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A Comparative Study of Indefinite Pronouns in Hindi and Sinhala Noun Phrases
(In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017) Senevirathna, W. N. S.
Syntax can be identified as a broader academic area in linguistics. According to syntactic theory, a sentence can be divided into two main parts, as noun phrase and verb phrase. Sinhala and Hindi Languages are two languages that have been originated from Sanskrit which belongs to Indo-Aryan languages. Indefinite pronouns are common category of these two languages, which can be considered as one of different types of grammar contained in noun phrase. Hence, the primary objective of this research is to do a comparative study through identifying the similarities and differences of the indefinite pronouns used in these languages. Up to now, no research has been done in relation to this topic. Therefore, this research is timely and important in which the qualitative method is used. The various dissimilar characteristics are shown when they are used. These dissimilar characteristics create problematic conditions for the students who study Hindi and Sinhala noun phrases. In fact, a proper understanding of these problems helps to improve language competency.
Influence of Buddhism on the novel Wismrit yatri by Rahul Sankrityayan
(Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Senevirathna, W. N. S.
Mahapandit Rahul Sankrityayan is considered an eminent scholar of Hindi literature and a pioneer of travel literature. Sankrityayan was a recluse monk, traveler, follower of Buddhism, philosopher, archaeologist, sociologist, historian, politician and an exclusive worshiper of Hindi language. The entire life of Sankrityayan passed through four philosophical stages like Vaishnavism, Arya Samaj, Buddhist Philosophy and Marxism. The religion that influenced Sankrityayan’s life the most was Buddhism. In 1972, when Sankrityayan reached Sri Lanka as a Sanskrit teacher, his attraction towards Buddhism increased even more. He started teaching as a teacher of Sanskrit language at Kelaniya Vidyalankara Pirivena and because of his love for Buddhism, he engaged in detailed study of Pali, Prakrit and Apabhransh. In view of his expertise and in-depth study of Buddhism, he was awarded the title of ‘Tripitakacharya’. In 1930, during his second visit to Sri Lanka, Sankrityayan took the transition to Buddhism. After this, he spread Buddhism actively. The humanism of Buddhism was practiced by Sankrityayan in his life. He wrote a large number of creative works such as novels, stories, travelogues, memoirs, autobiographies, essays, biographies and plays, etc., in which his experience, thinking and ideological vision are included. In fact, his research on Buddhism is considered epoch-making in Hindi literature. He deserves an unparalleled place in Hindi literature in terms of his immense personality and prolific creativity. The novels composed by Sankrityayan include Jine ke lie, Singh Senapati, Jay Yaudhey, Madhur swapna, Wismrit yatri, Divodas, Rajasthani Raniwas, Biswi sadi, and Bhago nahi duniya ko badalo. They are his unique creations. Out of these novels, Wismrith yatrii which was written in 1954, is particularly noteworthy among the works that were influenced by Buddhism. This novel is related to the travels and activities of Buddhist-promotional activities of a 6th century Buddhist traveler Narendrayash. The purpose of this research article is to evaluate the impact of Buddhism on the novel Wismrit yatrii by Rahul Sankrityayan. Many books have been written by scholars on the outstanding personality and work of Rahul Sankrityayan and some research work has been done on Rahul Sankrityayan by the scholars of different universities of India in the field of Hindi research. But there is still a lack of research and critical work on this topic. Therefore, that gap is filled by this research article. Analytical research methods have been used in the present research paper to fulfill the objective of the study. Authentic texts related to the research topic were pursued and critical articles and information material obtained from reliable classical journals and international publications were also reviewed. The significance of this research article is to discuss and inaugurate the human values that Rahul Sankrityayan has established through this novel related to humanity, equality, social justice etc.
Meaning Revolution of Hindi Words.
(International Conference on Sanskrit Studies, 2017 Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017) Senevirathna, W. N. S.
Like everything in the world the language is also constantly changing. The conservation of a language is composed of four parts such as sounds, words, sentences and meanings. If any sound which included in any language is subjected into any change, in the same manner the meanings of such words are also subjected into changes. Due to the language revolution, meanings of the words do change accordingly. This can be named ‘meaning revolution’. This revolution happens in three different ways. Those are Expansion of meanings, contraction of meaning and transference of meaning. Hindi language belongs to Indo-Aryan language family and it has been inherited from Sanskrit language. The main objective of this research is to find out how the word in Hindi language which has been come down from Sanskrit has changed. The qualitative methodology will be used for this. Most often the changes in meanings of words are discussed in Linguistics. But those who study the Hindi language, the way of changing meaning of vocabulary of the language are very essential, for the study as well as the improvement of the knowledge. Therefore this type of research is very important not only for the scholars who study linguistics, but also for those who are engaged in the learning-teaching process of the Hindi language.