The Budh Gaya Temple Case H Dharmapala Versus Jaipal Gir And Others Prosecut
The Budh Gaya Temple Case H Dharmapala Versus Jaipal Gir And Others Prosecut
Anagarika Dharmapala
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Before leaving the document, annexure A. (P. 107 P. B, ), I wish to make a short digression for the purpose of pointing out that for, three out of four of the statements for which it was relied on by the defence, the translation is wrong, and exceedingly misleading. As this document may be looked upon as the Magna Charta of the Buddhists, an accurate translation of it is essential. The four passages are : — 1. '• Budha Bhagwan" (God), line 6. 2. "And in the possession of, " line 10. 3. " That h...e offers his worship and idols, " (lines 21, 2d^. 4. " And to assist in the worship" (lines 25, 26). Now, with the exception of No. 2, which is correct, I have no hesitation in finding that these passages, as tran. Slated in the printed book, are grossly misleadincy. The translation of Bhagwan, as used by the King of Burma, by the word God, is not only wholly without authority, but is quite contrary to ordinary usage. " Bhag " means {;uide Forbes' Dictionary) prosperity, or supreme power ; " wan " is an affix, denoting the holder of Bhagwan, and in its ordinary sense is translated "adorable, " "divine.
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