Abstract:
This thesis aims to study three objectives. These are : 1) to study the history and background of the Laghusiddhāntakaumudī and Niruttidīpanī scriptures, 2) to translate the formula in the scriptures regarding the subject of Taddhita, and 3) to analyze the presentation of the Taddhita formula in the scriptures. The research found that the Laghusiddhāntakaumudī scripture was composed by Varadaraja in the 11th century as a scripture explaining the Pāṇini Gramma Sutra. On the other hand, the Niruttidīpanī was composed by Shin Ñãnadhaja or Ladisayadaw for the purpose of explaining the Moggallana Gramma Sutra. Both of these scriptures have a similar purpose. The structure of each formula in both the Laghusiddhāntakaumudī and Niruttidīpanī may not be complete as in the generally accepted Sanskrit and Pali phrases. Content is organized in a similar way, with the Laghusiddhāntakaumudī arranged by the names of Taddhita and the Niruttidīpanī arranged by groups of Taddhita. The formula for writing the Taddhita in both manuscripts is similar in that they are written according to the common grammar used by grammarians. The formula in a concise and organized manner, making the meaning clear, as well as, easy to remember. The Taddhita in both manuscripts starts with one word and as it progresses use words. Both manuscripts are primarily based on a principle-based formula, as they discuss the method of creating meaning and factors of Taddhita. This is considered one method. The content of Taddhita of both sutras results in 22 pairs of identical methods and 4 pairs of different formulas with similar meanings.