Siloka: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Siloka means something in Buddhism, Pali. 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarysiloka : (m.) 1. fame; 2. a verse.
: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionarySiloka, (Vedic 艣loka Dhtp 8: silok=sa峁単h膩ta) fame D. II, 223, 255; M. I, 192; S. II, 226 (l膩bha-sakk膩ra掳); A. II, 26, 143; Sn. 438; Vin. I, 183; J. IV, 223 (=kitti-va峁囜箛a); Miln. 325; SnA 86 (掳bha峁嘺na, i.e. recitation); p膩pasiloka having a bad reputation Vin. IV, 239; asiloka blame A. IV, 364 (掳bhaya); J. VI, 491.鈥�2. a verse Miln. 71; J. V, 387. (Page 711)
Pali is the language of the Tipi峁璦ka, which is the sacred canon of Therav膩da Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha鈥檚 speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Nepali dictionary
: unoes: Nepali-English DictionarySiloka (啶膏た啶侧啶�):鈥攏. colloq. a verse (of four lines); a poem;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Siloka-bhannu, Silokavant.
Full-text: Labhasakkarasiloka, Siloka-bhannu, Asiloka, Labhasilokanissita, Silokavant, Silok, Silok-bhannu, Abhinippanna, Ashloka, Labhasakkara, Nemisiloka.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Siloka; (plurals include: Silokas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 231-234 - The Story of A Group of Six Monks < [Chapter 17 - Kodha Vagga (Anger鈥�)]
The Buddha and His Teachings (by Narada Thera)