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Introduction
Relating to Prakrta language, the following should be understood.
Alphabets of Präkệta
31, a,
301, ā,
Vowels , & i, i,
3, u,
3, ū,
8, e,
347 o
th, ka, 21, ca, T, ţa, a, ta,
Consonants 2, , , 5 kha, ga, gha, na
, , 37 37 cha, ja, jha, ña
8, 6, &, tha, da, dha, ņa 91, a, a, 7 tha, da, dha, na
is going to go
pa, 7, ya,
pha, ba, bha, ma ? , a ra, la, va
m.
sa, ha . (Anusvāra) (Anunāsika)
ñ It may be noted here that in Prāksta the use of na and ña occurs only in conjunct form. In Hemacandra Prāksta 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 .
Advanced Praksta Grammar
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