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## Native Words
Words that do not have any root or suffix, are not derived from any language, and are taken from a tradition or regional language are called native words. Acharya Hemchandra, in his *Deshinam Mala*, clarifies the nature of native words, writing:
> "Those words which are not proven or unproven, which are not found in the scriptures, and which are not derived from any language, are considered native words." (1)
Vyakarana Trivikram says that *Aarsh* and *Deshya* words are the established usage of different languages, hence they do not require grammar. The *Naipatik* words mentioned in *Anuyogadwar* can be considered under native words. In *Agam* and their commentary texts, there is mention of 18 types of native languages. It is not clear which these 18 languages were. Due to being learned in different regions, Acharyas used various regional words to enrich the knowledge of their disciples. Many regional native words have been used in *Nirukti* literature.
**Appendix-8**
*Pindanirukti* uses native words extensively. Commentator Malayagiri used phrases like "Deshivacanametad" and "Deshitvat" for many words, but besides these, many native words and native verbs have been used in this text.
Some Acharyas consider number words like *Panpanna*, *Pannas*, *Bayalis*, etc. as native words. We have not included number words in this collection. There is disagreement among scholars about imitative words and verbs received by order, but we have accepted them as native words. Many words are also found in Sanskrit dictionaries, but if they are considered native in *Deshinam Mala*, then they have been included in this collection. The *Deshishabda Kosh*, published by Jain Vishvabharati, Ladnun, has selected over ten thousand native words.
1. *Deshi* 1/3. 2. *Rajati* p. 341