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Significance of Shade tree

Shade trees are cultivated primarily for their ability to provide shade. An example of such a tree is Artocarpus lakoocha, which not only offers cooling shade but also possesses ornamental value. These trees are essential in various landscapes for their environmental benefits and aesthetic contributions.

Synonyms: Ornamental tree

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Jain concept of 'Shade tree'

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In Jainism, a shade tree symbolizes comfort and relief, representing the desire for shelter from environmental hardships and emphasizing the importance of compassion and support in one’s surroundings.

Significance in Jainism (general):

From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra

(1) Trees that provide shade in the forest, indicating a desire for comfort and relief from the harshness of the environment.[1]

Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance�) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

Plural form: Shade-trees.