From: Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu
Message: 4473
Date: 2015-11-25
Rahula,
Because "bhava" is majjhima purisa (second person) ekavacana (singular) pan~cami (fifth or imperative declension), meaning "may you be". Instead of "aha.m", I would expect something like "homi" - "may I be".
Best wishes,
Yuttadhammo
Hi,
I was told that for others, use:
Sukhi dighayuko bhava
For oneself, use:
Sukhi dighayuko aham
Why?
Thanks,
Rahula