Male, aka: Mālē; 1 Definition(s)
Introduction
Male means something in the history of ancient India. 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.
India history and geogprahy
Male (“garland”) is one of the many exogamous septs (division) among the Holeyas (field labourers). There are customs remaining which seem to indicate that the Holeya people were once masters of the land.
Source: Project Gutenberg: Castes and Tribes of Southern India, Volume 1
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Search found 181 books and stories containing Male or Mālē. You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Saying 114 - The Female Element Must Make Itself Male
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Verse 3.49 < [Section V - Duties of Marital Life]
Verse 9.185 < [Section XXIV - Inheritance]
Verse 3.7 < [Section III - Marriageable Girls]
Śāṅkhāyana-gṛhya-sūtra (by Śāṅkhāyana)