Title in ENGLISH : This monograph of Prof. Subhash Kak on the Saka language and Sanskrit is a new perception of the languages, texts, and iconography of Khotan and Kucha which were radiation centres of the Sanskritic culture of Mahayana Buddhism to China and thence to Korea and Japan. He discusses various Hindu elements in the Buddhist culture of Central Asia. The word Hindu for the immense continuity and transformative evolution of Indian culture is now being termed sanatana or eternal. The author presents a number of Buddhist elements as manifestations of the sanatana tradition going as far as the Rigveda which is dated to the sixth millennium BC.;;Reviews of The Saka Language and Sanskrit:;;This groundbreaking work is an exceptional resource for scholars, students, educators, and lay readers alike. It provides a solid foundation for addressing critical issues relevant to freeing scientific inquiry from the clutches of racial and ethnocentric biases. The themes it addresses remain profoundly relevant, making this book an indispensable contribution to the interdisciplinary field of linguistics.--Professor Tej K. Bhatia, Syracuse University.;;The book transcends linguistic study, illuminating cultural interchange and civilizational synthesis. Blending meticulous scholarship with evocative narrative, Kak inspires readers to explore shard cultural and linguistic heritage.--Dr. R. Ramanand, Abhinavagupta Institute of Advanced Studies; This book is a linguistic treat of rare and precious insights into the lost itihasa of greater Bharata--Professor Anuradha Choudry, IIT Kharagpur;;The Saka Language and Sanskrit is a diligent historical-linguistic exploration of an ancient language, Saka, tracing its roots to Sanskrit, offering evidence of the cultural diffusion from India to Central Asia--Professor Rakesh Mohan Bhatt, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

ISBN 13: 9788198236821

ISBN 10: 8198236821

Edition: New Delhi

Year: 2025

Language: ENGLISH

Subject(s): Indological Studies