Hello Bhante
Thankyou for your reply.
Mettaya
Steve


prapakdi wrote:

> Hi Steve , Dimitry et al !!
> According to the dictionary of the roots in Thai language,

the root (dhaatu) bhikkha = yaacane , to beg.

> > Another analysis for bhikkhu :
> samsaare bhayam ikkhati siilenaati = bhikkhu (jano)
> One who see fear in the round of rebirths = bhikkhu

(bhaya + ikkha root)

>
> Whereas bhikkhaa has 2 meanings ,ie. 1.yaacana = as action noun,

the act of begging

> 2.bhojana, things for eating,ie.food,boiled rice,begged food
> sotthi vo hotu sabbadaa !
> Prapakdi
>

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