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Sanskrit is an authoritative language of Hindustan and also an official language of Uttarakhand. Sanskrit is an Asian Indian language and it is believed to be the mother of all other nomenclatures. These days, Sanskrit language is only used for religious purpose. However, the demand for Sanskrit is increasing in the contemporary world. Nearly, fifty thousand people use Sanskrit language. Some of the Buddhist assimilators of Japan, Thailand, china, Nepal and south Asia speak the Sanskrit language. The Sanskrit mantras are declaimed with a resonated sound, which gives a freshness and positive energy for the person.
The history of Sanskrit literature says that Lord Brahma found the Sanskrit language. Therefore, it is also known as Dev vani. In the eighteenth century, studies about Sanskrit language contributed to identify the resemblance of Greek, Sanskrit and Latin. As a result further study on Sanskrit language was made, which helped to understand the connection of the Indian and European languages. Classical Sanskrit literature was developed around the period 3rd and 8th century. Towards the end of the 18th century Sanskrit was written using Latin alphabets also. From the later 19th century onward, Sanskrit language has been written using Devanagari alphabets. Panini has contributed much to the grammar part of Sanskrit in his Astadhyayi. It contains eight chapters in which apt definitions are given for most of the Vedic forms.
Sanskrit literature sprang up from the constituting of Vedas. The Vedic literature, which is the pre classical Sanskrit may be considered as the foundation for the expansion of Hinduism. Vedas was originated around 1500 BC and 600 BC. Rig-Veda is believed to be the earliest writings in Sanskrit. Rig-Veda, Yajur-Veda, Sama-Veda, and Atharva-Veda are the four Vedas. These four Vedas is comprised of gem of valuable knowledge. It includes the apprehension about endurance, life and demise. The form of Sanskrit used in Vedic era is antediluvian and sententious. Therefore, it is very difficult to understand the language without the help of a commentary. Mahabharata and Ramayana are the itihasa indited around the period 6th to 1st century. Mahabharata is a very long epic poem penned by Vyasa muni. The epic Ramayana was composed by the sage Valmiki, who is known as aadikavi.
The Sanskrit literature covers a good collection of dramatic works, poems, Hindu religious writings and philosophic writings. Vedic Sanskrit varies from classical Sanskrit as there are variations in lexicon, phonemics, phrase structure and grammar. Upanishads was indited towards the end of Vedic period.
A number of excellent literary works have been composed in Sanskrit. Still more attention and importance needs to be given for the development of Sanskrit literature works. However India stands first in the group of ancient Sanskrit literature. India is the only country in Indo-Europe which has made its own identity with the Sanskrit language. A corking religion Brahmanism and a global religion Buddhism have been developed. The ancient Sanskrit language is satiated with exhaustive knowledge. The only thing one can do is to make use of the Sanskrit language wisely.
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