classical Sanskrit

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noun

1. Sanskrit of an ancient period earlier than that of the Prakrits and later than Vedic.

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classical Sanskrit

Nor is it unimportant that Manu is the son of the sun-god, and that the phrase “the seven rishis” in classical Sanskrit is a designation of the seven stars of the Great Bear.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" by Various

Next to these we have some in verses very similar to those that are to be found in classical Sanskrit.

From A History of Indian Philosophy, Volume 1 by Dasgupta, Surendranath

The use of birch bark for literary purposes is attested by the earliest classical Sanskrit writers.

From Chips From A German Workshop, Vol. V. Miscellaneous Later Essays by Müller, F. Max (Friedrich Max)

The reason for it is simply this: classical Sanskrit was only restored, if in some things perfected, by Panini.

From Five Years of Theosophy by Various

Zend, if compared with classical Sanskrit, exhibits in many points of grammar, features of a more primitive character than Sanskrit.

From Chips From A German Workshop - Volume I Essays on the Science of Religion by Müller, F. Max (Friedrich Max)