Braj bhasha

Braj Bhasha is a Western Hindi language that is mainly spoken in the Indian region of Braj, which encompasses the districts of Mathura, Agra, Firozabad, Etah and Aligarh. It is one of the many dialects of Hindi and has a rich literary tradition, with many famous works of poetry and prose written in this language.

History

Braj Bhasha is believed to have originated in the 11th century AD. It was the dominant literary language in North India until the 19th century, when it was replaced by Khari Boli, the basis of modern standard Hindi. Despite this, Braj Bhasha continues to be used in religious and folk literature, and is still spoken in the Braj region.

Characteristics

Braj Bhasha is characterized by the use of the Devanagari script and a unique grammar that distinguishes it from other Hindi dialects. It is also known for its rich vocabulary, which includes many words borrowed from Sanskrit, Persian, and Arabic.

Literature

Braj Bhasha has a rich literary tradition, with many famous works of poetry and prose written in this language. The most famous of these is the Bhagavata Purana, a Hindu religious text that was translated into Braj Bhasha by the poet Surdas in the 16th century. Other notable works include the poetry of Raskhan, who wrote about the life of Krishna, and the plays of Bihari Lal, a 17th-century poet.

Current Status

Today, Braj Bhasha is considered an endangered language, with the number of speakers declining due to the increasing dominance of standard Hindi. However, efforts are being made to preserve the language, with several organizations promoting its use in literature and education.

See Also

• Hindi
• Braj
• Devanagari
• Surdas
• Raskhan
• Bihari Lal

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