Significance of Steady state
The concept of steady state has different meanings in Purana and science. In Purana, it signifies the soul's perfected form achieved through patience and spiritual growth. In contrast, scientific definitions of steady state focus on pharmacology, describing it as a dosing condition where the drug propranolol is given consistently, leading to a stable blood concentration. This includes equal drug intake to elimination, maintaining constant drug levels, and the uniform release of the drug over time.
Synonyms: Equilibrium, Constant state, Stable condition, Balanced state, Unchanging condition, Homeostasis
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Hindu concept of 'Steady state'
In Hinduism, the "Steady state" denotes the soul's ultimate condition achieved through patience and spiritual growth, resulting in its perfected form, signifying a state of enduring peace and enlightenment.
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) The condition of the soul after enduring patience and spiritual growth, leading to its perfected form.[1]
The concept of Steady state in scientific sources
Steady state refers to a condition where the concentration of a drug in the bloodstream remains constant over time, achieved when the rate of drug administration equals the rate of elimination, ensuring effective therapeutic levels.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) The state where oxygen uptake remains relatively stable after the second minute of each intensity of exercise below the ventilatory threshold, during exercise testing.[2] (2) A dosing condition in which propranolol is administered at a regular interval (20 mg tds) over 7 days, allowing for the assessment of consistent drug concentration in the bloodstream.[3]