Sinhala: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Sinhala means something in 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.
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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and placesSinhala (सिन्हल) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. II.31.12, II.48.30) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Sinhala) 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Sinhala in India is the name of a plant defined with Cinnamomum verum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Camphora mauritiana Lukman. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club (1892)
· Nomenclature et Iconographie des Canneliers et Camphriers (1889)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Flora Indica (1824)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Sinhala, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Sinhalanguli, Sinhalatikta.
Full-text: Mahavamsa, Dhammarucika, Nissanka-malla, Pulastya, Sigiriya, Ravana.
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Search found 20 books and stories containing Sinhala; (plurals include: Sinhalas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Anāgārika Dharmapāla (by Bhikkhu Sangharakshita)
Back in Ceylon ‘Sinhala Bauddhaya’
Visit to Mrs. Foster (1913) – World War 1914 and Ceylon Riots (1915)
A Short history of Lanka (by Humphry William Codrington)
Chapter V - The Dambadeniya and Gampola Kings (1215 AD—1411 AD)
Chapter I - The Beginnings and the conversion to Buddhism (543 BC—161 BC)
Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
The Great Buddhist Emperors of Asia (by Shibani Dutta)
Chapter 9 - King Parakkamabahu of Sinhala (Sri-Lanka) (1153 A.C.–1186 A.C.)
Chapter 8 - King Dutthagamani of Sinhala (Sri-Lanka) (101 B.C.–77 B.C.)
Buddhist Monastic Discipline (by Jotiya Dhirasekera)
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter LXXII - Tests of Sapphires < [Agastya Samhita]
Chapter LXX - Tests of Ruby < [Agastya Samhita]