Sanskritic Language (Noun)
Meaning
(Hinduism) an ancient language of India (the language of the Vedas and of Hinduism); an official language of India although it is now used only for religious purposes.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The priest spoke in a sanskritic language, reciting ancient hymns from the Vedas.
- Sanskrit, the classical sanskritic language of India, is still studied by scholars today.
- The temples in southern India featured intricate carvings depicting scenes from Hindu epics written in the sanskritic language.
- As a scripture written in the sanskritic language, the Bhagavad Gita is considered an important text of Hinduism.
- The use of a sanskritic language in the Upanishads reflects the strong Vedic influences in Indian philosophy.