Significance of Resolution
Resolution, as understood in various contexts, encompasses a diverse range of meanings. In Buddhism and Vaishnavism, it signifies firm decisions or commitments to spiritual truths and moral discipline. Dharmashastra emphasizes a commitment to refrain from sin for purification, while Theravada highlights decisiveness in pursuing virtues despite challenges. In scientific terms, particularly chromatography, resolution refers to the ability of a method to separate components in a mixture, indicating the quality and effectiveness of the separation process.
Synonyms: Determination, Decision, Solution, Conclusion, Settlement, Answer, Resolve, Commitment, Firmness, Verdict
In Dutch: Oplossing; In Finnish: Resoluutio; In Spanish: 搁别蝉辞濒耻肠颈贸苍; In German: 础耻蹿濒枚蝉耻苍驳; In Swedish: 鲍辫辫濒枚蝉苍颈苍驳; In Malay: Resolusi; In French: 搁茅蝉辞濒耻迟颈辞苍
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Buddhist concept of 'Resolution'
In Buddhism, Resolution signifies a decisive determination to address issues, embodying strong commitment and conviction to pursue paramis, even amidst life's challenges. It emphasizes a firm choice to act or refrain, rooted in belief.
From: Maha Buddhavamsa鈥擳he Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) Commitment to pursue the paramis despite life's hardships.[1]
From: Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification)
(1) A firm decision to do or not do something; characterized by conviction and decisiveness.[2]
From: The Great Chariot
(1) The conclusion or determination regarding the presented issues.[3]
Hindu concept of 'Resolution'
In Hinduism, Resolution signifies a commitment to avoid sin, a determination to pursue spiritual truth, and a firm decision reflecting personal beliefs, essential for achieving lasting purification and overcoming material attachments.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) A firm decision or commitment made by an individual, reflecting their stance or beliefs regarding a particular matter.[4]
From: Bhajana-Rahasya
(1) The determination and steadfastness to seek spiritual truth and overcome material conditioning.[5]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) Resolutions are made through the non-particular conjunction of the internal organ and the Self, in proximity to all Selfs, and cannot furnish a reason for limitation.[6]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) An important commitment to refrain from committing the sinful act in the future, a vital step in achieving lasting purification.[7]
The concept of Resolution in scientific sources
Resolution reflects the effectiveness of distinguishing between two components in a mixture, indicating the extent of separation achieved. It serves as a key metric in analytical techniques for assessing mixture composition.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This refers to the ability of the imaging technique to distinguish fine details, which can affect the depiction of small vessels or segments.[8] (2) The ability of a imaging system to distinguish between small details in an image.[9]