Significance of Settling

In Hinduism, "Settling" is linked to the concept of flesh. It is considered a component of Agni's complete form. The text describes this settling or flesh as being constructed gradually, similar to building something brick by brick. This connection highlights the importance of incremental construction in the context of Agni.1
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Synonyms: Concluding, Deciding, Determining, Pacifying, Calming, Composing

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Hindu concept of 'Settling'

Hinduism Books

In Hinduism, "Settling" symbolizes the construction of Agni, the fire god, with flesh-like bricks. It represents a gradual, piecemeal formation, essential to Agni's complete form.

Significance in Hinduism (general):

From: Satapatha-brahmana

(1) The settling is equated to flesh, a component of Agni's entirety, built piece by piece with bricks.[1]

Significance in Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy):
Natyashastra Books

From: Natyashastra (English)

(1) Settling, also known as samadhana, involves summing up the purpose of the seed, reinforcing the core idea of the play.[2]

Natyashastra refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).

The concept of Settling in scientific sources

Science Books

Settling, in this context, is a sewage treatment process. It's used before membrane concentration to extract energy from sewage. Pre-settled sewage is used in the membrane concentration stage.

Significance in Environmental Sciences:
Environmental Sciences Books

From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)

(1) A combination of settling and membrane concentration may be a suitable alternative for the extraction of the energetic potential of sewage, especially since membrane concentration during this research was conducted with pre-settled sewage.[3]