Sanskrit in religious context is said to be a sacred and holy language. This language was cultivated primarily for religious reasons and religious services, normally by people who speak another language as their primary form of speech in their daily lives. Sanskrit is a philosophical language of Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism. It is also a bridge language, or a lingua franca, a dialect that is used as a third language to communicate between one another when both parties speak a different native tongue. This language is a common ground, or a third language that is interpretable between those two parties who do not speak the others native tongue. This instance of lingua franca was used not just for cultural, religious, diplomatic and administrative convenience, but as a way for people to trade goods. Sanskrit’s unique third party, holy language, was originally developed for the educated people of ancient and medieval India and Nepal. Sanskrit was even observed as a high cultured language used in Southeast and Central Asia. Sanskrit has eventually stopped being a third language and ended up only being a language that the upper-class used, it was also used as a court language in kingdoms of Southeast Asia.

Sanskrit Tattoo Designs

The Sanskrit text holds a lot of spiritual meanings. When getting a Sanskrit tattoo, the text usually spells out names, or what they call ‘power words’. When dealing with Sanskrit tattoos and power words, the word that the text spells out are more than often positive words. Happiness, reliable, truth, and focus are just example of power words. Many Sanskrit tattoos are done in wildly vibrant colors. The patterns on these symbols are so intricate, they make a very eye catching and pleasant illusion.

Sanskrit Om Design

Om is a word, or more of a sound, that is a spiritual icon of the Hindu religion. It is also popular in Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. This mystical syllable was often hummed and uttered while praying, beginning their day, meditating, or while on journeys. They symbol itself is seen throughout every Hindu temple. This symbol is often seen in the beginning of letters and the head of important hand-written messages. This symbol conveys an understanding of the universe and the honoring of the creation of life.