Manosila, Manosilā, Mano-sila: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Manosila means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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 geography
Source: Ancient Buddhist Texts: Geography of Early BuddhismManosilā (मनोसिला) is the name of a mountain situated in Majjhimadesa (Middle Country) of ancient India, as recorded in the Pāli Buddhist texts (detailing the geography of ancient India as it was known in to Early Buddhism).—Manosilā, a mountain (cf. Kumbhakāra Jātaka).
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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarymanosilā : (f.) red arsenic.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryManosilā refers to: (cp. Sk. manaḥ-śila) red arsenic, often used as a powder for dying and other purposes; the red colour is frequently found in later (Cy.) literature, e.g. J. V, 416 (+haritāla yellow ointment); Vism. 485; DhA. IV, 113 (id. as cuṇṇa); ThA. 70 (Ap. V, 20); Mhvs 29, 12; SnA 59 (°piṇḍa in simile); DhA. II, 43 (°rasa); VvA. 288 (°cuṇṇa-piñjara-vaṇṇa, of ripe mango fruit); PvA. 274 (°vaṇṇāni ambaphalāni);
Note: manosilā is a Pali compound consisting of the words mano and silā.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Manas, Shila, Cila.
Starts with: Manocilai, Manosilatala.
Full-text: Daddara Jataka.
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The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 172: Daddara-jātaka < [Book II - Dukanipāta]
Jataka 182: Saṃgāmāvacara-jātaka < [Book II - Dukanipāta]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on the stanza beginning with aṭṭhāna < [Commentary on biography of Silent Buddhas (Paccekabuddha)]
Birth of Prince Siddhartha, the Future Gotama Buddha < [Part 2 - Discourse on the non-remote preface (avidūre-nidāna)]
Introduction (commentary on the first stanza) < [Commentary on biography of Silent Buddhas (Paccekabuddha)]
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter IV - Mañjarī-jātaka < [Volume II]