Basics of Sanskrit language
Sanskrit is the ancient language which is the mother of all languages. It is also called as the Devavani/surabharati means, it is the language of Gods. It is also said that the Sanskrit language is generated by God Brahma who passed it to the sages. It is the scientific language. The word Sanskrit literally means refined and elaborated. All the original texts of Ayurveda are in Sanskrit language. Therefore a person, aspiring the knowledge of Ayurveda should know the basics of Sanskrit. अविभाज्यो ध्वनि: वर्ण:। This sutra means in the Varnamala-alphabets, each letter has its unique sound. One letter one sound, this is a specialty of Sanskrit Language. Pronunciation of Sanskrit letters, words have a special effect on body, mind and our intellect too. But accurate pronunciation of the Sanskrit letters/words is very important. A very small mistake of pronunciation leads to drastic change in the meaning of original word. In ancient times spea...