Significance of Villagers
Synonyms: Inhabitants, Townsfolk, Denizens, Townspeople, Rural dwellers
In Dutch: Dorpelingen; In Finnish: 碍测濒盲濒盲颈蝉别迟; In Spanish: Aldeanos; In German: Dorfbewohner; In Malay: Penduduk kampung; In Swedish: Bybor
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Buddhist concept of 'Villagers'
In Buddhism, "Villagers" may symbolize a community that supports spiritual practice by avoiding distractions, embodies collective action in response to fears or dangers, and maintains connections with monks, typically in a food-sharing context.
From: Patipada (path of practice)
(1) The villagers are the people who come to pay homage and give dana to Venerable Acharn, and the Bhikkhu expresses concern that the villagers might feel uncomfortable and ashamed.[1] (2) The villagers did not come out and bother the Acariya and the Upasaka, making difficulties and wasting a lot of time when they could be developing the practice of Dhamma.[2]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks鈥� rules)
(1) The local populace to whom the monks may have connections, typically associated with their food-village context.[3]
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) The community members who armed themselves to investigate what they thought was a lion.[4]
Hindu concept of 'Villagers'
In Hinduism, "Villagers" refers to community members actively participating in village life and traditions, as well as those involved in resolving boundary disputes, highlighting the interconnectedness and challenges within rural society.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) The members of the community residing within the villages involved in boundary disputes.[5]
From: Kautilya Arthashastra
(1) Inhabitants or members of a village who engage in communal life and activities.[6]
The concept of Villagers in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Villagers" encompasses a diverse community involved in various conflicts and decisions, influencing Surayya's suffering, mediating disputes, reacting to threats, and participating in village governance, highlighting their integral role in communal dynamics.
From: Folklore of the Santal Parganas
(1) The people living in the village who reacted with fear to the sight of the tiger.[7] (2) The community members who were aware of the bonga's thefts but were unable to catch it.[8] (3) The group of people living in the village who observed the Brahman's actions and questioned him.[9] (4) The community members who are involved in the conflict with the witch woman.[10] (5) The community members who participate in the decision-making regarding the fate of the monkey.[11]
From: Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England
(1) This refers to the people who lived in the certain village.[12]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The villagers played a significant role in Surayya's suffering, either persecuting him or remaining silent, contributing to his downfall.[13]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) These people had something like breakfast ready, suggesting a welcoming gesture at the end of the journey.[14]
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) The community members who are affected by Loku-Appu's actions, particularly the tom-tom beaters and the old women.[15]