![]() ![]() There is a common misconception, usually propounded by Western Indologists, that Sanskrit 'manually evolved over time into a perfect form' and that's why its called 'Samyak Kritam' (well-done), hence 'Samskrutam'. So Patanjali explained them in detail in Mahabhashya.įun fact: Vyagrapadha (tiger's feet), is the reason for the name of a town in TamilNadu called Sirupuliyur (puli = tiger). From this, Panini was able to derive formulas, and compiled into a magnum opus known as Ashtadhyayi. ![]() This created 14 primordial sounds, known as Maaheshwara Sutras. When he appeared before them, he also played his dumroo. Panini and Vyagrapadha rishis did tapas towards Shiva, to watch his divine Tandav. The story behind how Sanskrit grammar (Vyakarana) was formulaized (literally made into forumlas or Sutras) by Panini is an interesting one. While the written script changes over time - because it is of mortal origin, e.g. the word 'thou' became 'you' in English.Įxcept for Sanskrit, whose sound-meaning associations never change - because they are of divine origin. Out of 6 Vedangas (auxilary), 4 deal with this language :įor most languages, the sound-meaning associations and written script can change over time e.g. The language of Vedas / SanatanaDharma / Hinduism is called Sanskrit. ![]() Now, any language is a combination of 4 things - sounds, grammar, meaning, and script (optional). They exist as the breath of Brahmam itself. ![]()
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