Significance of Region
Synonyms: Area, Zone, District, Territory, Locality, Sector, Province, Vicinity, Domain, Landscape, Division, Section, Precinct
In German: Region; In Polish: Region; In Dutch: Regio; In Finnish: Alue; In Spanish: Región; In Malay: Wilayah; In Swedish: Område; In French: Région; In Portugese: Região; In Italian: Regione
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Region'
In Buddhism, "Region" signifies a particular state of existence. Specifically, it denotes Nibbana, the ultimate goal. This implies a specific location or condition achieved through the cessation of suffering and the cycle of rebirth.
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) A specific area or state of being, here referring to Nibbana.[1]
From: Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies
(1) Region is an area, and the south is a region where Faxian was considered to be from, and Huiyuan considered Faxian as the Vinaya Master from the south, referring to a region.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Region'
In Hinduism, "Region" encompasses diverse concepts. It can represent physical spaces, spiritual realms, and levels of understanding. It's connected to deities, spatial divisions, and the actions of individuals. Regions also symbolize elements, dreams, and the highest Lord's form, representing a complex interplay of the physical and metaphysical.
From: Satapatha-brahmana
(1) Regions are to be filled with sap, not tottering upon the earth, signifying a stable and abundant presence across the earthly expanse.[3] (2) The one hundred and one-fold sun finds its establishment in the seven regions, illustrating its pervasive presence across different spatial domains.[4] (3) The sevenfold nature is also understood by regions, with rays in the eastern, southern, western, northern, upper, and lower regions each forming one part, and the disk being the seventh.[5] (4) The north part is identified as the region of Agni Svishtakrit, influencing where offerings are cut and presented.[6] (5) These became confounded and were recognized through specific deities. Pathya Svasti is associated with the northern, Agni with the eastern, Soma with the southern, Savitri with the western, and Aditi with the upper.[7]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) The 'regions' are identified as the ears of the described form, whose other attributes include fire as the head, the sun and moon as the eyes, the Vedas as the speech, the wind as the breath, the universe as the heart, and the earth coming from the feet.[8]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (Shankara Bhashya)
(1) This refers to a specific place, and it is considered the essence of water, and there is a discussion on what the essence of that region is.[9] (2) Concepts or levels of understanding that the Fires have expounded, distinct from the overall knowledge of Brahman.[10] (3) Spiritual realms that one may access through the appropriate pathways after death, determined by one's actions.[11] (4) Spiritual spaces represented by various relational entities, such as ancestors, which are sources of experience and happiness.[12]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) The regions are described as the ears of the highest Lord, as part of the form described by Smriti, along with other elements.[13]
From: Mandukya Upanishad
(1) Different areas or spaces that a person might visualize while dreaming, highlighting the abstract nature of such locations.[14]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) Areas are controlled through Direction, also known as Dik, according to the text provided.[15] (2) The text discusses how words are used to define areas, specifically focusing on the term 'purva', and its usage in relation to areas and directions.[16] (3) Geographical areas to which terms like purva may refer, but which differ in usage and meaning from their application in indicating direction.[17]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) Areas or territories characterized by specific auspicious qualities where Yudhishthira is residing.[18] (2) Blessed regions, from which there is no return, are ready for Bhishma as a reward for his devotion and acts.[19]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) Its quality has a direct impact on the health and well-being of humans, as contamination from various activities can lead to diseases.[20]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) This is one of the reasons Acharya Charak mentioned for epidemics.[21]
From: Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra
(1) The offering of hot milk is intended to afford region, along with progeny, cattle, fearlessness, and rains.[22]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) According to the text, regions, in the shape of hell and the rest, are reached by those persons who have killed a Brahmana, meaning those who commit the stated wrong acts.[23]
Jain concept of 'Region'
In Jainism, "Region" signifies one of seven distinct areas. These regions are delineated by mountain chains, forming geographical divisions. This framework helps organize the world within the Jain cosmological perspective.
From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)
(1) The regions, such as Bharata, are intended to recur within Dhatakikhanda, meaning there are two instances of these areas, and their overall width and extent are doubled compared to the standard reference point.[24] (2) These areas, in conjunction with mountains, display a notable attribute concerning their spatial extent; in particular, their breadths escalate following a defined progression, showing a duplication.[25] (3) Regions such as Bharatavarsha, Haimavata, and Harikshetra are divided by rivers that flow in the middle, not the border or vicinity, of the areas.[26] (4) Each of the seven areas mentioned that are divided by the mountain chains.[27]
The concept of Region in local and regional sources
Region, as per the text, signifies the geographical areas where the speaker built connections. It encompasses the varied experiences and interactions that shaped the speaker's life, representing the diverse locations they've encountered.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) These represent the geographical areas where the speaker formed connections, reflecting the diverse experiences and interactions encountered throughout life.[28]
From: Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang)
(1) Rare and valuable products from distant regions are stored in great quantities in this country, indicating its connection to international trade and commerce.[29]
The concept of Region in scientific sources
Region, as used in the text, consistently denotes a geographical area. It identifies locations for studies, interventions, or observations. These regions include specific counties, sub-counties, or districts, highlighting a focus on local context and geographically targeted analysis.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Geographical areas used to categorize countries, such as Asia and the Pacific, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America.[30] (2) These define the conditions under which specific selling modes are preferred as equilibrium decisions.[31] (3) Region is a keyword group indicating the geographical scope of research, with specific countries like China and Australia being prominent contributors to the literature on building policy mixes.[32]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Geographical area within Peru where the study was conducted, showing variations in displacement rates.[33] (2) Information about data incompleteness in this region has never been characterized before, necessitating the establishment of a baseline despite limited resources.[34] (3) The Soconusco region presents unique challenges for malaria control due to insecticide resistance in vectors and the influence of migrant populations, requiring tailored interventions.[35]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Geographical location within a country, which can be associated with childhood mortality in certain contexts.[36]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) This refers to a specific area where the cases of the disease were observed, and where clinicians were seeing increasing numbers.[37] (2) The sub-counties within Nyamira County, used to determine if the free maternity services policy had a differential effect based on geographical location.[38]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) This is a geographic area, specifically the Kigoma region, where the study was conducted.[39] (2) This study will allow for the design of targeted vaccination programmes and strategies by Namibian veterinary authorities and the area.[40] (3) This refers to a particular geographical area where the research was conducted, indicating a focus on the local context.[41]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) This refers to the geographical area where the research and discussions in the text are centered, focusing on the factors influencing the spread of HIV within its population.[42] (2) This faces an unprecedented crisis that cannot be addressed through 'business as usual' approaches, according to the text, which is related to HIV care access.[43]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) This refers to the geographic area where the study was conducted, including the districts and sub-counties in southwestern Uganda.[44] (2) This refers to the geographic area being studied. The study focuses on this.[45]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Excluding the mention of regions and masses, the passage reiterates the division of the polity in offices, villages, and states.[46]
Classical concept of 'Region'
From: The Book of Am-Tuat
(1) Thy protector is the Star-God (SBA), thou art praised and adored, thy soul passeth on, thou goest onward and thy body is equipped with power, and the regions (?) are opened to thee.[47]
From: The History of Herodotus
(1) It refers to the areas of which the commanders had control, within which they were considering the best location for a sea-battle.[48]