Significance of Prakrita language
Prakrita language in Tibetan Buddhism signifies a language learned for knowledge enhancement. In Natyashastra, it is described as a communicative language used by Sanskrit dramatists to enrich realism and is associated with lower-class characters and females in dramas. Kavya defines it as applicable for Praveshaka in dramaturgy, while Kavyashastra highlights its elegance and natural sweetness, noting its promotion by King Satavahana in Maharashtra. Overall, Prakrita represents a vital vernacular element within various literary contexts.
Synonyms: Prakrit
In Dutch: Prakrita-taal; In Finnish: Prakritan kieli; In Spanish: Lenguaje Prakrita; In German: Prakrita-Sprache
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Buddhist concept of 'Prakrita language'
In Buddhism, Prakrita language signifies a medium through which individuals deepen their understanding of texts, highlighting their commitment to knowledge expansion and cultural engagement within spiritual practices.
From: Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)
(1) A language that the subject learned, indicating his interest in expanding his knowledge and comprehension of texts.[1]
The concept of Prakrita language in local and regional sources
Prakrita languages are regarded as the primitive, unrefined speech of the common people, serving as the foundational source from which the more structured and refined Sanskrit evolved.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The original unrefined language of the common people, from which Sanskrit emerged after being refined and structured.[2]