Tissametteyyamāṇavakapañhāniddesa

Suttapiṭaka · Khuddakanikāya · Cūḷaniddesa · Vol. 30 · Section 101

[101] **"Who here is contented in the world"** (kodha santusito loke): contented (santuṭṭha), satisfied in mind, with his intention fulfilled — thus, "who here is contented in the world." **"Thus [said] the venerable Tissametteyya"** (iccāyasmā Tissametteyyo): The word "icca" (thus) is a connective of words, a linking of words, a completion of words, a combination of syllables, a euphony of consonants; this word "iti" stands in accordance with the sequence of words. **"Venerable" (āyasmā):** this is a term of affection, a term of respect; this word "āyasmā" is a designation accompanied by reverence and deference. **"Tissa":** this is that brahmin's name — his reckoning, appellation, designation (paññatti), current usage, name, act of naming, name-assignment, expression, verbal designation, mode of address. **"Metteyya":** this is that brahmin's clan name (gotta) — his reckoning, appellation, designation, current usage. Thus: "thus [said] the venerable Tissametteyya."

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.