Significance of Seed
Synonyms: Kernel, Grain, Sprout, Pit, Nucleolus, Germ, Embryo, Beginning, Origin, Source, Inception
In German: Samen; In Dutch: Zaad; In Finnish: Siemen; In Spanish: Semilla; In Malay: Benih; In Swedish: 鲍迟蝉盲诲别; In French: Graine
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Seed'
In Buddhism, "Seed" symbolizes an inherent potential that naturally yields results, distinguishing it from an Indicator, which merely signifies or points to outcomes without producing them.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) Used as a metaphor for something that inherently produces results, contrasting with an Indicator.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Seed'
In Hinduism, the keyphrase "Seed" embodies various interpretations, including reproduction, lineage, potential, and spiritual origins. It symbolizes both biological and narrative elements, reflecting the foundational aspects of existence, growth, and cosmic creation.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Metaphorically refers to the biological lineage from which a son is born, critical in understanding inheritance rights.[2] (2) Represents the corn that grows from sprouts; it is used here to illustrate a concept about reproduction and development.[3] (3) Refers to the genetic or paternal lineage perceived as a vital determining factor in caste affiliation.[4] (4) The man is metaphorically referred to as 'the seed', indicating his role in reproduction through the provision of semen, which is contained within him.[5] (5) A metaphorical representation of the inherent qualities or attributes that a child inherits from the father.[6]
From: Vivekachudamani
(1) The underlying desire for sense-pleasures that gives rise to actions.[7]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) This refers to the seed. The text compares the phenomenal existence to a seed in the sleep state.[8]
From: Natyashastra (English)
(1) An essential element that when scattered expands into various incidents, culminating in the fruition of the plot.[9]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) Metaphorically used to describe the pearls in the context of planting.[10]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) The cause from which the sprout (effect) arises.[11]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) If the seed a man has sown is grown with care and kindly nurture, but is too bulky to climb and displays no fruit, it will not gain approval.[12]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) This is a correction to the positions of the planets, as defined by figures such as Brahmagupta and others, and is essential for accurate calculations.[13]
The concept of Seed in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Seed" in this context symbolizes divine illumination and prolonged life, with its association in Monsur's text as a transformative element that replaces the vital flame, suggesting its importance in spiritual or existential contexts.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) The seed is mentioned to describe the tree. The seed grows into the tree, patiently and gently; we must direct our energies towards the truth and fulfil the truth that exists, not try to make new truths.[14] (2) The author uses this word metaphorically to describe their work in a location, implying the beginning of something.[15]
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) The seed, or semen, is associated with divine illumination and is presented as a source of prolonged life in Monsur鈥檚 text, replacing the vital flame.[16]
From: Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England
(1) This term refers to the start of the sin.[17]
The concept of Seed in scientific sources
Seed, in the context of the text, pertains to the reproductive unit of the Terminalia chebula plant, highlighted for its traditional uses and bioactive properties, emphasizing its role in herbal medicine and health benefits.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is the part of the Terminalia chebula plant from which the extract was derived, and was the focus of the study's investigation into the traditional usage.[18]