Symbolism in Mangalatthadi ̅pani ̅ Fables
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This research aims to study symbols in Mangalatthadipani Fables. This research is a qualitative study. The sample group in this research was 246 tales from the Mangalatthadipani fables (Thai version), volumes 1-5 of Mahamakut Rajawittaya, published in 2012-2013. The tales studied in this research had a form beginning with an introduction or root of the story and ended with the Commentary from the Tripitaka for easy understanding. The researcher compiled the data from academic documents, both textbooks, books and research related to the conceptual framework on symbols before recording the research data. Then, the researcher compiled all knowledge into the criteria used in the studies. Finally, all data were analyzed by using descriptive analysis.
The results of the study are as follows: 1) There were two types of symbols: universal symbols and unique symbols. The symbol represented goodness and merit accumulation. 2) The researcher found the use of symbols as reminders to use in life that has 9 characteristics of specific symbols: Proverbs, events, titles, characters, dialogue, idioms, character names, scenes and ideas. 3) There were uses of concrete and abstract symbols that were Buddhist beliefs. The abstract symbols included the philanthropic abstraction and the unwholesome abstraction. In terms of the Concrete Symbols, there were the uses of the Symbols which are humans, plants, animals, objects, utensils, places, organs, energy, metals, elements, deities, inorganic substances, non-human, vehicles and gems to represent the charity and unwholesome following the Buddhist teachings in the practice of cultivating morality, concentration, and wisdom for liberation to Nirvana.
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