Significance of Ripe fruit
Ripe fruit serves as a metaphor across various cultural and philosophical contexts. In Jainism and South Asia, it symbolizes prosperity, youth, and the results of efforts, while in Vaishnavism, it represents Balarama’s journey and the fulfillment of needs. The Purana uses it to illustrate life’s inevitable end and the outcomes of desires. Ayurveda emphasizes timing in harvesting for medicinal purposes, while Mahayana relates it to spiritual realization. Overall, ripe fruit embodies maturity, opportunity, and the culmination of experiences across traditions.
Synonyms: Mature fruit, Juicy fruit
In Dutch: Rijpe vrucht; In German: Reife Früchte; In Finnish: Kypsät hedelmät; In Spanish: Fruta madura
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Buddhist concept of 'Ripe fruit'
In Buddhism, "Ripe fruit" symbolizes the profound spiritual realization stemming from exposure to enlightened teachings, alongside representing physical sustenance in Savatthi and the mangoes that trigger significant events and conflicts in narratives.
From: Vinaya (2): The Mahavagga
(1) The specific kind of solid food available in Savatthi that led to the Bhikkhus' inquiry.[1]
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) The mangoes that had fallen from the trees, which were central to the old man's actions and the ensuing conflict.[2]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) The instant spiritual realization that occurs when beings come into contact with the enlightened teachings.[3]
Hindu concept of 'Ripe fruit'
In Hinduism, "ripe fruit" symbolizes transformation, fulfillment of desires, and the inevitability of life's cycle, reflecting maturity in offerings, the sweetness of existence, and the importance of timing in both nature and life experiences.
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) Represent the outcomes of human desires and efforts, indicating the products of life arising from the world's experiences.[4] (2) Representations of gods and beings that are taken by time as part of its irreversible process.[5] (3) A metaphor for life that ends with death, suggesting the inevitability and finality of existence.[6]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Shastri)
(1) A metaphor indicating the culmination of life experiences and inevitable death.[7]
From: Vishnu Purana
(1) Mature and ready-to-eat fruit that attracts the cowherds to the grove, symbolizing abundance.[8]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) Edible offerings that Rishyasringa intends to provide, which are in season and ready for consumption.[9]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) Symbolizes the purpose of Balarama's journey into the forest, indicating the fulfillment of needs or desires.[10] (2) The objective of Balarama's journey into the forest, referred to as 'paripakva-phala', meaning fruits that are ready for harvest.[11]
From: Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation
(1) A metaphor describing the Lord's lips, evoking a sense of sweetness and allure.[12]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) Fruits of bhallataka that are mature and ready for consumption, known for their sweet taste when digested.[13]
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) Refers to the mature fruit of the purging cassia that should be gathered during the proper season, emphasizing the importance of timing in harvesting for medicinal purposes.[14]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) An example illustrating the changes in colour that occur over time, reflecting the principles of transformation.[15]
Jain concept of 'Ripe fruit'
In Jainism, Ripe fruit symbolizes youth and opportunity, emphasizing the importance of valuing life’s formative stages, while also representing prosperity and the successful outcomes of one's efforts, much like the abundance of orange trees.
From: Naladiyar
(1) Symbolizes youth and opportunity, suggesting that one should not take for granted the phase of life before maturity.[16]
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) A reference to the abundance of orange trees, symbolizing prosperity and the fruition of efforts.[17]
The concept of Ripe fruit in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Ripe fruit" signifies not only mature, consumable fruits but also symbolizes opportunities ready to seize and the eventual consequences of success, indicating readiness and potential rewards in various contexts.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A metaphor for opportunities or rewards that are ready to be taken.[18] (2) A metaphor for what is ready for harvest or the consequences of success; it eventually falls.[19]
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) Fruits that are mature and ready for consumption, which the cultivators notice are lacking, except for fresh ones.[20]
The concept of Ripe fruit in scientific sources
Ripe fruit signifies the mature state of fruit, offering purgative, tonic, and carminative properties. Specifically, the ripe fruit of Schleichera oleosa is noted for its sweetness, sourness, digestibility, and health benefits.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) The mature form of the fruit which is categorized as purgative, tonic, and carminative.[21] (2) The mature fruit of Schleichera oleosa that is sweet, sour, and considered digestible with various health benefits.[22]
From: Ancient Science of Life
(1) Fruits that have reached full maturity, often used for consumption in raw or processed forms.[23]