Shrivalli, Śrīvallī, Shri-valli: 5 definitions
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Shrivalli means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology. 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 Śrīvallī can be transliterated into English as Srivalli or Shrivalli, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
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In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraŚrīvallī (श्रीवल्ली) or Śrīvallīmaṇḍapa refers to a type of pavilion, according to chapter 2.2 [ajitanātha-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.
Accordingly: “In this city (i.e., Vinītā), Jitaśatru was king, like a broad umbrella of the Ikṣvāku-family warding off heat (pain) from all. His virtues, bravery, etc., gained a lord in his very brilliant glory, like the constellations having a lord in the moon. [...] His virtues, bravery, etc., gained a lord in his very brilliant glory, like the constellations having a lord in the moon. He was a śrīvallī-pavilion (i.e., śrīvallī-maṇḍapa), whose center could not be reached like the ocean, refreshing to the eyes like the moon, a house of adamant to those wishing protection”.
Note: This example of a ‘śrīvallī-maṇḍapa’ would indicate that śrīvallī refers to the Acacia concinna rather than the jasmine (MW s.v.). The Acacias are prickly climbing shrubs used in hedges to protect fields (Watt, p. 2). The idea of inaccessibility because of its thorns suits very well here and the comparison with the moon is satisfactory, as the Acacias are also beautiful. Probably also in 1.6.573 (I, p. 366) it is used with the idea of inaccessibility. Note 403 in I should be revised accordingly.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsShrivalli [श्रीवल्ली] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Senegalia rugata (Lam.) Britton & Rose from the Mimosaceae (Touch-me-not) family having the following synonyms: Acacia hooperiana, Acacia concinna, Mimosa concinna. For the possible medicinal usage of shrivalli, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
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Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Śrīvallī (श्रीवल्ली):—[=śrī-vallī] [from śrī] f. Acacia Concinna, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) [v.s. ...] a kind of jasmine, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusŚrīvalli (ಶ್ರೀವಲ್ಲಿ):—[noun] the tree Acacia concinna of Mimosae family.
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: Shrivallimandapa.
Full-text: Shivavalli, Amla, Katuphala, Shrivallimandapa, Duraroha.
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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 1: King Jitaśatru and Queen Vijayā < [Chapter II - Birth of Ajita and Sagara]
Part 19: Description of the memorial caitya < [Chapter VI]
Part 6: Kanakavatī’s birth as Vīramati < [Chapter III - Vasudeva’s Marriage with Kanakavatī and her Former Incarnations]
Sanskrit sources of Kerala history (by Suma Parappattoli)
5.6. Udayavarma-carita alias Brahmapratistha < [Chapter 2 - Historical details from Mahatmyas and Prashastis]