We may have dismissed Sanskrit as a dead language, but we cannot deny the contribution it has had towards most North-Indian languages, and the medium of most communication in our country today–English.
\nFebruary 21 happens to be International Mother Language Day the world over, and is marked to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. Okay, those might sound like heavy words; the short fact is that the day is marked to make people realise the value and preciousness of their mother tongues, while, at the same time, learning about and respecting other languages.
\nSo, to mark the day India style, we thought we’d tell you about some English words we use every day that were actually born out of our very own Sanskrit.<\/p>\n
1. Bandana<\/b>
\nSanskrit word: Bandhana<\/i>
\nMeaning: A bond
\n2. Gunny<\/b>
\nSanskrit word: Goni<\/i>
\nMeaning: Sack
\n3. Juggernaut<\/b>
\nSanskrit word: Jagat-natha-s<\/i>
\nMeaning: Lord of the world
\n4. Jute<\/b>
\nSanskrit word: Juta-s<\/i>
\nMeaning: Twisted hair
\n5. Loot<\/b>
\nSanskrit word: Lota-m<\/i>
\nMeaning: He steals
\n6. Panther<\/b>
\nSanskrit word: Pandara<\/i>
\nMeaning: Pale
\n7. Sugar<\/b>
\nSanskrit word: Sharkara<\/i>
\nMeaning: Ground or candied sugar<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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