Shirishi, Śirīṣi, Śirīṣī: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Shirishi means something in 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.
The Sanskrit terms Śirīṣi and Śirīṣī can be transliterated into English as Sirisi or Shirishi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Wisdom Library: Āyurveda and botanyŚirīṣi (शिरीषि) or Śirīṣa (शिरीष) is a Sanskrit word referring to the “siris tree”, a species of Albizia from the Fabaceae (legume) family of flowering plants. In the Prakrit language, it is also known as Sirīsa. It is used throughout Ayurvedic literature such as the Caraka-saṃhitā and the Suśruta-saṃhitā. The official botanical name is Albizia lebbeck (common synonyms: Acacia lebbeck, Acacia macrophylla) but is commonly referred to in English as the “parrot tree”, the “flea tree” or “frywood” among others. The tree and its appendages are used for decoration, environmental management and medicine, among other purposes.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaŚirīṣī (शिरीषी).—A Vedāntist son of Viśvāmitra. (Anuśāsana Parva, Chapter 4, Verse 59).
Source: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and placesŚirīṣī (शिरीषी) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. XIII.4.58, XIII.4) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Śirīṣī) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Shirishi-baddu, Shirishika, Shirishin, Shirishini, Shirishira, Shirishiri.
Full-text: Shirishi-baddu, Vanavasin.
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