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What is it Sanskrit is considered as the language of the gods?
The Sanskrit language was termed as Deva-Vani (‘Deva’ Gods – ‘Vani’ language) as it was believed to have been generated by the god Brahma who passed it to the Rishis (sages) living in celestial abodes, who then communicated the same to their earthly disciples from where it spread on earth.
Is Sanskrit a pure language?
‘Sanskrit was found to be the language with the highest spiritual purity, followed by Marathi,’ said Ekrantio explaining the important observations and conclusions made by the team during the research. …
Which language is known as language of God?
In Vedic religion, “speech” Vāc, i.e. the language of liturgy, now known as Vedic Sanskrit, is considered the language of the gods.
Is Sanskrit holy?
Sanskrit is still considered a holy and the main liturgical language and the vehicle of sacred works like the Vedas, Gita, Puranas, Upanishads, and several sacred texts for Hindus. All religions have a language associated with them.
Why is Sanskrit called the divine language?
The Sanskrit language is called Devavani — the divine language. And it certainly is divine in the sense that it is the most poetic and most musical language. Each word has a lyrical quality, a certain music and aroma. How did this happen? It happened because so many people used it, who were full of inner harmony.
Why is Sanskrit called Devanagari?
The script in which Sanskrit is written is called Devanagari; Devanagari means ‘dwelling place of gods’, and so certainly it is. Each word has become divine, because it has been used by people who had known godliness. Abridged from I Am That, Osho Times International, Osho International Foundation, www.osho.com ■
Why are most mantras in Sanskrit?
The presence of the subtle sounds of the Sanskrit Varnas (alphabets) or Matrikas in the human chakra system is the reason why most mantras are in Sanskrit. Sanskrit alphabets (Varnamala) are actually worshipped by Saktas. Next time you look at a Kali murthi please look at the garland of human skulls.
What is the meaning of the Upanishads in Sanskrit?
The Upanishads are written in Sanskrit; Sanskrit is one of the oldest languages on earth. The very word ‘sanskrit’ means transformed, adorned, crowned, decorated, refined — but remember the word ‘transformed’.