classical Sanskrit

American  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

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

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" by Various

In other cases, names unknown in classical Sanskrit, but obviously compounded of Sanskrit words, have been given by the Malays or Javanese.

From A Manual of the Malay language With an Introductory Sketch of the Sanskrit Element in Malay by Maxwell, William Edward, Sir

A modern student knows that in language the Upani@sads approach the classical Sanskrit; the ideas preached also show that they are the culmination of the intellectual achievement of a great epoch.

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

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)

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