Significance of Environment
Synonyms: Ecosystem, Habitat, Atmosphere, Milieu, Nature
In Dutch: Omgeving; In German: Umfeld; In Finnish: Ympäristö; In Spanish: Ambiente
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Hindu concept of 'Environment'
In Hinduism, Environment encompasses the external contexts influencing individual mental states, facilitating an understanding of both personal and collective consciousness within the intricate relationship between humanity and nature.
From: Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra)
(1) The external circumstances or contexts that can affect the mental states of individuals, contributing to the knowledge of one’s own and others' minds.[1]
Jain concept of 'Environment'
In Jainism, "Environment" encompasses Parinama, highlighting the sensory experiences—such as touch, taste, smell, color, and sound—that shape existence and contribute to the suffering of infernal beings, illustrating its profound impact on living beings' experiences.
From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)
(1) Parinama, referring to the prevailing nature in terms of sensory experiences like touch, taste, smell, color, and sound, which contribute to the overall suffering of infernal beings.[2]
The concept of Environment in scientific sources
The keyphrase "Environment" encompasses the conditions affecting organism habitats, significantly shaping the growth and medicinal properties of plant species like Bauhinia, highlighting the interconnectedness of ecological factors and botanical development.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) A quality of life domain that considers factors like safety, access to resources, and living conditions that affect a person's health and well-being.[3] (2) The surrounding conditions where organisms live, which can influence the growth and medicinal properties of plant species such as Bauhinia.[4]