Sanskrit is one of the oldest languages in the world that also forms the foundation of Indian knowledge systems. It is a classical language belonging to
the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European languages. It is known as the oldest Indian language, a sacred language of Hinduism, and classical Hindu philosophy and religion and the liturgical language of Buddhism and Jainism. Since it has had a lasting effect in Indian languages, it is the language of ancient scriptures, classical literature, science, philosophy, and education. Believe it or not, Sanskrit still continues to influence modern Indian languages as there are several words that we use in our daily conversations that originate from Sanskrit. For students, Sanskrit is not only a subject of study but also a gateway to understanding India’s cultural heritage, values, and intellectual traditions. Here are a few words that originated from Sanskrit and we use in our daily language. Read and check if you knew the origins: Daily Use & Moral Values विद्या (Vidya) – Knowledge अविद्या (Avidya) – Ignorance सत्य (Satya) – Truth अहिंसा (Ahimsa) – Non-violence धर्म (Dharma) – Duty / Righteous conduct कर्म (Karma) – Action / Deed फल (Phala) – Result न्याय (Nyaya) – Justice शील (Sheel) – Character श्रद्धा (Shraddha) – Faith Education & Learning गुरु (Guru) – Teacher शिष्य (Shishya) – Student पाठ (Paatha) – Lesson अध्ययन (Adhyayanam) – Study अध्यापन (Adhyapanam) – Teaching परीक्षा (Pariksha) – Examination ज्ञान (Gyaanam) – Knowledge बुद्धि (Buddhi) – Intellect स्मृति (Smriti) – Memory Nature & Life पृथ्वी (Prithvi) – Earth जल (Jala) – Water वायु (Vayu) – Air अग्नि (Agni) – Fire आकाश (Akasha) – Sky वृक्ष (Vriksha) – Tree नदी (Nadi) – River सूर्य (Surya) – Sun चन्द्र (Chandra) – Moon Body & Health शरीर (Sharira) – Body मन (Manas) – Mind स्वास्थ्य (Swasthya) – Health रोग (Roga) – Disease बल (Bala) – Strength आहार (Aahara) – Food योग (Yoga) – Discipline / Exercise Grammar-Related (Basic) वर्ण (Varna) – Letter शब्द (Shabda) – Word वाक्य (Vakya) – Sentence संधि (Sandhi) – Joining of words समास (Samaasa) – Compound words कारक (Kaaraka) – Case relation Common Proverbs (Very Important) सत्यमेव जयते – Truth alone triumphs विद्या ददाति विनयम् – Knowledge gives humility कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते – You have the right to action, not the result अहिंसा परमो धर्मः – Non-violence is the highest duty For feedback or story ideas, reach us at timesnoweducation@timesgroup.com
