Significance of Propagation

Propagation, as understood in Theravada, involves methods of growth or spreading, particularly concerning the dissemination of teachings or the growth of plants. This concept emphasizes the ways in which knowledge and practices are shared and expanded, mirroring the natural processes seen in the growth of flora. The focus on both spiritual and physical propagation highlights the interconnectedness of learning and nature in Theravada traditions.1
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Synonyms: Transmission, Spread, Dissemination, Distribution, Diffusion, Extension, Proliferation

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Buddhist concept of 'Propagation'

Buddhism Books

Propagation in Buddhism signifies the methods of growth and dissemination, emphasizing the spread of teachings and principles analogous to plant growth, reflecting the importance of fostering understanding and wisdom within the community.

Significance in Theravada (major branch of Buddhism):
Theravada Books

From: Vinaya Pitaka (4): Parivara

(1) Methods of growth or spreading, particularly in relation to plants or teachings.[1]

Theravada is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

Hindu concept of 'Propagation'

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Propagation in Hinduism involves techniques for increasing plant quantities, crucial for species preservation, and includes growing methods for Madayantika through seeds and cuttings, emphasizing ecological stewardship and respect for nature.

Significance in Ayurveda (science of life):
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From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences

(1) This refers to the methods used to grow Madayantika, which includes using seeds and cuttings, and is beneficial.[2] (2) This process is useful for increasing the quantity of various plants from a single meristem, which aids in the preservation of a specific plant species, ensuring it is not endangered.[3]

Ayurveda is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Ayurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

Significance in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):
Vaishnavism Books

From: Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation

(1) Propagation is a factor that affects knowledge, as a lack of it can lead to knowledge becoming extinct, suggesting the importance of dissemination.[4]

Vaishnava or vaishnavism (vaishnavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).

The concept of Propagation in scientific sources

Science Books

Propagation, in this context, involves using seeds and stump planting alongside cotyledonary node explants from seedlings to reproduce plants.

Significance in Health Sciences:
Health Sciences Books

From: International Journal of Pharmacology

(1) This is achieved by seeds and stump planting with cotyledonary node explants excised from seedlings.[5]

Significance in Environmental Sciences:
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From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)

(1) Propagation aims at improving the replicability and scalability of smart city solutions at a wider city scale, representing dissemination to other locations and contexts.[6]