The Origin and Purity of Sanskrit
Sanskrit is called Deva-Vani('Deva' god -'Vani' language) because people think it was created by Brahma, who passed it on to the immortals (saints) who lived in heaven, and then they passed it on to their disciples on earth. The origin of written language can be traced back to the Rigveda, which has a history of 2000 years. The sacred hymn * * * is believed to have lasted for centuries and was written into the disciple relationship after the oral tradition and language knowledge of the guru were preserved. The purity of this version of Sanskrit (Vedic period, 1500-500 BC) is undoubtedly reflected in the gorgeous description of natural forces. Drilling rig Veda.
Vedic Sanskrit
Sanskrit can be divided into Vedas and Classics according to its literary connection. Vedic Sanskrit exists in Vedas, especially Rigveda, Upanishads and Upanishads, in which the most primitive language forms are used. The composition of the Vedas can be traced back to 1000 BC to 500 BC, until Sanskrit has a vigorous tradition of continuous use through oral communication. This early Sanskrit is rich in vocabulary, phonology, grammar and syntax, and it remains pure until today. It consists of 52 letters, 16 vowels and 36 consonants. These 52 letters have never been adjusted or changed, and are considered to remain unchanged from the beginning, thus becoming the most perfect word formation and pronunciation language.
"Mastering this language is almost a lifetime's labor; Its literature seems endless "WC Taylor.
Sanskrit has always been a traditional way of communication among Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism. Sanskrit literature enjoys the privilege of being used in ancient poetry, drama and science, as well as religious and philosophical texts. Language is thought to be produced by observing the natural development of sound emitted by human mouth, so sound is regarded as an important element of language formation. This is also one of the main reasons why Sanskrit is rich in poetry and expressiveness, which brings out the best meaning through the perfect sound that has a soothing effect on the human ear. Vedic Sanskrit also contains abstract nouns and philosophical terms, which are not found in any other language. Consonants and vowels are flexible enough to combine to express subtle ideas. Anyway,
Classical Sanskrit -AshtadhYayi
Classical Sanskrit originated at the end of the Vedic period, when Upanishads were the last sacred texts to be written. Later, panini, a descendant of panini and a grammar and language researcher, introduced a refined version of this language. Panini's timeline is considered to be around the 4th century BC, when he introduced his work "Ashtadhyayi", which means eight chapters, forming the only available Sanskrit grammar foundation and analytical text. It is considered to be the only source of Sanskrit grammar and vocabulary today, because everything that existed before has not been recorded, unless it is mentioned in Astadehayei in panini.
Ashtadhayei contains 3959 concise and undiluted system rules, full of wonderful analysis, explanation and preferential usage formed by language and words. This language is huge. It has more than 250 words to describe rainfall, 67 words to describe water, 65 words to describe the earth and so on. Compared with modern languages, this proves the magnanimity of Sanskrit. However, the sub-caste of Hinduism may be different in dialect, race, belief and rank. Sanskrit is considered and accepted as the only sacred language, which produces the only sacred document available to all people, even though there are 5,000 spoken languages in India. Panini is responsible for the standardization of languages, which are still used in various forms. Sanskrit, as a spoken language, is rare and is used in some parts of India. Some people even claim that it is their first language, but proudly mention in their constitutions that it is one of the original languages of India 14. Mainly in the form of bhajans, shlokas, stotras, kirtanas, it is used in Karnatik music, which expresses all kinds of hymns to gods, as well as songs and spells of worshipping God.
Influence on other languages
Sanskrit has a great influence on other Indian languages, such as Hindi (currently one of the official languages of India) and Indian Aryan (such as Kannada and Malayalam). It has influenced Sino-Tibetan languages through Sanskrit Buddhist scriptures and their translation and dissemination. As a language, Telugu is regarded as Sanskrit with a high vocabulary, and many words are borrowed from Sanskrit. As a China, it influenced China people to choose some specific words from Sanskrit. In addition, Thailand and Sri Lanka are greatly influenced by Sanskrit, and there are many words with similar pronunciation. Javanese is another language influenced by Sanskrit, which is also the modern language of Indonesia and the traditional Malay language of Malaysia. For example, the Philippines is less influenced by Sanskrit, but less influenced by Spanish. Most importantly, the modern international language English is also influenced by Sanskrit, and many loanwords are borrowed from ancient languages (for example,' primitive' comes from' prachin', which means history, and' ambrosia' comes from' amaruta', which means food. Gods,' attack' from' akramana' means to take positive action,' patha' means road or way,' man' means male,' nirvana' means divine liberation or transcendence, and' Gate' means' dwar'.
Sanskrit has a long and sacred history, which can usually be traced back to the gods and their worship. As the beginning of the spoken language of the gods, it has fallen into the mortal world, and its purity has been diluted. Because of its changeable interpretation, accurate grammar and complicated use, it has been accepted by a few people and avoided by many people, because it is invincible in vastness and understanding. Although it has a large vocabulary, rich grammar and prose, many ancient classics and texts today are translated from Sanskrit, because nothing provides such a luxurious literary understanding of the past as Sanskrit, because it is a perfect tool for human expression. William Cook Taylor, a well-respected famous historian and writer, admitted: "Mastering this language is almost a lifetime's labor; Its literature seems endless. "