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**radikal** · 04-17-2012, 03:44 PM

I am curious: why the focus on Sanskrit? Is it superior in any way to Tamil, Hebrew, Latin or Greek? In fact 3 of the other languages mentioned have the advantage that they are equally old, still alive and widely spoken.

I wont use the word Superior but as the meaning of the word Samskrita(Perfected) it is indeed a master piece.

Phonetics are pronounced as they are written.
You wont find words like how you find in some languages where they are pronounced differently as they are written.

Its not tongue twisting cos of grammar rules that make sure that the next word is in flow with the natural movement of the tongue.
So the tongue does not have to undergo gymnastics to speak Sanskrit.

Many words which appear simple actually have meanings which denote the function or nature of the word.

For example Khaga(Bird) means Kha =Sky Ga= go..one that goes to the sky.

Hridaya(Heart)= Hri(take away) Da(give) Ya( circulate) denoting the function of the heart to take away deoxygenated blood..give oxygenated blood and circulate it.

Its a beauty to unravel the origin of each word.

04-17-2012, 03:44 PM	#12
radikal Join Date Oct 2005 Age 54 Posts 4,523 Senior Member	I am curious: why the focus on Sanskrit? Is it superior in any way to Tamil, Hebrew, Latin or Greek? In fact 3 of the other languages mentioned have the advantage that they are equally old, still alive and widely spoken. I wont use the word Superior but as the meaning of the word Samskrita(Perfected) it is indeed a master piece. Phonetics are pronounced as they are written. You wont find words like how you find in some languages where they are pronounced differently as they are written. Its not tongue twisting cos of grammar rules that make sure that the next word is in flow with the natural movement of the tongue. So the tongue does not have to undergo gymnastics to speak Sanskrit. Many words which appear simple actually have meanings which denote the function or nature of the word. For example Khaga(Bird) means Kha =Sky Ga= go..one that goes to the sky. Hridaya(Heart)= Hri(take away) Da(give) Ya( circulate) denoting the function of the heart to take away deoxygenated blood..give oxygenated blood and circulate it. Its a beauty to unravel the origin of each word.
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