Significance of Field
Synonyms: Area, Domain, Discipline, Sector, Zone, Territory, Region, Pasture, Meadow, Expanse, Grassland, Plain, Plot, Realm, Pastures, Plains
In Finnish: Ala; In French: Champ; In Spanish: Campo; In Malay: Padang; In German: Feld; In Swedish: Fält; In Dutch: Veld
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Buddhist concept of 'Field'
In Buddhism, the term "Field" symbolizes the human mind or life, which can be contaminated by negative emotions like passion, hatred, vanity, and lust, akin to weeds damaging a fertile field.
From: Dhammapada (translated from the Pali)
(1) These are damaged by weeds, which is a metaphor for how mankind is damaged by passion, hatred, vanity, and lust.[1]
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) This refers to an area, as mentioned in the text.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Field'
In Hinduism, "Field" symbolizes the sacred spaces where Lord Krishna sowed pearls, analogous to farming, reflecting the nurturing of spiritual growth and the cultivation of divine qualities within individuals.
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The speaker mentions a location where specific seeds are being planted, offering context to the group's activities.[3] (2) The areas where Lord Krishna planted the pearls, likening it to farming.[4] (3) This phrase indicates the location where Nanda went, specifically referring to agricultural lands or open areas.[5]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) This is the area of land where crops are grown and where damage by cattle leads to compensation for the owner, and where fines may be imposed on the keeper of the animals.[6] (2) This is the same as the receptacle, and it is more important than the seed, determining who benefits from the produce in the absence of an agreement.[7]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) The battlefield where the fight between the Divine Mother and the Danavas occurred, described as drenched with blood and filled with carnage.[8]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) Fields are areas of land used for cultivation, and the acquisition of these can be a positive outcome, especially when the ruler of the year is strong.[9]
From: Kautilya Arthashastra
(1) Cultivated land used for agriculture, with provisions for resolving disputes, managing water resources, and considering the remission of taxes, and also involved in miscellaneous hindrances.[10]
The concept of Field in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Field" signifies a location of labor and conflict, where the elder brother works and the younger brother grazes cattle, leading to eventual disruptions in their relationship.
From: Folklore of the Santal Parganas
(1) The field where the monkey went with the flowers.[11] (2) The fields are where the elder brother is busy working, and where the younger brother initially takes his cattle to graze, near where his brother is working and eventually causes trouble.[12]
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) The book's importance is highlighted in this context, and the text indicates the importance of the book to the academic community.[13]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The location where women will catch fish and engage in social interaction, indicating a change in activity.[14]
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) The land owned by a family is mentioned, representing the source of their produce, and providing a means for sustenance and resources.[15]
The concept of Field in scientific sources
The keyphrase "Field" encompasses two distinct meanings: one related to medical statistics, preparing graduates for healthcare roles, and another pertaining to the energy in the brain, discussed in electromagnetic or quantum contexts.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is the area of medical statistics, and the program prepares graduates to contribute to research, healthcare, and related professions.[16] (2) This is a term used to describe the energy that exists in the brain, which can be either electromagnetic or quantum.[17]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This is the field that is strewn with many small what ifs.[18]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) The need for a career in the clinical area was recognized however, a decade ago and various models for specialisation were investigated, advancing this area of expertise.[19]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) The HOPE programme now serves as an important platform to keep providers in the US, South Africa and other parts of the globe up to date with the latest advances in this.[20]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) This is where the medical students lacked the knowledge necessary to influence their decision to pursue family medicine as a speciality.[21]