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Concerning that venerable Gotama, such a good report arose, that those who had gone forth followed him. 300, 286. Optionally with `gati`, `buddhi`, `bhuja`, `paṭha`, `hara`, `kara`, `saya`, etc. in the causative. With the use of `gati`, `buddhi`, `bhuja`, `paṭha`, `hara`, `kara`, `saya`, etc. in the causative, the second case ending optionally occurs. A man causes a man to go (to the village), or by a man, or for a man. In the same way, he causes to know, causes to eat, causes to read, causes to carry, causes to do, causes to lie down. In the same way, in all causatives. 301, 215. The sixth case in possession. The sixth case ending occurs in possession. That monk's share, that monk's bowl, that monk's robe, one's own face. 302, 319. The seventh case in location. In the sense of location, the seventh case ending occurs. In the deep water's edge, the mind delights in evil, a young man lives the holy life in the Blessed One. 303, 321. And with `sāmī`, `issara`, `adhipati`, `dāyāda`, `sakkhī`, `patibhū`, `pasuta`, `kusala`. With the use of `sāmī`, `issara`, `adhipati`, `dāyāda`, `sakkhī`, `patibhū`, `pasuta`, `kusala`, the sixth case ending occurs, and the seventh. Master of the oxen, master among the oxen, lord of the oxen, lord among the oxen. Chief of the oxen, chief among the oxen. Heir of the oxen, heir among the oxen. Witness of the oxen, witness among the oxen, surety for the oxen, surety among the oxen. Born of the oxen, born among the oxen. Skilled in the oxen, skilled among the oxen. 304, 322. And in determination. And in the sense of determination, the sixth case ending occurs, and the seventh. The black cow is the best milker among the cows, the black cow is the best milker among the cows. The dark-skinned woman is the most beautiful among women, the dark-skinned woman is the most beautiful among women. Among men, the warrior is the bravest, among men, the warrior is the bravest. Among travelers, the runner is the fastest, among travelers, the runner is the fastest. 305, 323. And in disrespect. In disrespect, the sixth case ending occurs. and the seventh. He went forth when the child was crying, he went forth while the child was crying. 306, 289. Sometimes the second case in the sense of the sixth. Sometimes the second case ending occurs in the sense of the sixth. Moreover, Aggivessana, three similes occurred to me. 307, 290. And of the third and seventh. And sometimes the second case ending occurs in the sense of the third and seventh. If the recluse Gotama addresses me, and you do not speak to me. Thus in the sense of the third. Having dressed in the forenoon, on one occasion the Blessed One. Thus in the sense of the seventh. 308, 317. And the sixth. And sometimes the sixth case ending occurs in the sense of the third and seventh. Good has been done by me, evil has been done by me. Thus in the sense of the third. Skilled in dancing and singing are the trained four women, you are skilled in the parts and limbs of a chariot. Thus in the sense of the seventh. Why "sometimes"? The Dhamma and Vinaya, Ānanda, that I have taught and proclaimed to you, Ānanda is discerning in meanings. 309, 318. And of the second and fifth. And sometimes the sixth case ending occurs in the sense of the second and fifth. There are speakers of it, doers of the deed suddenly, thus in the sense of the second. They decline from the Dhamma due to not hearing, why indeed do I fear that happiness, all tremble at punishment, all fear death, afraid of the four poisonous snakes, I fear the highly poisonous snake. Thus in the sense of the fifth. 310, 324. The seventh case in the sense of action, instrument, and cause. The seventh case ending occurs in the sense of action, instrument, and cause. These Ājīvakas, friend, salute the bhikkhus beautifully. Thus in the sense of action. They wander for alms with their hands, they wander for alms in their bowls, they go on paths. Thus in the sense of instrument. The leopard is killed for its skin, the elephant is killed for its tusks, thus in the sense of cause. 311, 325. And in the dative. And the seventh case ending occurs in the dative. Given to the Saṅgha is of great fruit, Gotamī, give to the Saṅgha, when given to the Saṅgha, I myself will be honored. 312, 326. The fifth And in the sense of 'am'. And in the sense of the fifth case, the seventh case ending occurs. They guard elephants in the plantains. 313, 327.And in times and states. And in times and states, when the agent is used, the seventh case ending occurs. Gone at morning time, come at evening time. Gone when the monks are being fed, come when they have eaten. Gone when the cows are being milked, come when they have been milked. 314, 328.In the sense of 'upa', 'adhi', and lordship. In the usage of 'upa', 'adhi', and these, in the sense of excess or lordship, the seventh case ending occurs. A doṇa less than a khāri, a kahāpaṇa less than a nikkha. The Pañcālas are under Brahmadatta, Gotamī is foremost among dancers, the Buddha is foremost among gods. 315, 329.In the sense of 'adorned' and 'eager', the third case. In the senses of 'adorned' and 'eager' and these, the third case ending occurs, and the seventh. Adorned by knowledge, or adorned in knowledge. Eager by knowledge, or eager in knowledge. The Tathāgata, or of the Tathāgata lineage. Thus, in the chapter on nouns, the chapter on cases is the sixth section. The chapter on cases is finished. 4. Chapter on Compounds Seventh Section 316, 331.The compound of nouns has a suitable meaning. Of those nouns whose word-meanings are being used, that which has a suitable meaning is called a compound. Kathina-robe, guest-food, life-faculty, ascetics and brahmins, Sāriputta and Moggallāna, brahmins and householders. "Of nouns" - for what purpose? Devadatta cooks, Yaññadatta cooks. "Having a suitable meaning" - for what purpose? The king's son is supported by Devadatta. By the word "compound" - what is the purpose? Sometimes the 'a' ending of those at the end of a compound. 317, 332.Of them, case endings and elisions. Of those compounds having suitable meanings, case endings and elisions occur. Kathina-robe, guest-food. By taking "of them", case endings, suffixes, word-letters, and augmentations of compounds, taddhita derivatives, verbs, and kṛt derivatives are elided. Vāsiṭṭha, Venateyya. The taking of 'ca' is for emphasis. Light-maker, nectar-giver, wisdom-maker, island-maker. 318, 333.And its natural form, of that ending in a vowel. When case endings are elided, natural forms occur for its gender ending in a vowel. Eye and ear, mouth and nose, prince, royal official. 319, 330. Indeclinable compound preceded by a prefix or particle. A compound preceded by a prefix or particle is called an indeclinable compound. A story that takes place near the city is 'upanagaraṃ' (near the city); the absence of anxieties is 'niddarathaṃ' (without anxiety); the absence of mosquitoes is 'nimmakasaṃ' (without mosquitoes); the order of elders is 'yathāvuḍḍhaṃ' (according to age); whoever are elders, or according to age, is 'yathāvuḍḍhaṃ'; as long as life lasts is 'yāvajīvaṃ' (as long as life); those states that arise concerning the mind are 'adhicittaṃ' (concerning the mind); beyond the mountain is 'tiropabbataṃ' (beyond the mountain); a boat that goes against the current is 'patisotaṃ' (against the current); inside the palace is 'antopāsādaṃ' (inside the palace). What is the purpose of "indeclinable compound"? Indeclinable compounds ending in 'a' for case endings. 320, 335. It is neuter gender. That indeclinable compound should be understood as neuter gender. A story that takes place concerning young women is 'adhikumāri' (concerning young women); a story that takes place near the bride is 'upavadhu' (near the bride); a story that takes place near the Ganges is 'upagaṅgaṃ' (near the Ganges); a story that takes place near the jewel is 'upamaṇikaṃ' (near the jewel). 321, 349. The 'digu' compound is singular. The 'digu' compound is singular, and also neuter gender. Three worlds are 'tilokaṃ' (three worlds); three staffs are 'tidaṇḍaṃ' (three staffs); three eyes are 'tinayanaṃ' (three eyes); three horns are 'tisiṅgaṃ' (three horns). Four directions are 'catuddisaṃ' (four directions); five faculties are 'pañcindriyaṃ' (five faculties). 322, 359. Likewise in 'dvanda' compounds, for body parts, musical instruments, implements, army divisions, small creatures, various opposites, and dissimilar meanings, etc. Likewise in 'dvanda' compounds, for body parts, musical instruments, implements, army divisions, small creatures, various opposites, dissimilar meanings, and so on, there is singularity, and also neuter gender. For example? Eye and ear is 'cakkhusotaṃ' (eye and ear); mouth and nose is 'mukhanāsikaṃ' (mouth and nose); skin, flesh, and blood is 'chavimaṃsalohitaṃ' (skin, flesh, and blood). Thus, in the sense of body parts. Conch and drum is 'saṅkhapaṇavaṃ' (conch and drum); singing and playing music is 'gītavāditaṃ' (singing and playing music); a daddari and a ḍiṇḍima is 'daddariḍiṇḍimaṃ' (daddari and ḍiṇḍima). Thus, in the sense of musical instruments. Plow and goad is 'pha Ploughshare, and yoke and plough, yoke-plough. Thus in the sense of ploughing implements. Sword and shield, sword-shield, bow and quiver, bow-quiver, elephant and horse, elephant-horse, chariot and foot-soldier, chariot-foot-soldier. Thus in the sense of army components. Gnats and mosquitoes, gnat-mosquitoes, bugs and ants, bug-ants, worms and reptiles, worm-reptiles. Thus in the sense of small creatures. Snake and mongoose, snake-mongoose, cat and mouse, cat-mouse, crow and owl, crow-owl. Thus in the sense of various antagonists. Morality and wisdom, morality-wisdom, calm and insight, calm-insight, knowledge and conduct, knowledge-conduct. Thus in the sense of dissimilar pairs. Why is 'etcetera' mentioned?