CHENNAI, INDIA, May 29, 2004: Not many know that Tamil, states this
report, which is to be accorded classical language status by the Indian
government, is even older than Sanskrit, often dubbed the language of
the Gods. However, it is unique in that it is a living language spoken
by around 66 million people all over the world, mostly in India and Sri
Lanka. People here are watching whether recognition of Tamil as a
"classical language," as promised in the Common Minimum Programme of
the new government in New Delhi, will help promote it as a modern
language. "Tamil is older than Sanskrit and it has always been the
demand of Dravidian parties to officially declare it a classical
language. We are very happy," said Communications and IT Minister
Dayanidhi Maran of the DMK.
HPI adds: From brief research on Google, it appears only Sanskrit is
presently designated a "classical language" of India, though additional
information would be appreciated.
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Tamil to be Declared "Classical Language" in India
Je ne connais rien aux langues dravidiennes...Sisyphe wrote: Mais ce tamoul qui est "older than Sanskrit", se présente-t-il réellement aujourd'hui sous la même forme qu'il y a deux mille ans ? J'ai des doutes.
Modestement à mon niveau, je ne connais aucune langue qui soit à la fois encore parlée et qui de plus n'ait subi aucune modifcation depuis 2000 ans.However, it is unique in that it is a living language
Mais ici parle-t-on de "recherche" sur une "vieille langue" ou de la promotion d'une ancienne langue encore vivante ce qui suppose une richesse incomparable quant à l'étude de l'évolution?
j'arrête là, je sens que je ne vais plus suivre aprés
