Significance of Cultivation
Synonyms: Farming, Agriculture, Growing, Tillage, Breeding, Raising, Development, Enhancement, Nurturing, Production, Planting, Sowing, Husbandry, Agronomy
In French: Cultivation; In Dutch: Teelt; In Finnish: Viljely; In Spanish: Cultivo; In Portugese: Cultivo; In German: Anbau; In Swedish: Odling; In Malay: Penanaman; In Italian: Coltivazione; In Polish: Uprawa
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Cultivation'
Cultivation in Buddhism encompasses a multifaceted journey of spiritual growth, aimed at realizing ultimate truth and enlightenment through practices like meditation and adherence to teachings, focusing on personal development and the enhancement of mental and spiritual faculties.
From: Shurangama Sutra (with commentary) (English)
(1) Cultivation, in this context, involves practices like samadhi and shamatha, aiming to quiet thoughts and direct attention inward to achieve perfect understanding and perceive the minds of Buddhas.[1] (2) Cultivation involves using expedient dharma-doors, both compliant and adverse, to progress towards understanding and eventually achieving the dharma-nature of a sage.[2] (3) "Cultivation" is described as a process that requires wisdom and a good advisor, and it is not possible to become a Buddha in a single thought through cultivation alone.[3] (4) The process of personal development and spiritual practice. It is necessary to put knowledge into practice. Without it, one remains unfulfilled and disconnected from the true nature of things.[4] (5) Through this process, one can achieve samadhi power, which the demon kings fear and try to destroy; the samadhi power is compared to hot water.[5]
From: Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Purvapranidhana Sutra
(1) The practice of developing one's spiritual understanding and virtues based on Buddhist teachings.[6]
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) The process of preparing land for crops, which occurs after the forest is cleared due to the absence of the predators.[7] (2) Cultivation refers to the act of preparing and using land for growing crops, which the brahmin is doing in the story.[8]
Hindu concept of 'Cultivation'
In Hinduism, Cultivation signifies subsistence for cultivators and serves as the main occupation during the Maurya period, emphasizing the importance of agriculture and associated tasks in society and economy.
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) The agricultural practices and methods employed for the intentional growing and harvesting of these significant plants to ensure a sustainable supply for medicinal and commercial applications.[9]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) This refers to the process of growing Sphaeranthus indicus Linn., including climate and soil requirements, propagation methods, and agricultural techniques for its cultivation.[10] (2) This refers to the process of growing Madayantika, including soil, irrigation, and harvesting practices, and is beneficial.[11]
From: Harivamsha Purana
(1) The means of subsistence for cultivators, significant in the context of the text.[12]
From: Kautilya Arthashastra
(1) Lands prepared for cultivation are given to taxpayers only for life, while unprepared lands are not taken away from those preparing them for cultivation to promote agricultural development.[13]
From: Apastamba Dharma-sutra
(1) It is the process of working the soil and growing crops, implying active effort and management to ensure a successful harvest.[14]
The concept of Cultivation in local and regional sources
Cultivation encompasses both farming practices by the eldest Yaka, resulting in wealth, and the gradual enhancement of listeners' appreciation for music, highlighting growth and development in both agricultural and cultural contexts.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) Forcible cultivation of land that is unsuitable can lead to abandonment, especially if population expansion does not necessitate its use.[15] (2) The process by which listeners develop a deeper appreciation for the music over time.[16]
From: Folklore of the Santal Parganas
(1) Cultivation is the purpose for clearing the land, highlighting the Strong man's initial success in preparing the land for farming before his eventual decline.[17] (2) The brothers cleared the jungle for this purpose, and the monkey boy also participated in this activity.[18]
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) The act of farming that the eldest Yaka engaged in, leading to his prosperity.[19]
The concept of Cultivation in scientific sources
Cultivation encompasses methods for propagating Varuna and highlights the agricultural practices necessary for growing Gokshura, focusing on suitable soil types and specific environmental conditions essential for optimal growth of both plants.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Cultivation of medicinal plant species is expected to increase supplies as prices rise and knowledge accumulates, offering a more sustainable alternative to wild harvesting.[20] (2) The process of growing and maintaining organisms, such as microalgae, in a controlled environment for research or production purposes.[21] (3) The process of nurturing and developing something, in this context, referring to government support for state-owned enterprises.[22]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Cultivation refers to the increased influence of media content on viewers when their personal experiences mirror the portrayals on screen, intensifying the effects of media exposure.[23] (2) The extent of land under cultivation was a significant factor, where larger areas of cultivation were associated with improved food availability and access for households.[24] (3) Cultivation in this context refers to the process of establishing and growing a microbial community, specifically iron and manganese oxidizing bacteria, within a biofilter to enable effective water purification.[25]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) While some plants like dill and fennel are cultivated, others like Spanish lavender are exclusively gathered from nature in Turkey.[26]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) This is the final stage of acquiring profound understanding, achieved through dedicated meditative practice and skillful effort aimed at realizing complete seclusion from mental defilements and attaining higher states of consciousness.[27] (2) It is related to taming and disciplining, as per Samuel's work. It represents a process of bringing something under control or management, as indicated in the text.[28] (3) This refers to methods of deliverance according to spiritual capacities of every sentient being by buddhas and bodhisattvas.[29]