Significance of Height
Synonyms: Altitude, Elevation, Stature, Loftiness, Peak
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Hindu concept of 'Height'
In Hinduism, "Height" can symbolize the appropriate proportion of structures, signify elevated status or aspiration (like a yogurt-jar positioned high), and serve as a measure of personal status, reflecting social hierarchy.
From: Brihat Samhita
(1) Unmana; refers to the measurement of a person which can categorize their status.[1]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) Refers to the elevated position of the yogurt-jar that makes it difficult to reach.[2]
The concept of Height in scientific sources
Height is defined as a person's vertical measurement, serving as significant demographic data for analysis and understanding population characteristics, as indicated by regional sources.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is the measurement of a person's vertical size, which was collected as demographic information.[3]