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Introduction Relating to Prákyta language, the following should be understood.
Alphabets of Praksta
Vowels 37, 37, ?, , 3, , 9, 3 a, ā, i, i, u, d, e, o
Consonants as, a, a, a, 5 ka, kha, ga, gha, na 2, 3, 5, 7, ca, cha, ja, jha, ña
tha, da, dha, ņa
ta
tha, da, dha, na
pa, pha, ba, bha, ma 9, , , a ya, ra, la, va
sa, ha . (Anusvāra) (Anunåsika)
ń, It may be noted here that in Prāksta the use of na and ña is not found in non-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 m.
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