English
The ā comes to the root *vi-karana* in the sense of overpowering the armies of others, as in *tanute tatvante*, etc., in the active. Or to the root *tan*. The ā comes optionally to the root *kye*, as in *tāyati taññāti tāyare tāyanti taññare taññanti*, etc. The *tanādi* group. *Vūra*, to steal. From the *curādi* group comes *ṇi*. To roots of the *curādi* group, in their own meaning, the suffix *ṇi* is added frequently, as in *corayati corati corayare corayanti corenti*, etc., in the active, and *coriyati corīyare corīyanti*, etc. The *curādi* group—the *tyādi* group. Having made this word-formation, which I have obtained for the benefit of others, May this world, by that merit, achieve the imperishable state; By one of pure intention, adorned with pure qualities, By the essence, frequented by the essence-delighting community, Dwelling in the lovely city of Anuradhapura, by the lotus, Illuminated by his own pure family banner; By the respectful one, devoted to the Tathāgata, by the path of practice, full of faith, By the one whose accumulated sins are always burnt away by the fire of unbroken asceticism, By the golden dish of the lion-like teacher of the true doctrine, By the master of the new doctrine, skilled in refuting the various heretical views; By the compassionate teacher, who has gone to the other shore, wise, By the elder who is like a cage for his own feet, renowned among all beings, Well-known as Moggallāna, well-trained like a good foal, He, named Piyadassi, has made this clear for the attainment of happiness; It was said by the one who enjoys what has been said, his own, By the one who frequents the river-like forest of breasts, By the peaceful maternal uncle, named Kappiṇa, like a mark of beauty on the brow of the charming monastery. The word-formation is completed.