Has the word Namaaz originated from Sanskrit?

Author: Nikshey Dhiman Date: 15/02/2024

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Sanskrit?

Sanskrit, the language of literature and the general public for thousands of years, nearly died out over time, primarily because it was bestowed with the title of divinity.

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Vedic

Vedic Sanskrit had to be adopted in distant societies as well, with the same sense of belonging that it used to define the activities of its own society.

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Sanskrit Word

Muslims refer to and carry out the act of worship known as Namaz, even though it is known as Salat in the Quran. The Sanskrit root Namas is where the word "Namaz" originates.

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Vedas

It means to bow with respect and devotion when it is used for the first time in the Rigveda. See Namo Namastestu Sahasrakritvah Punascha Bhooyopi Namo Namaste, a verse from the eleventh chapter of the Geeta.

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Journey 

This Sanskrit word Namas traveled through India and reached Iran where the ancient Persian Avesta started calling it Namaz.

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West Side

The flow of Sanskrit was not only westerly, but also easterly in direction. She also "touched" the hearts of the Chinese by introducing them to the word "silence."

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West Side

Touch is referred to as chhu in Chinese, and meditative silence is called maun. 

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Afghanistan

In a similar vein, "Ashvak" in Sanskrit became "Aavgan" in Prakrit, "Afghan" in Persian, and the place suffix "Stan" combined with it.

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