Sanskrit is an ancient language that belongs to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European languages. It is one of the oldest languages in the world, with some scholars dating its origins to as early as 1500 BCE. Sanskrit is the sacred language of Hinduism, and it is also used in Jainism and Buddhism. It is a highly inflected language, meaning that words change their form depending on their function in a sentence. Sanskrit has a rich literary tradition, and it is still used today in scholarly and religious contexts.
Here are some interesting facts about Sanskrit:
• The word "Sanskrit" comes from the Sanskrit word "samskṛta", which means "refined" or "perfected".
• Sanskrit is a very regular language, with a very consistent grammar and vocabulary.
• Sanskrit has a very large vocabulary, with some estimates putting the number of words at over 100,000.
• Sanskrit is a tonal language, meaning that the pitch of a syllable can change the meaning of a word.
• Sanskrit is a written language, and it uses the Brahmi script.
• Sanskrit is still spoken by a small number of people in India, but it is mostly used as a liturgical language.
• Sanskrit has had a major influence on other languages, including Hindi, Pali, and Tibetan.
If you are interested in learning more about Sanskrit, there are many resources available online and in libraries. You can also find classes and workshops in Sanskrit that are offered by universities and cultural organizations.
Department of Sanskrit of Dhaka University Offers Master Degree in Sanskrit.
Name of the Program: Masters in Sanskrit
Eligibility for Admission:
Four Years of Bachelor from any UGC approved University
Minimum 3.25 in 4.0 scale of grade point in Bachelor
Total 6.5 in SSC and HSC with minimum GPA of 3.0 in each examination
Masters’ degree holders/ Post Graduates also may apply
Minimum 3.25 in 4.0 scale of grade point in Masters/Postgraduation
Application Deadline: July 25, 2023
Number of Vacant seats: 27(Twenty-Seven)
Cost of Admission Form: BDT.2,000/-
For downloading Admission Form CLICK HERE
For further details see the published circular:
