Dear friends,

the word this week is tena. Please note that the word can take two
different meanings.

1. Tena (ind.) on account of it, because of it.
2. Tena (dem. pron., ins. form of so) for/to him (PED ta).

DN2 Samaññaphala Sutta CSCD164/PTS1.51
"Tena hi, mahaaraaja, bhaasassuu"ti.
if it is so / great king / may you speak / (end-quote)
"If it is so, Great King, may you speak."

hi (ind.) because, indeed.
tena hi (ind.) if it is so.
mahaaraaja (m.) great king.
bhaasassu (2nd sg. imper. pres. of bhaasati) may you speak.
ti -- end quote.

I look forward to your suggestions and comments.


metta,
Yong Peng