Significance of Human activities
Human activities encompass a wide range of actions taken by individuals and societies that significantly impact the environment and society. In Vaishnavism, these activities are seen as manifestations of Krishna's earthly experiences, while in Purana, they are reflected through sports and games. Dharmashastra describes them as reasoned and planned actions for specific outcomes. Various interpretations from history, science, and literature also emphasize how human activities contribute to environmental changes, pollution, and societal dynamics, impacting water quality and ecosystems.
Synonyms: Human conduct
In Dutch: Menselijke activiteiten; In Finnish: Ihmisten toimintaa; In Spanish: Actividades humanas; In German: Menschliche Aktivitäten
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Hindu concept of 'Human activities'
In Hinduism, human activities encompass Krishna's earthly manifestations of divine purpose, playful engagements reflecting humanity, and individual actions that are reasoned and purposeful in achieving desired outcomes.
From: Sri Krishna-Chaitanya
(1) The manifestations of Krishna's earthly experiences, seen as the most revealing of His divine nature and purpose.[1]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) The actions taken by individuals which can be reasoned, planned, and executed towards achieving specific outcomes.[2]
The concept of Human activities in local and regional sources
Human activities encompass the diverse actions and interactions defining human existence, as explored in R. K. Narayan's novels, which illuminate various societal aspects through these depictions.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The various actions and interactions that characterize human life, examined in R. K. Narayan's novels to reflect different aspects of society.[3]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) Art, literature, science, and religion are examples of these and they advance in a cyclical manner, similar to the waves that shape the world's progress.[4]
The concept of Human activities in scientific sources
Human activities encompass actions by individuals that generate environmental impurities, resulting in pollution and ecosystem degradation. These actions significantly impact natural habitats, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable practices to mitigate their harmful effects.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Human activities are activities, and the text mentions that its predominance as the bacterial contaminants on MPs maybe because it is easily discharged by numerous human activities such as sneezing, coughing and other actions involving skin contact.[5]