Reply To: Why is Pali Canon so huge?

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taryal
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Thank you for the elaborate response, Dr. Lal. I am fluent in Nepali and Hindi which have their roots in Sanskrit. Pali is obviously more different from these languages than Sinhala but I have seen many similarities too which makes me think it should not be too difficult for me to learn it.

What’s the best way of reading the suttas though? Should it be chanted, almost like you’re singing it, or read like a normal book?

Also, if someone is well versed in Pali and they use the help of the commentaries present in the Tipitaka, would they not be able to understand the deep meanings embedded in the suttas?