ANALYSIS OF INTERPRETATION OF PHRASIRIMANGKHALAJARN’S PALI SCRIPTURE

Abstract

This article is a part of the dissertation titled “Analysis of Interpretation of Phra Sirimangkhalajarn’s Pali Scripture”. The objective of this study is to analyze the Pali interpretation of Phra Sirimangkhalajarn. The findings of this research were as follows. It was the Athasangvanna composed work that explained vocabularies and definitions through: analyzing vocabularies and grammar; showing definition; using eloquence as conjunction method; using method of citation; presenting different perspectives method; using expressions in supporting composed work. The Buddhist interpretations are consistent in both definitions and principles. The interpretation techniques used in this study are as follows. 1) Interpretation according to the Buddhist principles uses four principles including: interpretation according to the Sutra; interpretation according to the Suttanulom; interpretation according to the Acharyavath; and interpretation according to Attanomati. 2) Interpretation according to the Mahanithet uses three characteristics including: Uttase introduces the original scriptures in showing Niddesa, and Patiniddesa. 3) Interpretation according to Netipakorn scriptures consists of 16 Hara, 5 Nayas, and Sasan Patthana. 4) Analysis according to the modern theory of hermeneutics uses three aspects including:  (1) Group of theories that view the definitions of integrity depending on the message sender or the author such as primary scriptures i.e. Tipitaka; (2) Group of theories that view the definitions of integrity depending on the chapter or text i.e. secondary scriptures, Atthakatha (commentary), Tika (sub-commentary), and Saddaviseth; (3) Group of theories that view the definitions of integrity depending on the reader i.e. the opinions of the message receiver. The interpretation of Phra Sirimangkhalajarn’s composed work can be completely interpreted in all the four principles i.e. complete in both vocabulary and definitions that is beautiful in the beginning, in the middle, and at the end.