Significance of Fruit
Synonyms: Produce, Food, Berry, Crop, Harvest, Yield
In Dutch: Fruit; In French: Fruit; In Finnish: Hedelmä; In Spanish: Fruta; In Portugese: Fruta; In German: Obst; In Swedish: Frukt; In Malay: Buah-buahan; In Italian: Frutta; In Polish: Owoc
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Buddhist concept of 'Fruit'
In Buddhism, "fruit" embodies diverse meanings: a plant's final stage, nourishment, purity, and knowledge. It signifies outcomes of actions, including consciousness, and the attainment of goals like enlightenment. It also represents the result of speech, a state of flourishing, and the effects of arguments.
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) It refers to something that the chief disciples were tasked to enlighten the wanderers respecting, as well as the Paths, and bring them back.[1] (2) Food gathered by the Brethren, which led to Bamboo's Father being left alone with his viper.[2] (3) The food source for the antelope in the forest, particularly from a sepanni-tree, which the hunter used to lure the antelope.[3] (4) All sorts of fruit were brought to try the prince, but he would not look at them due to his fear of hell.[4] (5) The food sought by the Bodhisatta and Jollikin to feed their mother.[5]
From: Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification)
(1) This refers to the result of actions, as the first two truths are similar since they are divided into fruit and cause, according to the provided text.[6] (2) Food items that can lead to conflict when others demand them from a bhikkhu, hindering meditation.[7]
From: Patipada (path of practice)
(1) A concept that some people say is influenced so that it is not able to bring forth its flower and fruit fully to those who practise the way, and is not to be found in the “well taught” Dhamma.[8]
From: A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada
(1) These are the results that come from the actions, specifically the cycle of consciousness, the mind-body, and the impression.[9]
From: A Manual of Abhidhamma
(1) It occurs in the Path thought-process and receives three names according to the way of the Path.[10]
From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) The initial source of food for Mahakancana and his companions in the forest, gathered by them until they transitioned to lotus sprouts.[11]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka
(1) Fruit was plentiful at Savatthi, but the monks were initially scrupulous about using it; however, the Lord allowed them to use fruit that is without seed or whose seed is discharged.[12]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) Fruits are the sweet sustenance the bear offered to the man during his stay in the cave, showing the bear's generosity and care.[13] (2) The fruit of samadhi is what the abhijnas are, as they appear only in a concentrated mind.[14] (3) The fruit is what Shrenika obtained shortly after becoming a shramana, which is the arhat.[15] (4) What the mango tree was laden with, along with flowers, as described in the text, which indicates its flourishing state.[16] (5) This is what the past bears, according to the Sarvastivadins, who affirm the existence of the dharmas of the three times.[17]
From: Akshayamatinirdesha [english]
(1) This is the fruit that the generosity is not dependent on.[18] (2) This refers to the results of actions, which are attained through the application of causes, and it is the ultimate goal, like purifying the buddha-field, according to the text.[19] (3) It represents the outcomes or consequences that arise from vocal activity, including the impact of speech based on good, bad, or neutral causes, allowing for comprehensive comprehension of the effects of words.[20] (4) This is what explicit scriptures are taught to enter, representing the ultimate result or understanding that is achieved through the teachings, in contrast to the way entered by implicit scriptures.[21]
From: The Perfection Of Wisdom In Eight Thousand Lines
(1) Fruit is another aspect related to purity and knowledge, similar to space, not separated from all-knowledge or form.[22]
From: Lankavatara Sutra
(1) The attainment of these, Nirvana, and the eightfold path, when understood, leads to Buddha-knowledge.[23]
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) The 'fruit' is described as the apprehension of the object, with its character connected to what precedes it, indicating its role as the result of cognition.[24] (2) A term implying a result or effect of an argument, which must be different from the means of cognition itself.[25] (3) The result or outcome produced by the series of cognitions and causal factors.[26] (4) In this context, refers to the Dhatri (Amalaki and other fruits) serving as examples of how diverse things can still contribute to a unified action.[27]
From: Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies
(1) This is one of the stages in the life cycle of a plant, and it is the final stage of the plant before the dispersal of the seeds, illustrating the continuation of life through material transformations.[28]
Hindu concept of 'Fruit'
In Hinduism, "Fruit" embodies diverse meanings. It signifies the consequences of actions (karma), divine outcomes, and spiritual benefits. It also represents material prosperity, nourishment, and the results of rituals or practices. Additionally, "Fruit" can refer to edible plant products, offerings, or even metaphorical outcomes and the effects of chanting.
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) Scripture states that the fruit belongs to the agent, but with exceptions, the priest cannot be connected with the sacrifice, since he subserves the purposes of another.[29] (2) Fruit refers to the benefit or reward that is declared in scripture as a result of meditations; the text suggests the fruit primarily goes to the lord of the sacrifice, as indicated by scriptural texts.[30] (3) Nor can it be said that we need not imagine such a fruit, as scripture itself mentions it in the passage, 'He becomes indeed a fulfiller of desires'.[31] (4) The outcome of the works of the sacrificer, and is enjoyed by the souls, and is originated by the two oblations, and is connected to the enjoyment of works.[32] (5) Individuals experience these after their actions in Samyamana, which then leads to the processes of ascent and descent, as described in scripture.[33]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) A fruit is the result or consequence of an action, particularly in the context of performing rites, which yields a fruit that is not-Self.[34] (2) The rewards and benefits derived from meditation, including fame and spiritual resplendence, that the disciple prays to achieve, as described in verse 1.55.[35] (3) The text mentions that one who meditates on Brahman, which has ether as its destructive agent, accrues this benefit.[36] (4) The result or consequence of actions, specifically good and bad deeds, that have not yet been experienced.[37] (5) The attainment of food, as declared by shruti, is one of the outcomes that will take place.[38]
From: Vivekachudamani
(1) These are intensified by dwelling on external objects, specifically furthering negative inclinations, which grow worse and worse, necessitating avoidance through discrimination.[39] (2) The outcomes or results of past actions that are experienced.[40]
From: Katha Upanishad with Shankara’s Commentary
(1) This refers to the outcomes or consequences that arise from specific actions or deeds, particularly those that are considered to be positive or beneficial.[41]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad
(1) The fruit is described as accruing to the individual who realizes the Atman, the One Partless Bliss, and the text repeats that the enlightened one alone attains the fruit, as described in the Upanishad.[42]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) It belongs to the same person as the meditation, and in the case of meditations like the one on the Udgitha, it belongs to the sacrificer.[43]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) Something Uddalaka requested Shvetaketu to bring from a banyan tree, which was then broken to reveal its contents.[44]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) It is a part of a dry Ayurvedic herb which is used in traditional medicinal formulations.[45] (2) The fruit contains flavonoids, tannins, terpenes, anthocyanins, and phenolic acids, and is useful for anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and skin brightening.[46] (3) These are supposed to be healthy but can create problems because of pesticides, antibiotics, or growth hormones used in production and processing.[47] (4) Fruits are a part of the Periwinkle plant, and the alkaloid content of the fruits is measured in the table provided in the text.[48] (5) These are a type of food that is considered beneficial in the dietary guidelines for the condition, promoting health.[49]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) This is a loculicidal capsule, may be fleshy, indehiscent, and berrylike with copious hard and mealy endosperm.[50] (2) This part of S. xanthocarpum is a bitter, globular berry, green with stripes turning yellow when ripe, about 1 cm in diameter.[51] (3) These include apple, watermelon, papaya, muskmelon, pomegranate, oranges, and mosambi, and are part of a dietary recommendation.[52] (4) It is the part used of Haritaki, Vibhitaki, and Amalaki which are ingredients of Vatari Guggulu with a proportion of 420 gm.[53] (5) Jambu, Amalaki, Kapittha, Kharjura and Kamala can be given to diabetic patients.[54]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana
(1) Natural sweet or sour foods provided by plants, classified by their effects on the body.[55]
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) This is a product of plant growth, and its production is one of the actions of normal Vata in nature, influencing the environment and the ecosystem.[56]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) This is the mature ovary of a flowering plant, often containing seeds, and it is tested to determine the best methods for germination, especially in the case of Gokhru.[57]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) The fruits of silent recitation are a key point of inquiry, with Yudhishthira wanting to know what benefits silent Reciters of sacred mantras gain through their practice and what region they go to after death, emphasizing the consequences of their actions.[58] (2) These are the consequences of actions, both good and bad, that manifest as happiness or misery, experienced by the soul in subsequent lives, shaping its journey through rebirths.[59] (3) Something that neither science, nor incantations, nor drugs yield in times of adversity.[60] (4) The text refers to living on "fruit" and roots while wandering in the forest.[61] (5) A term representing the physical items Kanva went to gather during his absence, symbolizing provision and care.[62]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) Fruit is a food source consumed by the search party as they journeyed through various locations in their quest to find someone.[63] (2) Fruit is something that virtue, wealth, and joy produce, and is used by the true king, according to the provided text.[64] (3) Fruit is a food item that was offered to the king as part of the welcome and hospitality provided by the hermit during the visit.[65]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Shastri)
(1) These were pure, and were found with roots and other foods.[66]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) These are food items, which are to be avoided during the term of the vow.[67]
From: Bhagavad-gita-mahatmya
(1) These are the things that monkeys were joyfully eating of the trees in the hermitage.[68]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) Fruits are carried by the Goddess, providing nourishment and alleviating hunger, thirst, and fever.[69]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) The text refers to 'the fruit' as something that was obtained and considered to be the ultimate result of chanting the mantra, leading to indifference towards further chanting practices.[70] (2) the fruit of shravana and the other processes; signifies the outcome or benefit from practices such as hearing and other forms of devotion.[71] (3) The result or outcome that arises from a particular action or practice, especially in the context of spiritual endeavors.[72] (4) phalam, the result or outcome bestowed by the Lord according to worship[73]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) According to the Lord, chanting the names of Krishna is the essence and the fruit of studying and teaching linguistic literatures, and is the only meaning of the Vedas.[74] (2) Various kinds of fruits were presented as offerings, specifically placed at the lotus feet of a revered figure, indicating a gesture of devotion and respect.[75] (3) The speaker is providing a certain quantity of these, also known as myrobalan fruits, along with the speaker's daughter, as part of what is offered.[76] (4) These are ingredients used in the Adhivasa ceremony, and they are mentioned alongside other items, as components of the ritual.[77]
From: Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation
(1) The fruits of actions are enjoyed by a tender girl, signifying her perceived role as the beneficiary or recipient of the consequences resulting from those actions.[78] (2) It symbolizes natural and wholesome goodness, representing the inherent benefits and rewards of devotion.[79]
From: Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure)
(1) These are part of the prasada that new disciples are now enjoying, finding happiness in their consumption.[80]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) "Fruits" are offered to goddess Parvati, symbolizing natural abundance and respect in Rukmini's worship.[81]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) One who steals these items is said to be reborn as a monkey as a consequence of the transgression.[82] (2) Fruits can be used to sustain life in the event of failing to obtain alms, indicating that one can sustain life by using fruits, roots and water as long as they do not belong to another person.[83] (3) This refers to something that can be taken from unfenced trees; taking it for the purpose of feeding cows is not considered theft.[84] (4) A product of a plant that is searched by those who roam about forests.[85] (5) The fleshy products of flowering plants which are mentioned as part of the articles taken in the sixth part.[86]
From: Baudhayana Dharmasutra
(1) The text mentions that the fruit of fruit-bearing trees which grow in unclean places are not impure, suggesting that the natural products of plants can retain their purity even when growing in impure environments.[87] (2) Edible plants that are collected and consumed by some cooking hermits.[88]
From: Gobhila-grihya-sutra
(1) Additional offerings that may accompany the lotus-roots during the ritual, representing abundance and nourishment.[89]
From: Khadira-grihya-sutra
(1) These are cut into portions, showing a harvest ritual.[90]
From: Gautama Dharmasutra
(1) A spontaneously offered item that must not be refused, along with roots and honey.[91]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) The result or product of a cause, it embodies the time of its cause due to the function of the cause being superimposed on the fruit, showing their interconnectedness.[92] (2) The fruit, also referred to as karma, is the ultimate result or consequence of the action performed, representing the purpose for which the action is undertaken.[93] (3) It is the resultant outcome or reward of actions and experiences, and it is also something that is enjoyed by an experiencer.[94] (4) This is brought about by action, but the verb conveys action as the main thing and not this.[95] (5) This is an example in the text where the name of the tree, which is feminine, retains its feminine gender even though the fruits, which the name refers to, should have a neuter gender, but this is not the case in this situation.[96]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra)
(1) This refers to the outcomes or consequences that arise from life-state, life-period, and life-experience, specifically categorized as either pleasure or pain, and influenced by virtue or vice.[97]
From: Paduka-panchaka (the five-fold footstool)
(1) This term describes the benefit that is gained by reciting or listening to the hymns, and is what the individual will obtain from practicing the appropriate Sadhana.[98]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja’s Rajamartanda)
(1) The residua of works produce two sorts of fruits, one sort being memory only, and the other, kind, age, and experience, which are derivable in one or many births.[99]
From: Abhinaya-darpana (English)
(1) This refers to the outcome of witnessing vulgar dances, where those who look upon the dancing of such a vulgar actress will have no children, and will be reborn in animal wombs.[100]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) These are one of the different forms of inorganic poisons.[101]
From: Brihat Samhita
(1) These items are connected to the sign of Cancer, highlighting their association with astrological connections.[102]
Jain concept of 'Fruit'
In Jainism, fruit symbolizes three aspects: a tangible part of a tree, ripened karma separating from the soul, and the result or outcome of actions, particularly devotion, as exemplified by offerings.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) Daily he will accept especially the restraints on food, vegetables, fruits, et cetera and he will generally observe continence.[103] (2) This is what has fallen to the one who laid the flowers at the Master’s lotus-feet, indicating a result or outcome.[104]
From: Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)
(1) This is one of the ten parts of a tree, which is a product of the tree that can be observed or perceived, according to the provided text.[105]
From: Gommatsara by Acharya Nemichandra
(1) Fruit, in the botanical analogy, represents the ripened karma that detaches from the soul.[106]
The concept of Fruit in local and regional sources
Fruit appears in various contexts. It signifies dietary elements for longevity, agricultural abundance, and food at the Jaintiapur fair. It symbolizes outcomes like spiritual attainment or lack of productivity. Additionally, it is used metaphorically for appreciation, food variety, and the author's preferences.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) The text mentions fruit as a part of a diet that is considered best suited to the attainment of longevity, particularly when taken with roast meat and milk.[107] (2) This is what one is sure to reap from working without focusing on the results.[108] (3) The fruit on the palm of one's hand, when the reality of Brahman is realized as vividly as.[109] (4) The fruit is what the author wants to squeeze out of it, and his difference lies in the choice of the fruit. He prefers a mango.[110]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) **Fruits** are one of the products that the leaves provided to men, showcasing their tangible benefits and their contribution to human sustenance, in addition to other intangible benefits.[111] (2) These elements represent the speaker's appreciation of the world, providing nourishment and enjoyment during their life's journey.[112] (3) A type of food sold in separate sections at the weekly fair in Jaintiapur.[113]
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) A metaphor for the rewards or benefits of one's actions, often taken away or enjoyed by others, highlighting the impermanence of worldly possessions.[114] (2) This represents a lack of productivity, symbolizing a failure to produce any positive outcome.[115]
From: Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang)
(1) It suggests a limited availability of edible, fleshy plant products, potentially impacting the diet and agricultural practices of the inhabitants.[116] (2) This is available in large amounts within the region, contributing to the variety of food sources for the people inhabiting the area.[117] (3) This word refers to the outcome of obtaining the fruit of Arhats, suggesting a state of spiritual attainment and the achievement of Nirvana by saints.[118] (4) These are agricultural products that are plentiful in the region, indicating the area is suitable for growing crops, and they grow in the area.[119] (5) The land produces an abundance of these, which is an indication of the richness of the soil in the area.[120]
The concept of Fruit in scientific sources
Fruit, as described, encompasses diverse aspects. It is a food group associated with healthy diets, used in medicine, and contains beneficial compounds. Consumption is linked to reduced health risks, respiratory benefits, and is recommended for daily intake and is a part of lifestyle modifications.
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Fruits are agricultural products that were sampled and analyzed to determine the levels of pesticide residues present in commonly consumed commodities.[121] (2) It is a sweet and fleshy product of a tree or plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food, often found on restaurant menus.[122] (3) The sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food is referred to as fruit, and longer sleep duration was positively associated with food patterns that included it.[123] (4) A component of a healthy diet, these are consumed in at least three pieces per day as part of a Mediterranean dietary pattern.[124] (5) Fruits are plant-based foods offering essential vitamins and minerals, and the timing of their introduction was analyzed for its relationship with body weight.[125]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Fruits are a significant component of people's diets and also contribute substantially to the food market due to the processing of fruits.[126] (2) Species of fruits, for instance, apricots, watermelon, figs, almonds, peaches, and plums, are part of the products basket of the cooperative, diversifying its offerings.[127] (3) A sweet and fleshy product of a tree or plant that contains seeds and can be eaten as food.[128] (4) Signifies a category of crops grown by 23% of participants, cultivated alongside citrus crops in farming activities.[129] (5) These are food items with a specified consumption frequency ranging from never or less than once a month to more than once a day.[130]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) This is nearly spherical about 10 to 14 cm in diameter, with rind that is grey or yellow and pulp that is sweet, thick, aromatic, gelatinous and orange-colored.[131] (2) A substance that does not produce any toxic effects to vital organ structures or serum biochemical parameters.[132] (3) Chemical compounds isolated from it include Arjunone, cerasidin, beta- sitisterol, and friedelin.[133] (4) It is an ovoid capsule up to 3 cm long, dehiscing loculicidally, and contains many seeds.[134] (5) A food group that is being studied for its effect on cancer.[135]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) The part of a plant that contains seeds, and is examined in studies to determine the presence of antibacterial compounds, and assess its potential for therapeutic use.[136] (2) This refers to a specific food item which was found to have no significant association with the occurrence of colorectal cancer in a study.[137] (3) These are a category of food that are compared with vegetables in the study, considering children's preference and intake, with their bright colors and sweet taste.[138] (4) The text states that the consumption of this food is associated with sarcopenia, and it was used as a search term for articles.[139] (5) Fruits is a specific food group, which is part of the dietary patterns, used for analysis.[140]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This is a component of a healthy diet that is recommended to be consumed daily.[141] (2) This is a dietary component, and a higher intake of this should be initiated in all patients, and is a part of lifestyle modifications.[142] (3) It is a food associated with beneficial effects on asthma, ventilatory function, and respiratory symptoms in children, according to several studies.[143]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) The text provides data on the daily intakes from fruit of 16-year-old students compared to USDA recommendations, showing consumption patterns.[144] (2) This is a type of food that is associated with a healthy diet, and the study assessed the consumption of fruit by physicians as part of their lifestyle practices.[145]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) Characteristics of epidermis of this are important for fruit analysis.[146] (2) These are one of the food types to which the subjects had a food allergy to.[147]
From: Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development
(1) Fruit is related to healthy pulmonary function and is also linked to reduced prevalence of respiratory symptoms, particularly airway obstruction, such as wheeze.[148]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) This is what most of the members ate three times a week or more.[149]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) The study found that daily consumption of these was a protective factor, and the study assessed weekly dietary habits, as well.[150]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) It is an example of a food item that the women might have thought they were cutting when they cut their hands.[151] (2) Something that springs forth, warming, effective, and lives in him, dawning around him.[152] (3) Without this, there would be no indication that there is something hidden that causes growth and requires cultivation.[153] (4) The leaves or fruits of the tree represent the virtues at the end of each branch.[154]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) The fruits of Terminalia chebula are pulpy, commercially marketed when dried, and used medicinally for various effects.[155] (2) A component of medicinal plants that is commonly used in herbal preparations, ranking second in frequency of use among the various plant parts.[156]
Classical concept of 'Fruit'
From: Aesop's Fables (English translation)
(1) Minerva inquired why the gods had preferred trees not yielding "fruit", prompting Jupiter to explain that it was to avoid seeming to covet the honor for the fruit.[157] (2) The produce of the tree, explicitly nuts, which are the object of desire for those who interact with it.[158] (3) The results of one's own labor or activity, which an individual may eventually prefer to keep rather than continuously exchange with another.[159]
From: The Liturgy of Funerary Offerings
(1) The Egyptians realized at a very early period that it was useless to load the tables for offerings in the tombs with bread, beer, meat, "fruit", and vegetables unless the dead could in some way partake of them, and the priests invented a series of ceremonies and composed formulae which were intended to bring about this desirable result.[160]
From: The History of Herodotus
(1) This is gathered by people living on islands in the Araxes during the summer and stored for the winter, with some kinds causing intoxication when burned and smelled.[161]
From: Ancient Egypt the Light of the World
(1) The fruit represents food and sustenance given by the goddess in the tree to the Osirified deceased, and it is a life-giving offering.[162]