Mili, Mīlī, Mīli, Miḻi, Mīḷi: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Mili means something in Buddhism, Pali, biology, Tamil. 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.
The Sanskrit term Mīḷi can be transliterated into English as Mili or Milii, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: academia.edu: The Structure and Meanings of the Heruka MaṇḍalaMīlī (मीली) is the name of a Ḍākinī who, together with the Vīra (hero) named Mīli forms one of the 36 pairs situated in the Jalacakra, according to the 10th century Ḍākārṇava chapter 15. Accordingly, the jalacakra refers to one of the three divisions of the saṃbhoga-puṭa (‘enjoyment layer’), situated in the Herukamaṇḍala. The 36 pairs of Ḍākinīs [viz., Mīlī] and Vīras are white in color; the shapes of their faces are in accordance with their names; they have four arms; they hold a skull bowl, a skull staff, a small drum, and a knife..
In Jayasena’s Ratnapadmarāganidhi, Mīlī’s name is Śilī (D 1516, 29 v 2)
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Mili in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Pycnanthus angolensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Myristica microcephala Benth. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of Tropical Africa (1909)
· Fitoterapia (2008)
· Catalogue of the vascular plants of S. Tomé (1944)
· Adansonia (1868)
· Notizblatt des Königlichen botanischen Gartens und Museums zu Berlin (1895)
· Flora orientalis (1755)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mili, for example extract dosage, side effects, chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, health benefits, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusMiḷi (ಮಿಳಿ):—
1) [noun] a cord made by interweaving thin leather straps.
2) [noun] a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax or the like or thin swires; a rope.
3) [noun] a flat, long leather strap used to bind around the waist of an elephant or horse.
4) [noun] a metal chain.
5) [noun] a narrow leather strap, fastened to each end of the bit in the mouth of a horse, by which the rider controls it; reins.
6) [noun] a arch.tax levied on leather straps and cords.
7) [noun] the large plant Colocasia esculenta ( = C. antiquorum, = Arum colocasia) of Araceae family.
8) [noun] a structure of a literary work constructed by interweaving different thoughts, sentiments, etc.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+39): Milata, Milia, Milia, Milibhagat, Milibhagata, Miliccha, Milicia excelsa, Milicia regia, Milie, Miliha, Milihaka, Milijuli, Milika, Milikamilika, Milikana, Milikka, Mililla gas, Milimai, Milimato, Milimda.
Ends with (+14): Achara mili, Akwa-mili, Alimili, Amili, Cilimili, Cimili, Ciramili, Damili, Dimberi-chamili, Domili, Ikpo mili, Ilimili, Imili, Jhilamili, Jhilimili, Jhilmili, Jilimili, Kamili, Kattilumili, Kemili.
Full-text: Milimilin, Achara mili, Sili, Akwa-mili, Ikpo mili, Karuntumpi, Milimai, Jalacakra, Mahasadhanika, Cerukku, Peyar.
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Search found 15 books and stories containing Mili, Mīlī, Mīli, Miḷi, Miḻi, Mīḷi; (plurals include: Milis, Mīlīs, Mīlis, Miḷis, Miḻis, Mīḷis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 2.1.421 < [Chapter 1 - The Beginning of the Lord’s Manifestation and His Instructions on Kṛṣṇa-saṅkīrtana]
Verse 2.23.29 < [Chapter 23 - Wandering about Navadvīpa On the Day the Lord Delivered the Kazi]
Verse 2.24.12 < [Chapter 24 - The Lord Displays His Universal Form to Advaita]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter XXXVIII - The mode of worshipping the deities, Durga, etc. < [Agastya Samhita]
Yajnavalkya-smriti (Vyavaharadhyaya)—Critical study (by Kalita Nabanita)
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Nayanar 45: Kalia (Kaliya) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]
Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure) (by Swami Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja)
Rādhe Śyāma Śyāmā Śyāma < [Chapter 1.4 - Life in the Maṭha]
Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 2.32 - The kinds of seats-of-birth (yoni) < [Chapter 2 - Category of the Living]
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