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Language of hymns recited
Not just Sanskrit, give primacy to Tamil: HC
K Kaushik, Sep 13, 2021: The Times of India
Every language spoken by the people is God’s language and it is impossible to believe that God understands only one language, Madras HC has observed while ordering that Tamil hymns/verses should be primarily recited at consecration ceremonies along with those in Sanskrit.
A division bench of Justices N Kirubakaran (since retired) and B Pugalendhi observed that various kinds of religions and beliefs are in existence in different countries. The places of worship change according to the culture and religion, but only the local language is being used for doing heavenly service in these places.
“However, in our country, it is made to believe that Sanskrit alone is God’s language and any other language is not equivalent. No doubt, Sanskrit is an ancient language with enormous ancient literature. The belief is spread in such a way that only if the Sanskrit Vedas are recited, the Gods will listen to the prayers of the devotees,” observed the judges. Referring to various ancient literatures showing the importance given to Tamil hymns at temples, the court said therefore it cannot be said that only one language alone is God’s language. If Tamil hymns cannot be used in temples situated in Tamil Nadu, it cannot be used anywhere else. The judges directed the state government to constitute a committee of Tamil scholars and devotees to identify and consolidate important Tamil hymns.
