Significance of Weakness
Weakness is a multifaceted condition recognized across various disciplines including Vaishnavism, Jyotisha, Vedanta, Rasashastra, and science, where it often signifies a lack of strength or energy. In Vaishnavism, it denotes an inability to produce sound, while Jyotisha ties it to weakened celestial influences affecting personal vitality. Vedanta sees weakness as a remnant state linked to karma, and Rasashastra focuses on its impact on health, particularly digestion. Science identifies it as symptomatic of various medical conditions like anemia and diabetes, illustrating its pervasive nature.
Synonyms: Vulnerability, Inadequacy, Frailty, Imperfection, Shortcoming, Deficiency, Softness, Helplessness, Susceptibility, Infirmity, Debility, Feebleness, Impotence
In Dutch: Zwakte; In Finnish: Heikkous; In Spanish: Debilidad; In German: Schw?che
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Hindu concept of 'Weakness'
In Hinduism, Weakness is understood as a condition connected to physical vitality, karma, and cosmic influences, impacting health and strength, particularly within the digestive system, and potentially leading to a loss of happiness.
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) This refers to debility.[1] (2) This indicates a state of reduced physical strength or vitality, and planetary placements are examined to foresee the possibility of this condition.[2] (3) When celestial bodies are in a state of being less powerful, it can result in the disruption of a person's power and the potential loss of happiness.[3]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) A condition that the formulation aims to address, specifically within the digestive system.[4] (2) A health issue that the medicine seeks to remedy.[5] (3) A condition characterized by reduced strength or energy, potentially stemming from inadequate absorption of medicine.[6]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) Weakness is dependent on the subtle body and is attributed to karma.[7]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) A状態の名残りを指し、心身の衰えを表しています。[8]
The concept of Weakness in local and regional sources
Weakness is characterized by vulnerability and lack of strength, serving as a primary sin that leads to suffering. It motivates evil actions and selfishness, causing harm to others.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) A condition that sin and misery arise from, and it is worsened by teachings that emphasize limitations, instead of the glorious potential of individuals.[10] (2) The lack of strength, the state of being vulnerable, and the primary sin that one must avoid, as it leads to suffering and death.[11] (3) Weakness is the motive power in all evil doing, it is the source of all selfishness, and makes men injure others.[12]