Friday, May 17, 2013

Tamil vs Sanskrit


Hate these language wars, these are not less than religion wars. In both cases one want to prove the supremacy over all others.
and may be It's easy to prove which language is older (No one has yet proved) than to convince people.
It is much easier to assume which language is older (be it Sanskrit or Tamil). But, it is hard to unite Indians, if they get divided again & again.
It is very difficult to deal with people. Both Languages are great in my opinion, might be contemporary, both the oldest, the parent languages of the world (atleast for Subcontinent). Usually there are two parents right?  So why to fight ?


language is a tool we use to communicate. Each language have rich cultural heritage. Not just one alone. I gave the parents example for sake of understanding. Every language has an evolution. Borrows words or give words. Latin, roman, Sanskrit, Prakrit, Telugu, Urdu or whatever. None of the present languages evolved independently. you can see many interlink words.While someone feel proud about their language, they should even understand the other person has same sought (In few cases More or Less) of pride for their own. 'Cultural' heritage can't be projected as language heritage. Only each language speaking people of SAME area have same culture. Though the language is like a root map for culture, it cant be a map by itself. For example I see vast culture difference among telugus in AP itself. Same case with TN, Lankan, Malaysian tamils. WB and Bangladesh Bengalis, Never forget about the  culture differences between hindi speaking states. 
After all, In India for every 100KMs, we see a different slang, food habits, traditions etc.
As in relationship, if some one tries to prove their supremacy contiguously that would end up a breakup. Same here with people fighting religion/language supremacy will only end up with hatred among their hearts.