Significance of Land
Synonyms: Ground, Soil, Property, Territory, Estate, Plot, Area, Earth
In Swedish: Landa; In Dutch: Land; In German: Land; In Finnish: Maa; In Spanish: Tierra; In Malay: Tanah; In French: Atterrir
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Buddhist concept of 'Land'
In Buddhism, "Land" symbolizes geographical regions facing worldly challenges, such as drought and famine. This reflects the spiritual consequences of misdeeds, linking physical suffering to moral and ethical actions.
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) Geographical areas that are also impacted by the various challenges and adversities present in the world.[1]
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) Refers to the kingdom affected by the lack of rain and the ensuing famine, illustrating the consequences of spiritual misdeeds.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Land'
In Hinduism, "Land" encompasses physical territory with spiritual significance, including regions like Vaikuntha, and emphasizes the divine transformation of earth, moral stewardship, and connections to important figures like Rama from Kosal.
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) This refers to the territory, which is ruled by the eldest born.[3] (2) Land refers to the land of Kosal, which Rama comes from.[4] (3) The land is a place where the lordship is sought, and the text mentions that a man should not commit a sin to win it.[5] (4) This describes the area where the blessings are spread.[6]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) Refers to the physical territory or region, particularly in the context of the divine transformation of the earth as influenced by celestial elements.[7] (2) Refers to the physical territory or area described in the context.[8]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) Refers to the various provinces and regions associated with spiritual significance, particularly the lands tied to Vaikuntha.[9]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) This term represents a material possession, and is mentioned in the context of the sixth house, indicating a specific aspect of life influenced by this house's astrological interpretations.[10]
The concept of Land in local and regional sources
The keyphrase 'Land' in the text encompasses its significance as a resource for agriculture, a cultural identity, a spiritual context linked to sages and asceticism, and its implications for community ownership and future generations.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) The author refers to the land of Bhagavan Shuka's birth.[11] (2) This term refers to the place of asceticism, and is also the place where the sages passed their time.[12] (3) The author states he has the fat of this, indicating he is doing well, according to the text.[13] (4) This is what the author calls their country.[14] (5) Land is mentioned in the context of the Shloka's interpretation, discussing its flooding and use of water.[15]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) This is a key resource in the tribal society, where the land belongs to the whole community, and they practice agriculture.[16] (2) Property or territory that one owns and enjoys currently, yet is implied to also belong to future generations.[17]