Is there any benefit in learning Pali or Sanskrit?
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Much of the Theravadan scriptures are written in Pali , so are a lot manuscripts written in Sanskrit , but is there any benefit in learning these languages while the Canon is already translated in other languages i.e. English?
Also:
- Should one learn Pali or Sanskrit first?
- Should one put effort in learning to speak Pali/Sanskrit (_if that is possible_)?
Asked by Jordy van Ekelen
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Sep 11, 2014, 04:13 PM
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