In which of the following texts, it is stated that those who could not speak…
2018
In which of the following texts, it is stated that those who could not speak Sanskrit language correctly were called ‘Mlecchas’?
Answer: D. Shatapatha Brahmana — The Shatapatha Brahmana mentions that people who could not speak correct and pure Sanskrit were referred to as ‘Mlecchas’. Here, the term Mleccha was used…
- A.
Shvetashvatara Upanishad
- B.
Gopatha Brahmana
- C.
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
- D.
Shatapatha Brahmana
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Correct answer: D
The Shatapatha Brahmana mentions that people who could not speak correct and pure Sanskrit were referred to as ‘Mlecchas’. Here, the term Mleccha was used mainly in a linguistic and cultural sense, not as a racial term.
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