Monier Williams highlighting the singular role of the Sanskrit language.
India, though it has … more than 500 spoken dialects, has only one sacred language and only one sacred literature, accepted and revered by all adherents of Hinduism alike, however diverse in race, dialect, rank, and creed. That language is Sanskrit, and that literature is Sanskrit literature.
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Coming up: Monier Williams highlighting the singular role of Sanskrit
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This is what Monier Williams had to say about the singular role of Sanskrit.
“India, though it has … more than 500 spoken dialects, has only one sacred language and only one sacred literature, accepted and revered by all adherents of Hinduism alike, however diverse in race, dialect, rank, and creed. That language is Sanskrit, and that literature is Sanskrit literature ─ the only repository of the Veda or ‘knowledge’ in its widest sense; the only vehicle of Hindu theology, philosophy, law and mythology; the only mirror in which all the creeds, opinions, customs, and usages of the Hindus are faithfully reflected; and (if we may be allowed a metaphor) the only quarry whence the requisite materials may be obtained for improving the vernaculars or for expressing important religious and scientific ideals.”
Source: Hinduism (13-14) by Monier Williams published in 1878.
You can also learn more about such things in Dr. Meenakshi Jain’s latest book ‘The Hindus of Hindustan: A Civilizational Journey’ which has been reviewed by me. Please feel free to check it out.
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