Significance of Ploughing
Ploughing refers to the agricultural practice of turning over soil to prepare for planting, often using traditional methods such as buffaloes and hand-ploughs in South Asia. Within the context of Dharmashastra, it encompasses agricultural activities relevant to business and land cultivation. In Indian history, ploughing is notably depicted through various characters, illustrating their engagement in agricultural tasks, such as Bajun managing home responsibilities and family dynamics involving the youngest son and his father.
Synonyms: Cultivating, Plowing, Breaking ground, Harrowing
In Spanish: Arada; In Dutch: Ploegen; In Finnish: 碍测苍迟枚
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Hindu concept of 'Ploughing'
Ploughing in Hinduism symbolizes agricultural activities and highlights its significance in business and trade, emphasizing the importance of land cultivation within the context of economic and spiritual livelihoods.
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) This is one of the sahamas, a set of concepts that aid in the outcomes of all the houses, in the same manner that fate supports the endeavors of people.[1] (2) This is one of the sahamas, representing the act of turning over soil with a plow, according to the text.[2] (3) This sahama is produced by subtracting Saturn from Mars by day or night and adding the ascendant, according to the text.[3]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Referring to agricultural activities, which may be mentioned in the context of business and trade involving land cultivation.[4]
The concept of Ploughing in local and regional sources
Ploughing, as described in the text, involves various agricultural activities like land tilling and farming practices involving buffaloes and hand-ploughs, reflecting both family dynamics and traditional methods in Bajun's community.
From: Folklore of the Santal Parganas
(1) The act of tilling the land that the youngest son engages in while living with the old couple.[5] (2) The agricultural activity that the father and son were engaged in, which was part of the wife鈥檚 scheme to kill the son.[6] (3) The agricultural activity Bajun engages in, while instructing Jhore to manage tasks at home.[7]
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) The agricultural practice of turning over soil in preparation for planting, carried out with traditional methods involving buffaloes and hand-ploughs.[8]