How the name Sinhala was formed

The beautiful island surrounded by the Indian Ocean was then named Siole. The last city of the country called Siole is Loka Pura. In the ancient society there is a saying that comes from old grandmother Ammala's people. That is, a young man from a certain village goes somewhere, stays for a while and returns to the village, then they ask, boys, have you been to Sihala..? It will be confirmed from these sayings that it was said to our country that day. Siohala is a name in Aryuveda Vaidya dictionary for cinnamon. The country where cinnamon grows may have been named after Siole giving that meaning. All those who live in the country called Siole are Siole. It can be stated that the birth of the hell was due to another reason.

A group of Helas of four tribes known as Yakshas, ​​Rakshas, ​​Devas and Nagas lived in the country in ancient times. The meaning of Siv Hala can be shown in another way as Sihala Sinhala.

Many years ago, this island was located next to India, even scientists admit. India and the world show similarities in terms of cultural characteristics. At that time, people were divided into Surya and Lunar seasons by the name of Asura and Asura. It can be accepted that the mention of a Sura-Asura war between two groups with differences in terms of tribes had caused conflicts then as well as today. It is an indication of how the people lived separately according to color, tribalism, caste, and caste. These two parts became more complicated and separated according to tribes such as yaksha, raksha, deva, naga etc. . Due to the belief in worshiping the moon, Chandra Vosh was born. The other group worshiped the sun and believed in Sun God. Suras or Kshatriyas belonged to the Sun Vash. They are the Devas.

Looking at the reality of our history, we have heard about the prince Rama. Prince Rama was a deity. At that time, King Ravana, the king of Siohala, was a demon tribe belonging to the Asura dynasty. He had the highest knowledge of occult sciences such as medicine, mantra, magic, etc. . It is a marriage ritual belonging to the Yaksha Gotra where the bridegroom is forcibly carried away while the bride is crying……..(rest for next week)

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