Silam, Śilam, Śīlam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Silam means something in the history of ancient India, 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.
India history and geography
Source: Project Gutenberg: Castes and Tribes of Southern India, Volume 1Silam (“good conduct”) is one of the exogamous septs (divisions) among the Malas (considered the Pariahs of the Telugu country) of the Reddi Bhumi section. The Mala people are almost equally inferior in position to the Madigas and have, in their various sub-divisions, many exogamous septs (e.g., Silam).
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsSilam [सिलाम] in the Nepali language is the name of a plant identified with Perilla frutescens var. frutescens from the Lamiaceae (Mint) family having the following synonyms: Perilla frutescens var. purpurascens, Perilla albiflora. For the possible medicinal usage of silam, 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.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+25): Cilam, Cilamam, Cilaman, Cilamana, Cilamani, Cilamankal, Cilamatam, Cilameni, Cilami, Cilamilikai, Cilampakkaran, Cilampakkutam, Cilampal, Cilampamatu, Cilampampannu, Cilampan, Cilampankattu, Cilamparu, Cilampi, Cilampiyatanam.
Ends with: Ashtankacilam, Ban-silam, Batule-silam, Cilam, Cucilam, Guhya-silam, Lhasilam, Pancacilam, Pecilam, Sano-ban-silam, Sano-silam, Tacacilam, Ucilam, Usilam, Yathashilam.
Full-text (+13): Yathashilam, Vaiksha, Akkinicil, Varicaimatar, Upadeshata, Ban-silam, Paratu, Sano-silam, Pattaikkampu, Batule-silam, Guhya-silam, Durvritta, Cilaparamitai, Camanoli, Sano-ban-silam, Arjana, Palikotu, Bhaksha, Anukam, Tacaparamitai.
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Search found 21 books and stories containing Silam, Śilam, Shilam, Śīlam; (plurals include: Silams, Śilams, Shilams, Śīlams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma (by Ven. S. Dhammika)
Buddhist Monastic Discipline (by Jotiya Dhirasekera)
Chapter VI - The New Role of Sila in Buddhist Monasticism
Chapter V - Further Aids to Monastic Perfection
Chapter IV - The Foundations of Monastic Life (sila, sikkha and sikkhapada)
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 10.162 < [Chapter 10 - Ornaments of Meaning]
Women in the Atharva-veda Samhita (by Pranab Jyoti Kalita)
5i. Female Education < [Chapter 3 - The Familial and Social Life of Women in the Atharvaveda]
A Heart Released (by Phra Ajaan Mun Bhuridatta Thera)
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 6.5.25 < [Chapter 5 - The Kidnapping of Śrī Rukmiṇī]
Verse 2.9.26 < [Chapter 9 - Brahmā’s Prayers]