Hi Paul,

Thanks for your response.

> vaada.m vadanti
> My own answer was "They make a statement." but

Warder in his

>answer key has the stronger, "They speak (state) an

argument."
I like your answer here very much. I think all 3 -
Warder's, yours, mine - are all equally valid, and
ultimately one would make a choice based on context of
the phrase within a larger extract, and the style of
translation one wanted.

> sama.ne attha.m pucchanti
> ascetics / meaning / they ask
> They ask the ascetics the meaning
>How do you feel about "philosopher" for "sama.na"?

"Philosopher" is fine, too, though it is a little more
specific. What about "wanderer" as an another
alternative?

Best Wishes to you,
John




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