The impetus for linguistic analysis and grammar in India originates in the need to be able to obtain a strict interpretation for the Vedic texts (wikipedia). The first attempt of linguistic analysis was made by Yaksha who formulated some rules in his book Shakatayana.
Later, Panini collected the rules adapted in spoken sanskrit of his time(4th century BC) in his books. He is known for formulation of 3,959 rules of sanskrit morphology in the grammar book known as ashtadhyayi (Ashtadhyayi means eight chapters). He collected sanskrit phonology in his book Shiva Sutras, verbal roots in Dhatupada and noun roots in Ganapatha. Ashtadhayi mentions about Shakatayana (Written by Yaksha) and Gargya as references, which are not available. Commentators on Panini's work include Katyayana, Patanjali, Bharthrihari etc.
Friday, January 5, 2007
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
Panini–Backus Form used in construction of programming languages
The first thing I would like to put is about "Panini–Backus Form", which is a metasyntax used in almost all programming languages presently used. A metasyntax is syntax used to define grammar of syntaxes used in programming languages. "Panini-Backus form" is used to express context free grammar. It is also called as "Backus-Naur form". John Backus, who created this, was highly influenced by Panini's works on grammar. The characteristics of these grammar rules is to give a uneque meaning for each statement, whatever be the context. Linguists have started to use Ashtadhyayi to explain fundamental methods of syntax definition for the creation of new languages. (references: www.wikipedia.com and www.bhashaindia.com)
Monday, January 1, 2007
Initials
Hi all,
I have been thinking about this language 'Sanskrit' Or 'Sanskruth' for long time now. Though I have not studied difficult part of grammar, that gives uneque flavour to this language, I am a fan of this great language. No one can say sanskuth is not being used presenly. Not only Indian but also foriegn lanuages use sanskuth words, each of these words being the product of complex grammar rules mostly documented by 'Panini' in his historical book 'Ashtadhyayi'.
However, the concentration here would be to explore on the future possible applications of sanskruth. Let us accept the fact that, we cannot use so called pure sanskruth as a language of public communication. But due to its logical building approach, it may have so much of applications in future, I believe. Let us find and share them and let sankruth get worthy reverence. I invite all of you to comment on this issue from the horizon of your thoughts.
I have been thinking about this language 'Sanskrit' Or 'Sanskruth' for long time now. Though I have not studied difficult part of grammar, that gives uneque flavour to this language, I am a fan of this great language. No one can say sanskuth is not being used presenly. Not only Indian but also foriegn lanuages use sanskuth words, each of these words being the product of complex grammar rules mostly documented by 'Panini' in his historical book 'Ashtadhyayi'.
However, the concentration here would be to explore on the future possible applications of sanskruth. Let us accept the fact that, we cannot use so called pure sanskruth as a language of public communication. But due to its logical building approach, it may have so much of applications in future, I believe. Let us find and share them and let sankruth get worthy reverence. I invite all of you to comment on this issue from the horizon of your thoughts.
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