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Is grantha a language?
Originating from the Pallava script, the Grantha script is related to the Tamil and the Vatteluttu scripts….Grantha script.
| Grantha script 𑌗𑍍𑌰𑌨𑍍𑌥 | |
|---|---|
| Script type | Abugida |
| Time period | 7th century CE – present (excluding Pallava Grantha) |
| Direction | left-to-right |
| Languages | Sanskrit, Tamil |
What is Pali script?
Pali (/ˈpɑːli/) is a Middle Indo-Aryan liturgical language native to the Indian subcontinent. It is widely studied because it is the language of the Pāli Canon or Tipiṭaka as well as the sacred language of Theravāda Buddhism. In early time, it was written in Brahmi script.
What is the Grantha script of Kerala?
Originating from the Pallava script, the Grantha script is related to the Tamil and the Vatteluttu scripts. The modern Malayalam script of Kerala is a direct descendant of the Grantha script.
Why is the Grantha script banned in Tamil Nadu?
The Tamil purist movement of the colonial era sought to purge the Grantha script from use and use the Tamil script exclusively. According to Kailasapathy, this was a part of Tamil nationalism and amounted to regional ethnic chauvinism. In Sanskrit, grantha is literally ‘a knot’.
When was the Grantha script used?
Modern Grantha has been in use since the 14th century and into the modern era, to write classical texts in Sanskrit and Dravidian languages. It is also used to chant hymns and in traditional Vedic schools. The Tamil purist movement of the colonial era sought to purge the Grantha script from use and use the Tamil script exclusively.
What does Grantha mean in Sanskrit?
History In Sanskrit, grantha is literally ‘a knot’. It is a word that was used for books, and the script used to write them. This stems from the practice of binding inscribed palm leaves using a length of thread held by knots.