Tilak: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Tilak means something in the history of ancient India, Hindi, 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.
Ambiguity: Although Tilak has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Tilaka.
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India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: A translation of Jhaverchand Meghanis non translated folk talesTilak refers to “A mark made with kumkum/ kesar/ chandan on forehead during auspicious time”.—It is defined in the glossary attached to the study dealing with Gujarat Folk tales composed by Gujarati poet Jhaverchand Meghani (1896-1947)
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 DrugsTilak in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Wikstroemia canescens Wall. ex Meisn. from the Thymelaeaceae (Daphne) family having the following synonyms: Daphne canescens, Daphne sericea, Diplomorpha canescens. For the possible medicinal usage of tilak, 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.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Tilak in India is the name of a plant defined with Saccharum bengalense in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym see André Michaux, Flora Boreali-Americana. 1: 54. Paris 1803. (among others).
2) Tilak is also identified with Saccharum officinarum It has the synonym Saccharum officinarum var. genuinum Hack. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Mantissa Plantarum (1771)
· Pl. Corom. (1819)
· USDA Handb. (1958)
· Berberides Americae Australis (1857)
· Cytologia (1989)
· Contributions from the United States National Herbarium (2003)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Tilak, for example diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryTilak in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) an ornamental or religious mark over the forehead (signifying installation on the throne or engagement etc.); a vermilion or sandal mark (over the forehead); the most eminent member (of a class, clan, dynasty, etc. as [raghukulatilaka]); commentary (of a text)..—tilak (तिलक) is alternatively transliterated as Tilaka.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+52): Tila-kalakarokam, Tilaka, Tilaka-niramani, Tilakabhairava, Tilakabhuta, Tilakabindu, Tilakacakra, Tilakacarya, Tilakachakra, Tilakagudure, Tilakah, Tilakaka, Tilakakarani, Tilakakka, Tilakakriya, Tilakalaka, Tilakalam, Tilakalata, Tilakalka, Tilakalkaja.
Full-text: Rajatilaka, Tilaka, Pitriyana, Apohana, Vena, Aniyama, Ahata, Candrama, Nagara, Vedas.
Relevant text
Search found 32 books and stories containing Tilak; (plurals include: Tilaks). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Lokamanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak < [July 1968]
Bal Gangadhar Tilak < [October 1964]
Balagangadhara Tilak: ‘Highpriest of Beauty’ < [April - June 1974]
The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Chapter 15 - On the rules of using the Tripuṇḍra and Ūrdhapuṇḍra marks < [Book 11]
Chapter 19 - On the going of the Devas to Vaikuṇṭha after Tulasī’s marriage with Śaṅkhacūḍa < [Book 9]
Chapter 21 - On the meeting of Mahādeva and Śaṅkhacūḍa for an encounter in conflict < [Book 9]
Bhagavad-gita-rahasya (or Karma-yoga Shastra) (by Bhalchandra Sitaram Sukthankar)
Diaspora of Bhuta (Daiva) worshipping cult—India and Indonesia (by Shilpa V. Sonawane)
Part 2 - Observation of the Study < [Chapter 3 - Research and Methodology]
Lord Jhulelal: An Analytical Study (by Thakkar Harish Gopalji)
Part 5.2 - Literature Reviews (Introduction) < [Chapter 2 - Literature Review]
Part 5.1 - Lord Jhulelal’s Iconography < [Chapter 4 - Analysis]
Shankaracharya and Ramana Maharshi (study) (by Maithili Vitthal Joshi)
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