Sanskrit Words In Southeast Asian Languages
by Satya Vrat Shastri | 2005 | 125,218 words
Summary: This book, entitled "Sanskrit Words In Southeast Asian Languages", explores the profound influence of Sanskrit on Southeast Asian languages and cultures. It highlights India's extensive cultural and linguistic exchanges with Southeast Asia, beginning from ancient times when Indian rulers and religious envoys connected with countries like Sri Lanka, Java, Cambodia, and Vietnam. The widespread adoption of Sanskrit vocabulary in these regions is seen as a testament to India's lasting cultural footprint. The text underscores the continuous use and integration of Sanskrit in languages like Indonesian, Malay, Thai, and Balinese, where many words of Sanskrit origin have been assimilated into the everyday lexicon.
Source 1: exoticindiaart.com
Source 2: archive.org
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