Re: some thoughts on studying the texts

Dear Nina,

> Dear Jim,
> I delayed reacting, I was also away for a few days.
> I am becoming curious about attha.

There will be more on attha later when the word comes up again in the
first rule. The word is also derived from two other roots: atth &
as -- as well as ar (which is also the root of ariya and utu).

> I am not able to take on more translation work, since I am now going
back to
> the beginning of Rahula Com. and doing a line by line transl. for
Pali list.
> Struggling with all those upamas! I am also writing on the outcome
of my
> research on pariyada, your list of references.
> I am looking forward to your writing on the Kaccayana grammar,
> Best wishes,
> Nina.

Okay, I can understand that you have enough to do as it is. I was
interested in reading your first posting today on the results of your
research on pariyaadaya.

Best wishes,
Jim