Significance of Provisions
In South Asia, "Provisions" refer to specific items such as pots of ghi, milk, and flour. These items are intended by the Brahmana for both selling and personal use, contributing to their wealth accumulation. This practice highlights the significance of these provisions in the economic activities and social practices of the Brahmana class within South Asian culture.
Synonyms: Resources, Requirements, Foodstuffs, Stock
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The concept of Provisions in local and regional sources
Provisions refers to essential items like ghi, milk, and flour that a Brahmana planned to sell, aiming for wealth accumulation. These items symbolize both material resources and the means for economic advancement within the community.
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) The items (pots of ghi, milk, and flour) the Brahmana intended to sell and use for wealth accumulation.[1]