Significance of Abundance
Synonyms: Plenty, Wealth, Richness, Surplus, Affluence, Amplitude, Opulence, Bounty
In Dutch: Overvloed; In Finnish: Runsaus; In Spanish: Abundancia; In German: Fülle; In Swedish: Överflöd; In Portugese: Abundância; In Italian: Abbondanza; In Polish: Obfitość; In French: Abondance
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Abundance'
In Buddhism, Abundance signifies Avalokiteshvara's rich compassion and spiritual attributes while also highlighting the negative perception of monks' excessive material accumulation, which prompts criticism from the laity regarding their spiritual integrity.
From: Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka
(1) A term used to describe the excessive accumulation of goods by monks, leading to criticism and scrutiny from the laity.[1]
From: Apadana commentary (Atthakatha)
(1) This is Vipula, which means filling one's own whole body over the space until the marrow of bones is touched.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Abundance'
In Hinduism, Abundance encompasses plentiful resources and the overwhelming nature of suffering from karma, linked to concepts like maya and divine attributes, illustrated through symbols like the cart associated with prosperity and religious blessings.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) Implies a plentiful or large quantity, in this case referring to the extensive nature of suffering accumulated through karma.[3]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) A plentiful quantity or supply of something.[4]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) Abundance signifies a plentiful supply or a great quantity of something, indicating a state of prosperity and richness, suggesting a wealth of resources and opportunities.[5]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The "abundance" refers to the quantity of pearls being offered, indicating a generous and plentiful gift for the occasion.[6]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankara Bhashya)
(1) The abundance refers to the multitude of attributes of the real fire that are imagined in the fires of the Vidya.[7]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) The text explains that 'maya' is also used in the sense of abundance, indicating that there is an abundance of what the original word expresses.[8]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) Abundance, also known as pracuryartha, is an alternative interpretation of the mayat suffix, though less favored due to contextual considerations within the text.[9]
From: Satapatha-brahmana
(1) A plentiful supply, represented by the cart, which is associated with prosperity in the context of the sacrifice.[10] (2) The state of having plentiful resources represented by the clans, which Prajapati seeks to master.[11]
From: Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra
(1) A large quantity of something, particularly in the context of religious blessings.[12]
The concept of Abundance in local and regional sources
Abundance signifies a country's plentiful resources, highlighting the wealth of materials available for use and consumption that supports the well-being of its citizens, reflecting overall prosperity and quality of life in the region.
From: Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang)
(1) This term indicates the plentiful nature of the country's resources, suggesting a wealth of materials available for use and consumption, supporting the well-being of its people.[13]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) An abundance replenished itself without end, illustrating the endless and self-sustaining nature of the supply that originated from within the source.[14]
The concept of Abundance in scientific sources
Abundance denotes the relative quantity of specific organisms within a sample, with research focusing on its fluctuations over time, offering insights into ecological dynamics and organism interactions.
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) Abundance, also known as relative density, refers to the average number of parasites per host in the entire sample, and it was used to measure the density of Bothriocephalus acheilognathi in both L. aeneus and L. kimberleyensis.[15] (2) Abundance is an ecological term used to measure the total number of parasites in relation to the total number of hosts examined, as used in the study of pentastomids.[16] (3) A metric representing the relative density, used to measure the number of parasites relative to the host population within a given area.[17] (4) This refers to the total number of individuals of a specific parasite species found in a sample or population of hosts.[18] (5) This is the total number of individuals of a particular parasite species found within the entire host population, providing an overall measure of parasite presence.[19]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This term refers to the relative quantity of a particular organism or group of organisms within a sample, and the study discusses changes in it.[20]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Abundance refers to the quantity or number of individuals of a particular species or group in a given area, which can be affected by contaminants like microplastics.[21] (2) The quantity or amount of a species in a defined area is called abundance, and the abundance of Ostreopsis cf. ovata was measured in the study.[22] (3) Abundance refers to the quantity or number of individuals of a particular species found within a defined area or sample.[23] (4) Abundance is an important metric, with Pterois miles constituting the highest numbers of individuals and is followed by the indigenous species S. cretense and the NIS F. commersonii.[24]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) The study refers to the presence of a large quantity of certain species, such as G. insensibilis, C. mitis, B. reticulatum, A. segmentum, and N. hombergii, within the studied ecosystem, reflecting the overall health and balance of the environment and indicating the prevalence of the mentioned species, which relates to the total number of individuals of each species.[25] (2) Abundance refers to the quantity of phytoplankton present in the waters around Macau, a factor that was examined in December 2019 alongside other parameters like the index and depth.[26]
Classical concept of 'Abundance'
From: The Book of the Dead
(1) The speaker wants a mansion in a place of abundance where there are wheat and barley that cannot be told.[27]
From: The Authoress of the Odyssey
(1) A state of having plenty, which should be used to generously reward a guest for their presence and story.[28]