The Formula Taddhita in the Laghusiddhāntakaumudī and the Niruttidīpanī : An Analytical Study

Abstract

          This research aims to study two objectives. These are : (1) to study the history and background of the Laghusiddhāntakaumudī and Niruttidīpanī scriptures (2) to analyze the presentation of the Taddhita formula in the scriptures. This research is a documentary investigation research. The research methods process consists of the following steps, collecting and categorizing data from relevant documents analyzing the form of presentation of the Taddhita formula in the two scriptures and summarizing the research results. The research found that the Laghusiddhāntakaumudī scripture was composed by Varadarāja in the 11^th century as a scripture explaining the Pāṇini Grammar Sutra. On the other hand, the Niruttidīpanī was composed by Shin Ńāṇadhaja or Ledi Sayadaw for the purpose of explaining the Moggallāna Grammar 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.