Sirika, Śirikā, Shirika: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Sirika 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.
The Sanskrit term Śirikā can be transliterated into English as Sirika or Shirika, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesThe name of the elephant which Sunanda (Upali in this life) was riding when he insulted the Pacceka Buddha Devala by driving the elephant at him. ThagA.i.368.
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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit DictionaryŚirikā (शिरिका) or Śrī.—q.v., 3 and 4.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Sirikala, Sirikalakanni Jataka, Sirikalakannipanha, Sirikamda, Sirikamta, Sirikanha, Sirikanne.
Ends with: Ardha-sirika, Aushirika, Barikashirika, Erra-usirika, Hiranyadhanyashirika, Kshirika, Nalla-usirika, Nissirika, Sassirika, Shaishirika, Sirsirika, Thella usirika, Tsitsirika, Ushirika.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Sirika, Śirikā, Shirika; (plurals include: Sirikas, Śirikās, Shirikas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter XXIV - The Buddha Maṅgala < [Volume I]
Chapter XII - The Jātaka of Śiri < [Volume II]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on the Biography of the thera Upāli < [Chapter 1 - Buddhavagga (Buddha section)]