Learn Sanskrit Language with Free Lessons & Tips

For me, every Sanskrit word is beautiful and full of meaning. The construction of words in Sanskrit is very fascinating. There is a common example of the power of prefixes in Sanskrit to change the meaning of the root verb:

Root verb is हृ (हर्) meaning "to take". But with each different prefix, the base meaning changes drastically:

प्रहार - attack

आहार - food

संहार - special mode of killing of a demon by an avatar of god

विहार - leisurely stroll

परिहार - resolution (of a problem)

Sanskrit evolved primarily due to the migration of Indo-Aryan peoples into the Indian subcontinent, where it developed from a Proto-Indo-European language, becoming a standardized and refined language used for religious texts, philosophy, and scholarship, eventually influencing many languages across South Asia and beyond through the spread of Hindu and Buddhist cultures; this process involved the refinement of grammar, vocabulary, and literary forms over time, with the scholar Panini playing a key role in codifying its structure

Misconception 1. It is a language used only by priests.

Fact: Not really. It is used in many places by many people. Check the mottos of several govt institutions.

Misconception 2. It is a dead language.

Fact: Well, check your name and it should be mostly Sanskrit.

Misconception 3. It isn’t spoken anymore.

Fact: Well, there are 14000+ people who speak in Sanskrit. One of the examples I know is my senior in my Engineering college.

Misconception 4. It isn’t relevant now.

Fact: If it isn’t relevant, why do u think they’re trying to use Sanskrit for super computers? Because, Sanskrit language is the most scientific. There are no silent letters. You write how you speak.

There are several misconceptions but these are the most worrying.