Significance of Inferior quality
Inferior quality is a term used across various texts to denote subpar items. In Purana, it describes Karketanam with unfavorable traits. Dharmashastra categorizes certain grains as inferior, impacting theft laws. Rasashastra includes cowrie shells of insufficient weight and improperly purified substances, while also comparing lesser quality products like karabella and molasses. Theravada addresses inferior quality in rice received by Udayi, affecting his ability to distribute food equitably. Overall, inferior quality signifies lesser value or effectiveness in different contexts.
Synonyms: Low quality, Poor quality, Substandard quality, Low-grade, Poor, Deficient
In Dutch: Mindere kwaliteit; In Finnish: Huono laatu
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Buddhist concept of 'Inferior quality'
In Buddhism, "Inferior quality" signifies the substandard rice Udayi occasionally acquires, which symbolizes his inability to fairly distribute resources, emphasizing the broader themes of imperfection and the impact of external conditions on personal actions.
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) Refers to the lower quality rice that Udayi sometimes receives, contributing to his incompetence in distributing food fairly.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Inferior quality'
In Hinduism, "Inferior quality" signifies lower-grade grains, less effective substances like karabella and cowrie shells, and improperly purified materials, all indicating diminished value and potential inauspicious traits or harmful effects.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa)
(1) Characterizes cowrie shells that weigh ¾ of a niska (3/16th of a tola), marked by reduced therapeutic benefits.[2] (2) A term used to describe the lesser quality of karabella compared to Durdara and molasses compared to stone.[3]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) Refers to substances such as sulphur or mercury that are not properly purified.[4]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Refers to goods that do not meet the required standards, such as the kusumbha flower mentioned as a lower quality alternative to saffron.[5] (2) Refers to grains that are categorized as lower in quality compared to more valuable varieties, which may have different rules attached to their theft.[6]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) A Karketanam that is blue, white, or lustreless, suggesting it has inauspicious traits or diseases.[7]
From: Kautilya Arthashastra
(1) Lower grade liquor produced by decreasing the proportions of key ingredients during manufacturing.[8]