Publisher's Synopsis
This study considers the perfection of Sanskrit as a language through its grammar, structure and alphabet, continuing by looking at the use of Sanskrit as a vehicle of expression for every aspect of life; including the arts and the sciences. From here it moves on to some examples of its charm, beauty and musicality and then to Sanskrit as a language of enlightenment, a repository of wisdom and values. Finally, it looks at Sanskrit as a sacred medium for expressing the highest spiritual truths and experiences. It ends by trying to understand the importance of Sanskrit for India and the world, and why it is called the language of India's soul.
