Speech Act Theory and Buddhist Gathas
Austin's theory of speech acts can be expanded using the practise of chanting Buddhist Gathas
Starlight By chandula Arsakulasuriya Unce upon a time I dont know what century What decade AD or BC There was a son and father They were in a country I dont know what country Perhaps by the sea Perhaps by the woods Or may be in the country Or the city It was simply noon The son and his father were Looking at the distant The Father said suddenly "The sun is s star, you know ?" How come the sun is A star? Asked the wise boy Stars come at night You are fooling me Nope, said the truthful Father The sun is a star Birth of life There are billions of them The sun is just a star "Hmm" said the confused son So this is not sunlight This is but starlight? Asked the clever boy Father was aghast But he managed to smile And on on on He smiled and he patted his son Yes, you are right It is just starlight It is strange father Why ? Asked the father Now it does not make sense for me I need sunlight not sta...
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