agreeable, and is one of the reasons for his dissatisfaction with the location.[16] (2) The author is asking about the recipient's feelings about a certain area.[17] (3) The place where the power that will have its rise from here will flood the whole world.[18] (4) The area that has been affected by the rapid and thick colonization, as stated in the provided text.[19]
From: Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England
(1) The location where the idols once stood.[20] (2) The place is where Oswald was killed, where miracles occurred, emphasizing its significance.[21] (3) The place refers to the location where Hilda built the monastery called Streanaeshalch, and also to the monastery called Hacanos, where her death was revealed in a vision.[22]