Significance of Cake
Synonyms: Pastry, Dessert, Confection, Sweet, Sponge
In Finnish: Kakku; In Spanish: Pastel; In Portugese: Bolo; In Italian: Torta; In Polish: Ciasto; In Dutch: Taart; In Swedish: Tårta; In French: Gâteau; In German: Kuchen
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Cake'
In Buddhism, "Cake" symbolizes worldly temptations and attachments. It represents desires offered after rejecting simpler paths, ultimately refused due to the belief that indulgence leads to negative consequences.
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) Offered to the prince along with dainties, but he refused them, believing that eating them would lead him to hell.[1] (2) The cake was given to the individual after they rejected the boiled rice and was subsequently rejected as well.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Cake'
In Hinduism, "Cake" symbolizes essential ritual offerings that require careful preparation and arrangement during sacrifices, highlighting the importance of integrity and proper handling throughout the ritual process to ensure successful outcomes.
From: Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra
(1) It is what is thrown up and caught again.[3] (2) It is baked after being prepared with water purified with the relevant formula. The Pratiprasthatri takes it up and should offer the entire thing while the Somas are being offered.[4] (3) These are placed within the folded hands of the sacrificer and a daughter desiring a husband, playing a significant role in the ritual described within the text.[5] (4) It is prepared for Indra using eight, eleven, or twelve potsherds depending on the pressing.[6] (5) Made from flour, it is put over the Garhapatya fire after the flour has been mixed with water to make dough.[7]
From: Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra
(1) A fundamental offering in the sacrifice, which must be handled carefully during the ritual to maintain its integrity, especially during the offering process.[8] (2) A specific offering that, along with other items, must be arranged correctly during the ritual.[9] (3) The offerings prepared during the ritual, which must be managed carefully throughout the sacrificial process.[10]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Cakes are offerings made by the daughter's son to the father and maternal grandfather upon inheriting the entire property.[11] (2) The cake, representing offerings, follows the family-name and property, meaning it is offered to the person whose lineage and estate are inherited.[12]
From: Khadira-grihya-sutra
(1) These are offered on the first Ashtaka, showing a specific offering during the ritual.[13]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana
(1) This is an example of a substance that may prove beneficial in a derangement of the Vayu, though otherwise in a Pittaja affection.[14]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) A baked preparation used as a dosage form.[15]
From: Satapatha-brahmana
(1) The cake is sap, and that sap he puts into it; thus he unites him with that sap, and so produces him from it, hence there is a cake on -one potsherd for Varuna.[16] (2) Cake is prepared on eleven potsherds for Agni and Vishnu, Agni and Pushan, and Agni and Soma, representing gifts of men, cattle and glory.[17]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) "Cakes" are included in the offerings to goddess Parvati, showing Rukmini's devotion through sweet treats.[18]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) The cake is mentioned in the passage from Taitt. Brahm. III, 1, 4, 1, which forms part of the injunction of the ishti to the Nakshatras, declaring equality of name and form connecting the Agni who offered and the Agni to whom he offered.[20]
The concept of Cake in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Cake" refers to a type of bread designated for children, which in the context describes a scenario where a hungry cat takes advantage of it, highlighting a playful yet relatable situation.
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) A cake of the size of a rice mat (wattiya) was cooked by the Pied Robin after she pounded the flour, preparing for a journey.[21] (2) A baked treat that the youngster desires to cook, leading to a series of events involving trickery and escape.[22] (3) The item at the center of the conflict in the other story, which the couple disputes over, as they agreed about who could have it.[23] (4) The widow woman is told to cook cakes for the Prince after he rubbed charcoal, which he later eats.[24]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) The cake is the cake of bread which was the children's portion, that the hungry cat swooped down on.[25]
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) These were prepared, but they tasted more pleasurable than nectar, indicating that the preparation was successful and yielded a highly satisfying outcome.[26]
From: Folklore of the Santal Parganas
(1) A type of food tied up and given to the boy by the bonga wife for his journey home to visit his parents.[27]
The concept of Cake in scientific sources
Cake, valued at -0.393, involves using biscuits as a base, negatively impacting consumer brand loyalty due to the perception of biscuits as basic, low-value ingredients.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Cakes environmental sustainability is evaluated in a study mentioned in the text.[28] (2) Cake, valued at -0.393, refers to the use of biscuits to make cakes, which has a negative impact on consumer brand loyalty because the biscuits are deemed as basic raw materials.[29]
Classical concept of 'Cake'
From: The Liturgy of Funerary Offerings
(1) The presence of cakes, specifically Nebes cakes and mulberry cakes, suggests a symbolic or ritualistic offering within the described context.[30] (2) The cake, referred to as a Saf cake, serves as a central element in the described ritual, carrying symbolic meaning within the context of ancient Egyptian beliefs.[31] (3) These are food items used in a ritual, specifically four Ashert cakes presented by the Sem priest with a specific formula.[32] (4) The "cake" is directly related to Osiris Unas, with the presented cake being referred to as 'thy cake which thou eatest' within the ceremony.[33] (5) The cakes are described as being made of fine, white flour called qemh, and they are part of a ritualistic offering, featuring prominently in the ceremony.[34]
From: Legends Of The Gods
(1) Food items that are offered at festivals during Paoni and Paopi, stamped with the figure of a fettered ass as part of the ritual.[35]