Significance of Grain
Synonyms: Cereal, Corn, Kernel, Seed, Crop, Harvest, Fodder, Granule, Particle
In French: Grain; In Dutch: Korrel; In Finnish: Vilja; In Spanish: Grano; In Italian: Grano; In German: Getreide; In Swedish: Spannmål; In Malay: Bijirin; In Polish: Ziarno; In Portugese: Grão
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Grain'
In Buddhism, "Grain" symbolizes prajnaparamita's nurturing influence on other perfections. It represents how wisdom fosters the growth and development of virtues, much like grain provides sustenance for life.
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) A metaphor used to illustrate the nurturing and developing role of prajnaparamita in the growth of the other perfections.[1]
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) Grains, like vrihi, when grown from the same seeds and subjected to superior treatment, evolve to become vastly superior, mirroring the development of qualities.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Grain'
In Hinduism, "Grain" embodies sustenance, nourishment, and material wealth. It signifies offerings, crops, and essential food, from rice to barley. Grains are central to rituals, symbolizing purity and are crucial in worship, representing both physical and spiritual sustenance.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Items that, along with vegetables, roots and fruits, should be washed with water after throwing away the defiled portion.[3] (2) The purification method of grains is similar to that of vegetables, roots, and fruits, which means they can be purified similarly.[4] (3) 'Grains' obtained without cultivation, like the Nirara, are described as the food of hermits, representing a simple and natural sustenance derived directly from the environment.[5] (4) These are mentioned as items that can be won, suggesting their importance as a staple resource and a valuable commodity.[6] (5) One who steals these staple foods is said to be reborn as a rat, as a consequence of the act.[7]
From: Gobhila-grihya-sutra
(1) This is husked with the face turned eastward, and it is washed and poured into the pot for the preparation.[8]
From: Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra
(1) A component is referenced when someone is instructed to touch both poured out ones and those from which the pouring occurred.[9] (2) The husks of these are taken to the Avabhritha and thrown into the water.[10] (3) These are poured upon the lower crushing stone under the impulse of a god.[11] (4) The grains are winnowed, pounded, separated from husks, dropped into a pan, and touched, as explained in the provided text.[12] (5) Grains are poured out for the Tanuhavis and are also pounded, and a portion is taken out for cooking.[13]
From: Kautilya Arthashastra
(1) It is something that is demanded of subjects, specifically one-third or one-fourth of their grain depending on their capacity.[14] (2) A type of food, that is a part of the diet of horses, including rice, barley, and panic seeds, which provide essential nutrients.[15] (3) The primary type of crop that is considered more beneficial than other types of crops for colonization.[16]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) Seeds of cereal plants, specifically used in the context where they provide nourishment and link souls with the act of generation.[17]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) A general term for any type of cereal; used metaphorically to illustrate the precision of language in distinguishing specific entities like barley.[18]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) The grains are to be divided into three portions, and the medium-sized portions are to be made into a cake offered on eight potsherds to Agni the Giver.[19]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) The Lord asked for these that they offered to Vishnu on the day of Ekadashi.[20] (2) The specific food offerings made in devotion, which were consumed by the Lord as part of His childhood.[21]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) Referring to the seeds that a farmer typically plants, with which Lord Krishna's action is compared.[22]
From: Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story)
(1) This refers to the white grains of rice that the foolish person put in his mouth, which caused him to be unable to swallow them and led to a comical situation.[23] (2) These are the pieces that are scattered across the floor after the pomegranate bursts, and are picked up by the cock.[24]
From: Satapatha-brahmana
(1) Symbolizes the rice and is used in its ground form in the sacrificial offering to appease the deities.[25]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) This term represents material possessions, and is mentioned in the context of the sixth house, indicating a specific aspect of life influenced by this house's astrological interpretations.[26]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) Consumption of grains is prohibited for individuals who wish to practice drinking water at dawn without adverse effects.[27]
From: Manasara (English translation)
(1) All those stones which are circular should be reared as this.[28]
Jain concept of 'Grain'
In Jainism, grain signifies abundance and wealth within the city. It's a plentiful staple food source, as described by the Yaksha-king, representing the city's prosperity and resources.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) Grain is one of the things that filled the city, representing abundance and wealth.[29] (2) A staple food source that is plentiful in the city, as added by the Yaksha-king.[30]
The concept of Grain in local and regional sources
Grain signifies a vital crop harvested for sustenance and family resources, produced abundantly in the region. It's a major agricultural output, especially for Danish peasants, indicating agriculture's significance.
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) Grain is what King Shivaji decided to offer Tukoba by loading two maunds of it on a bullock and delivering it to Tukoba's house late at night.[31] (2) A commodity that was distributed to those in need, leading to both praise and accusations of unauthorized use.[32] (3) Another item the lady offers as an alternative to the fried hot cakes.[33] (4) The crop harvested from the land is mentioned, representing the family's resources, and providing a means of sustenance.[34]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) "Grains" are brought by one of the children, suggesting an understanding of the bird's potential dietary needs and a desire to provide it with appropriate sustenance, but the bird barely touched it.[35] (2) Crops primarily grown by Danish peasants as a major component of their agricultural output.[36]
From: Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang)
(1) Various kinds of grain are sown in the region, yet the crops are not described as rich, indicating that while agriculture is practiced, it may not be highly productive.[37] (2) It produces some sorts of this.[38] (3) This is a type of crop that is produced in large quantities within the region, indicating that agriculture is a significant activity, and it is abundant.[39]
The concept of Grain in scientific sources
Grain has two distinct meanings. Firstly, it describes the external layer of a hide, revealing imperfections. Secondly, it refers to food made from grain. Consumption of this food group was associated with a higher prevalence of anemia in the provided text.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) A small, hard seed, especially of a cereal plant such as wheat, rice, corn, barley, etc, which is a specialization in agroholdings.[40] (2) It is related to self-sufficiency rate analysis, high-quality development of the industry, support policy transformation, and the impact of production on overall food.[41] (3) These plant components had the highest N content, followed by leaves, stems, and roots in all treatments, and the N content of these and leaves was lower in CdSi 0 than in CK.[42] (4) Grains with diameters greater than 75 µm are separated through mechanical fractionation in particle size distribution analysis.[43] (5) Grain that is currently fed to pigs, which is suitable for human consumption, could be replaced globally by swill, reducing the demand for resources used in feed production.[44]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Grain, specifically maize, is identified as a food group, and the document provides information about its nutrient content and nutritional water productivity.[45]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) These are protected by pesticides, which are used to protect them from pests and rodents in household. One example is rice tablet.[46] (2) It is protected during the storage and transportation process with Aluminum Phosphide as a fumigant insecticide and rodenticide.[47] (3) It is a component of the pomegranate that constitutes 60-67% of the total fruit and is covered by a whitish membrane.[48]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) Food made from grain showed a higher prevalence of anemia than those who did not consume this food group.[49]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) Grain refers to the outer surface of the hide or skin, where defects like scratches can be observed.[50]
Classical concept of 'Grain'
From: The Liturgy of Funerary Offerings
(1) Grain such as Nepat, Mest, Seshet, Pekh, and Hua are presented, representing sustenance and agricultural abundance, ensuring the deceased has access to nourishment and prosperity in the afterlife.[51] (2) A substance contained within two vessels, presented during a ritual and linked to figures and symbols of significance.[52] (3) A type of offering that is roasted before being presented.[53] (4) A substance contained in two vessels and presented by a Sem priest to Osiris Unas, intended to serve as sustenance.[54] (5) Grain, specifically Pekh grain, serves as a central offering during the ceremony, suggesting agricultural fertility and sustenance are key themes within the ritual.[55]
From: Aesop's Fables (English translation)
(1) The mule carrying grain is overlooked by the robbers, highlighting the difference in perceived value between grain and money in the context of the story.[56] (2) Part of the crop that was shedding due to excessive ripeness, prompting the owner to take immediate action.[57] (3) It is what the ants were drying on a fine winter's day, which they had previously collected during the summer months to prepare for the future.[58]
From: The History of Herodotus
(1) A food source that grows naturally from the ground and is harvested and prepared for consumption by certain groups of people as part of their diet.[59]
From: The Literature of the Ancient Egyptians
(1) The text notes that there is no grain anywhere, emphasizing the widespread famine and lack of basic food supplies.[60] (2) Grain is a commodity that the peasant's wife measures, and it is also what he intends to purchase in Egypt, representing a staple food source.[61]
From: Popular Literature in Ancient Egypt
(1) The ancient Egyptians drove oxen over corn to tread this out from the husk, accompanied by a song with different variations.[62]
From: Egypt Through The Stereoscope
(1) The grain, a crucial part of the harvest, is separated from the straw and chaff by being tossed into the air, with the heavier grain falling back to the threshing floor while the lighter components are carried away.[63]
From: The Egyptian Heaven and Hell
(1) A resource associated with deities and fields. Some deities hold or wear an ear of this, and the field contains boats of deities associated with this. The gods supply the followers with green herbs.[64]