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A comparative study of titles in the Badulu pillar inscription through secondary sources
(The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023) Divakara, Anurin Indika; Rubasinghe, Anusha Sajeewanie
This study investigates the professionals delineated within the Badulu Pillar inscription, focusing on analyzing their designated responsibilities and contextual applications. The research delves into an analysis of the nomenclature of these positions as portrayed in secondary sources and elucidates their associated responsibilities. The primary objectives of this research encompass two key facets: augmenting information from secondary sources pertinent to the positions under scrutiny and conducting an analytical assessment, culminating in the presentation of insightful perspectives and recommendations. The methodology employed for this study is derived from the text of the Badulu Pillar inscription featured in Epigraphia Zeylanica. The research applies an analytical lens drawing from a spectrum of secondary sources, predominantly academic dictionaries and scholarly texts. Maharaju, the King, Apa, Mahaya, Dadanayake, Gathan, Mandradin, Mahagramayan, Ulvadukathakkaru, Gama awadiya Atadena and the Varada Atadena were the focal points of this exploration. The study extensively examines the descriptions of these positions outlined in the Badulu Pillar inscription, providing an in-depth analysis of their responsibilities, culminating in findings and conclusive insights.
Critical examination of sidathsangarawa through secondary sources
(The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023) Divakara, Anurin Indika; Jayasundara, C.C.
It is possible to observe the emergence of various language forms in response to contemporary social communication needs. The process of standardizing one form of language practice can be discerned through an examination of the social history of the language. Although it cannot be explicitly stated, it is evident that there was a diffusion of 'Siyabasa' intertwined with local mother tongues. This can be substantiated by analyzing the language usage in modern prose works, which indicates a trend toward the standardization of Tamil language usage. During a period when the Tad language form was considered a 'popular' expression and a societal norm, Sidatsangara stands out as a noteworthy instance in which the applied grammatical rules of the Sinhala language were influenced by the standardization of 'Jheka Pryoga' and 'Vyavaharashra.' This influence can be traced back to the poetic works originating from 'Siyabasa.' According to the content of relevant texts, such as the Sidathasagarava compiled by Pathiraja Piruwanpati Thero it offers insights into the scope of the grammar rules and special usages, drawing from secondary sources.