A Comparative Study of Santali Language and Sanskrit

Abstract

The ‘Santal’ tribe is one of the most ancient tribes on earth. There are many races in the world. Like those races, the ‘Santal’ tribe also resides in many regions. Every race has their own language with which they express their inner words and continually discuss their literature. Likewise, the ‘Santal’ tribe has their own language. Through which language, the ‘Santal’ tribe communicates it is called ‘Santali Language’. Like the ‘Santal’ tribe, ‘Santali Language’ is also very ancient. Like the other Language, Sanskrit Language is also one of the most ancient languages. Sanskrit Language belongs to the ‘Arya’ race. Long ago, people of the Sanskrit race used to reside with Santal tribe. Consequently, the effect of the Santali language views in the Sanskrit language. The many words of the Sanskrit language consist with the help of the words of the Santali Language.