Significance of Rank
Synonyms: Position, Standing, Status, Order, Classification, Hierarchy, Level, Class
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Hindu concept of 'Rank'
In Hinduism, "Rank" signifies both spiritual merit gained through cosmic influences, such as Venus or Jupiter, and social status, which can be elevated by Jupiter's strength, impacting one's societal position positively.
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) This refers to social standing or status, which can be positively influenced by Jupiter's strength, enhancing the native's position in society.[1] (2) The munthaha placed in the mouth of Rahu brings merit, wealth and power, and there is attainment of rank by conjunction or aspect from Venus or Jupiter, as mentioned in the text.[2]
The concept of Rank in scientific sources
Rank, or receptor activator of NF-κB, is crucial for bone remodeling and shared mechanisms in chronic metabolic syndrome (CMS) and bone mineral density (BMD) reductions. It is found on osteoclast membranes and affects bone density in mice.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is the receptor activator of NF-κB, a membrane-bound receptor found on the osteoclast membrane and T cells. Mice that express RANK develop osteopetrosis. RANK is also a member of the TNF-receptor superfamilies.[3] (2) This is an abbreviation for receptor activator of NF-κB, which is a receptor involved in bone remodeling, and it is one of the underlying mechanisms shared by CMS and BMD reductions.[4]