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Dialect means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the VisnudharmottarapuranaDialects of various languages were commonly studied, as part of the “sixty four kinds of Art”, according to the Kamasutra of Vatsyayana.—Cf the Sanskrit Deśabhāṣāvijñāna, which refers to the “knowledge of languages of other provinces and of various dialects”.—Indian tradition, basically includes sixty four Art forms are acknowledged. The history of Indian Art covers approximately five thousand years which presents a rich and almost continuous record. The references of sixty four kinds of Kala (कला, kalā) are found in the Bhagavatapurana, Shaiva-Tantras, Kamasutra of Vatsyayana etc.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Full-text (+252): Ardhamagadhi, Upabhasha, Deshabhasha, Prakrita, Bhasha, Shakki, Apabhramsha, Pishacabhasha, Ale, Desi, Sakari, Vracada, Apabhrashta, Pracyabhasha, Kaga, Poroja, Pulinda, Bhasantara, Shavasana, Parja.
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Search found 75 books and stories containing Dialect; (plurals include: Dialects). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Language and Dialect < [July – September, 1983]
The Nature of Human Language < [October - December 1976]
The Nature of Human Language < [July – September 1976]
Natyashastra (English) (by Bharata-muni)
Chapter XVIII - Rules on the use of Languages (bhāṣā)
Part 3 - Literary Structure of the Drama < [Introduction, part 1]
Philosophy of language in the Five Nikayas (by K.T.S. Sarao)
3.5. The Problems of Phonetics and Dialect < [Chapter 4 - Philosophy of Language in the Five Nikāyas]
10. Issues in Language and Thought < [Chapter 5 - Language and Thought]
14. Conclusion < [Chapter 4 - Philosophy of Language in the Five Nikāyas]
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Foreword to the third volume < [Volume III]
Foreword to the first volume < [Volume I]
Chapter VI - The Vijitāvin Jātaka < [Volume III]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Note on the Paiśāchī language < [Notes]
Foreword to volume 4 < [Forewords]
The identification of Kaṭāha < [Notes]
Dramaturgy in the Venisamhara (by Debi Prasad Namasudra)
The Usage of Language in a Drama < [Chapter 4 - Dramaturgy in Veṇīsaṃhāra]
Description of Apavārita and Janāntika < [Chapter 4 - Dramaturgy in Veṇīsaṃhāra]
Arthopakshepakas (modes of Introduction) < [Chapter 4 - Dramaturgy in Veṇīsaṃhāra]