Silava, Sīlava: 2 definitions
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Silava means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names1. Silava. The Bodhisatta, born as king of Benares; see the Mahasilava Jataka.
2. Silava. The Bodhisatta, born as an elephant. See the Silavanaga Jataka.
3. Silava. Son of Mangala Buddha, in his last lay life. Sivala. BuA.i.124.
4. Silava Thera: He was the son of Bimbisara (Thag.vss.608-19). His brother, Ajatasattu, wished to kill him, but failed, owing to Silavas destiny. The Buddha, discerning all this, sent Moggallana to fetch Silava. The prince, seeing the Elder, descended from his elephant and did obeisance to the Buddha. The Buddha preached to him, and he entered the Order, becoming an arahant. He lived in Kosala. Ajatasattu sent men to kill him; but Silava taught them and converted them, and they, too, entered the Order. ThagA.i.536f.
Theravāda 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).
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionarySīlāva (सीलाव) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Śīla.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+9): Cilavairam, Cilavankam, Cilavarsham, Shilavada, Shilavaha, Shilavala, Shilavalka, Shilavalkala, Shilavan, Shilavana, Shilavancana, Shilavanchana, Shilavarjita, Shilavarshin, Shilavartta, Shilavat, Shilavati, Silava Sutta, Silavagai, Silavai.
Ends with: Dushilava, Kaushilava, Kushilava, Mahasilava.
Full-text: Shila, Silavanaga Jataka, Ekaraja, Anga.
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Gemstones of the Good Dhamma (by Ven. S. Dhammika)
Metta (by Ācariya Buddharakkhita)
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Gaining Of Perfections By Bodhisat < [Part 1 - Remote preface (dūre-nidāna)]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
(9) Ninth Pāramī: The Perfection of Loving-kindness (mettā-pāramī) < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
Part 4 - Story of Devadatta < [Chapter 36 - The Buddha’s Height Measured by a Brahmin]
Chapter 12 - Yasa, Son of a Rich Merchant, becoming a Bhikkhu < [Volume 2.2]
The Catu-Bhanavara-Pali (critical study) (by Moumita Dutta Banik)
(2) Mahamoggallana Thera Bojjhanga < [Chapter 3 - Subject Matter of the Second Bhanavara]