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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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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Dialects 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 (+1150): Ardhamagadhi, Deshabhasha, Bhasha, Prakrita, Apabhramsha, Upabhasha, Upanagara, Cakari, Apabhrashta, Cakki, Pishacabhasha, Boli, Desi, Magadha, Hong bi zhang, Ale, Pracyabhasha, Alale, Shauraseni, Ladi.
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Search found 173 books and stories containing Dialect, Dialects; (plurals include: Dialects, Dialectses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Assessing Language Vitality and Sustainability of Minor Chinese Dialects < [Volume 15, Issue 9 (2023)]
The Impact of Host–Guest Interactions Among Young People on Cultural... < [Volume 16, Issue 23 (2024)]
A Multiple Geospatial Approach for Intangible Cultural Heritage Tourism... < [Volume 15, Issue 24 (2023)]
Language and Dialect < [July – September, 1983]
The Nature of Human Language < [July – September 1976]
The Nature of Human Language < [October - December 1976]
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Investigation on the Relationship between Biodiversity and Linguistic... < [Volume 19, Issue 9 (2022)]
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Kailash: Journal of Himalayan Studies
Maithili Language and Linguistics: Some Background Notes < [Volume 8, Number 1-2 (1981)]
The Tamang Sub-family of Tibeto-Burman < [Volume 6, Number 3 (1978)]
Part 2 - Map and geographical names of Thasang and Yhulngha < [The history of The Thakaali According to the Thakaali Tradition]
Notes on the Arabic dialect spoken in the Balkh region of Afghanistan < [Volume 35 (1973)]
A vocabulary of the Yan dialect of the Kammu language < [Volume 22 (1957)]
Tones in northern Kammu: A phonetic investigation < [Volume 38 (1977)]
Mahapurana of Puspadanta (critical study) (by Ratna Nagesha Shriyan)
Part 4.1 - The List of all Passages Defining the Terms Desi, Desya etc. < [Part 1 - Introduction]
Part 5 - Role of Desya element in Prakrit and Apabhramsha < [Part 1 - Introduction]
Part 4.7 - Views of Modern Scholars on Desi and their Contribution < [Part 1 - Introduction]