Significance of Verbal communication
Verbal communication encompasses the expression of thoughts and ideas through spoken or written language, as defined by Vyakarana and Purana. It includes explicit speech that is clear enough for others, including animals, to understand. Various philosophical schools have examined this concept, particularly in relation to the sphota doctrine, which deals with the understanding of language. Overall, verbal communication serves as a fundamental method for conveying messages across different contexts.
Synonyms: Oral communication, Speech, Dialogue, Conversation, Talking, Discourse, Verbal exchange
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Hindu concept of 'Verbal communication'
In Hinduism, verbal communication encompasses understanding language per the sphota doctrine, expressing ideas through spoken or written words, and delivering explicit speech discernible even to animals, highlighting its multifaceted nature.
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) A method of conveying information that relates only to a part of reality, determined by external factors or absence thereof.[1] (2) The expression of thoughts or feelings through spoken words, which is deemed inadequate for discussing non-existence.[2] (3) The process of conveying meanings through spoken or written words, shaped by human cognition and grammar.[3]
From: Vakyapadiya (study of the concept of Sentence)
(1) Verbal communication involves the grasping of language, an issue addressed by the sphota doctrine.[4] (2) The method of expressing thoughts and ideas through spoken or written language, which has been an important focus of various schools of thought.[5]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) The explicit speech understood by others, which even animals can discern.[6]