Wondering what that beautiful written language that you have seen displayed in recent years in so many tattoos, religious ornaments and jewelry is called? SANSKRIT.
Sanskrit has become the most stylish language around, fashion-wise. This could be due to the sheer beauty of this written language with its intricate dips, flourishes and curls. I personally have about 10 pieces of jewelry displaying Sanskrit (thank you, Me & Ro of NYC!) writing, five pieces of artwork with Sanskrit in my home and one Sanskrit tattoo on my right wrist (the OM symbol). Because it has become so visible in some many places, the interest in Sanskrit (Sanskrta, as it is also known) has been reawakened.
One of the oldest languages of India, Sanskrit is no longer a spoken language, but continues to be used in religious rituals, and its classical form is still cultivated as a literary language. Some people have called it the “mother of all European languages”; however some strongly protest this, considering it to be more like a “big sister”. In fact, it is very similar to Lithuanian and Greek. Still UNO reports that 97% of all languages have been influenced by Sanskrit.
In the classical period of India, Sanskrit was used much like Latin in Medieval Europe, as the literary language of the well educated. It is the liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It has been reported (but not everyone is in agreement) that Sanskrit is the most suitable language for “computer software”.
I am so interested in this language that I have started reading, basically, a Sanskrit 101 language learning book. So far, it’s pretty difficult, but I am always up for a challenge. I'll let you know how it goes…
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