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Lesson 5 8
Exercises
Translate the following sentences into Prākṛta:
(A)
(1) The book was read by me. (2) The friend was called by him. (3) The son was sent by the grandfather. (4) Pride was held by the girl. (5) Water was drunk by us. (6) Wells were dug by them. (7) Demons were killed by Rama. (8) Cloths were torn by the child. (9) The commander was killed by the enemy. (10) The saint was prayed by the Guru.
(B)
(1) Food was eaten by the citizen. (2) Milk was drunk by brothers. (3) Karmas were bound by beings. (4) Songs were sung by the poet. (5) Aircrafts were seen by me. (6) Detachment was described by him. (7) Sticks were burnt by me. (8) Addictions were described by you. (9) Papers were written by the brother. (10) The thread was cut by the owner.
(C)
(1) The order was obeyed by him. (2) The story was heard by Rāma. (3) Education was upheld by the saint. (4) The wealth was desired by daughter. (5) Compassion was produced by him. (6) Reputation was heard by the owner. (7) Faith was carried by the saint. (8) The hut was seen by the minister. (9) Wisdom was known by saints. (10) Compassion was observed by saints.
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