dadati wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:16 pm
We are not talking here about the Dhamma but about a language. We are talking about, simple as it is but on the other hand very important (as it is the language of the Tripitaka), about a language.
It is all about dhamma. Understanding the dhamma, practice the dhamma in daily life. From practice, the dukkhas are ending/stop. This is the main teaching.
It is NOT about the language. Language is used only to understand/converse the dhamma.
So know where are you at your practice. Most householders are still in 5 precepts level. When your wisdom mature, you will automatically has the ability to discern the language by continuously reflecting on it (even it is any type of language).
Yes of course if the topic would be the teaching, then the words of the Buddha are the top most important. I think no one questions that here. But the Buddha didn't spend his time teaching the language. You will not find grammar teachings in the Tripitaka. You have to look for other sources for this purpose.
If Buddha didn’t spend time to teach the language then why do you spend time learn the language.
Most of the people who speak Pali has long gone.
Do you think the current translator suddenly gain insight how they can speak proper pali? Doubt it.
Theras like Kaccayana Thera and Aggavaṃsa Thera taught the language. They have created grammar books which you can use to understand the Tripitaka.
Well if you can investigate about them then go ahead.
Unfortunately, i have wasted my time chasing all these theras. Then finally i found, they misunderstood the teaching.
Then, i realize alas i have wasted my time of not practicing true dhamma, then the time is being used to find out whether these theras know the true teaching or not. Most current theras are clueless.
Then i just go back to sutta, back to basic: N8FP - 5 precepts and right view. Then sati/samadhi.
Eventually, you will understand the current translation can be way off.
Good luck.