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Introduction Relating to Prāksta language, the following should be understood.
Alphabets of Praksta
Vowels 31, 371, 3, 2, 3, 3, 8, 377 a, a, i, i, u, ū, e, o
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Consonants as, a, 7, 9, 3 ka, kha, ga, gha, na 7, 5, , 57, 37 ca, cha, ja, jha, ña č, 3, 5, 7, u ţa, tha, da, dha, ņa
ta, tha, da, dha, na a ", q, H, pa, pha, ba, bha, ma
ya,
ra,
la, va
sa, ha . (Anusvāra) m,
(Anunāsika)
It may be noted here that in Prakrta the use of na and ña is not found in non-conjunct form. In Hemacandra Prákyta Grammar the use of na and ña in conjunct form is traceable. The use of na is seen in conjunct and non-conjunct form. The alternative of na, ña, na in conjunct form is m.
Praksta Exercise Book
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