Malalasekara, the author of Pali Literature of? Ceylon, (to my knowledge) is the only scholar who has made reference to the NDV.? Other scholars in the history of P?li Literature appear to have overlooked this text.? The NDV is a useful source in historical studies of Buddhist relics, architecture of ancient Pagodas, Buddhist ceremonies in Ceylon and even the history of Ceylon itself. Moreover, it includes important literary features which highlight stages of development of P?li language and literature in Ceylon