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Significance of Drain

In Theravada, the term "Drain" refers to a management system established by the Blessed One for handling water in a pool. This system is designed to facilitate effective water management, ensuring that the pool remains functional and sustainable. The Drain serves as a practical approach to maintain the balance and health of the water resource, reflecting the broader principles of care and stewardship found within Theravada teachings.1
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Synonyms: Empty, Remove, Extract, Dispose, Let out, Discharge

In Finnish: Valua; In Spanish: Drenar

The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.

Buddhist concept of 'Drain'

Buddhism Books

In Buddhism, "Drain" symbolizes a system devised by the Blessed One for effectively managing the water resources of a pool, reflecting the balance and flow necessary for spiritual well-being and community harmony.

Significance in Theravada (major branch of Buddhism):
Theravada Books

From: Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga

(1) A system allowed by the Blessed One to help manage the water in the pool.[1]

Theravada is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

The concept of Drain in local and regional sources

History Books

Drain symbolizes both a location of misfortune for the Parrot and crucial water management outlets in rice cultivation, reflecting the broader themes of resource management and the temporary setbacks encountered in life and finance.

Significance in India history and geography:

From: Folklore of the Santal Parganas

(1) The outlets referred to by the father-in-law, which are critical for managing water in rice cultivation and symbolize the management of financial resources.[2]

Significance in South Asia:
South Asia Books

From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3

(1) A place where the Parrot falls and becomes trapped, symbolizing its temporary misfortune.[3]

Plural form: Drains.