Niliya, Nīliya, Nilīya: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Niliya means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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 Hinduism
Sports, Arts and Entertainment (wordly enjoyments)
Source: archive.org: Syainika Sastra of Rudradeva with English Translation (art)Nilīya (निलीय) refers to “(remaining) concealed” (while observing the flight of birds), according to the Śyainika-śāstra: a Sanskrit treatise dealing with the divisions and benefits of Hunting and Hawking, written by Rājā Rudradeva (or Candradeva) in possibly the 13th century.—Accordingly, [while discussing the outlines of hawking]: “[...] If the sport is held in a valley, then foot soldiers are to be placed on all sides to guard the caves and passes. Remaining concealed (nilīya) in the immediate neighbourhood, they should see where the birds settle after their flight [uḍḍīyānyatra patanaṃ nilīyānantarāḥ sthalīḥ]. [...]”.
This section covers the skills and profiencies of the Kalas (“performing arts”) and Shastras (“sciences”) involving ancient Indian traditions of sports, games, arts, entertainment, love-making and other means of wordly enjoyments. Traditionally these topics were dealt with in Sanskrit treatises explaing the philosophy and the justification of enjoying the pleasures of the senses.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA Damila brahmin, purohita in the palace. He became the paramour of Anula and occupied the throne for six months, until she poisoned him. Mhv.xxxiv.24ff.; Dpv.xx.29.
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. A hunter. J.iii.330.
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
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryNīliya, (fr. nīlī) an (indigo) hair dye J. III, 138 (Com. nīliyaka). (Page 376)
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)
Starts with: Niliyacarai, Niliyadhas, Niliyamana, Niliyana, Niliyati, Niliyatu, Niliyavarai.
Full-text: Tinisha, Niliyatu, Hriniya, Datyuha, Nili, Damila, Anula.
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Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 10.245 < [Chapter 10 - Ornaments of Meaning]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.7.13-14 < [Chapter 7 - Pūrṇa (pinnacle of excellent devotees)]
Verse 1.7.72-73 < [Chapter 7 - Pūrṇa (pinnacle of excellent devotees)]
Mahavamsa (by Wilhelm Geiger)
Dipavamsa (study) (by Sibani Barman)