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History of Sanskrit – an In-depth Overview

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Sanskrit, often revered as the Devabhasa (language of the gods), is one of the oldest known languages of the Indo-European family. With a documented tradition spanning over three millennia, Sanskrit has been the cornerstone of ancient Indian literature, philosophy, science, and spiritual discourse. Its journey from Vedic origins to Classical refinement represents one of the most profound linguistic evolutions in human history. This article explores the historical development of Sanskrit, from its Vedic roots to its modern revival efforts.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17277449

Author: *Dr. Kadam Kanchan Shivshankar

Language: English

Topic: Linguistics and language evolution

Subfield: Language and Linguistics

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7084755435

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