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sanskrit
/ˈsænskɹɪt/
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What does sanskrit mean?
noun
- A classical Indo-European language of South Asia, which is the liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism.
adjective
- Relating to Sanskrit.
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IPA pronunciation
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Such was that chaos of thought into which the discovery of Sanskrit suddenly threw its great light.
The Persian, Arabic, and Sanskrit languages engaged his attention, and I was easily induced to enter on the same studies.
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Before the Zend and Sanskrit branches of the Aryan race had separated, their religion was doubtless that given them by their Cushite civilizers.
The spring is the youth of trees, wealth is the youth of men, beauty is the youth of women, intelligence is the youth of the young.--Sanskrit.
To dream of Sanskrit, denotes that you will estrange yourself from friends in order to investigate hidden subjects, taking up those occupying the minds of cultured and progressive thinkers.