classical Sanskrit

noun

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

Example Sentences

It is believed that these Pracrits represented certain local dialects, as opposed to the purer and more classical Sanskrit.

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The stress-accent of classical Sanskrit has as a rule been preserved throughout.

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The suffix in -um is an accusative, like the corresponding infinitive of classical Sanskrit.

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But those who are properly equipped can see many beauties in classical Sanskrit poetry which are entirely lost to others.

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Both these great epics are composed in the same form of the çloka metre as that employed in classical Sanskrit poetry.

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