2025, Vol. 11, Issue 5, Part D

This study explores the metaphysical and linguistic essence of the Akshara (Vēdākshara) as presented in the Vēdic tradition. It distinguishes between the Vēdic and Sanskrit languages asserting that while Sanskrit evolved from the Vēdic tongue, the two differ fundamentally in grammar, structure, and spiritual function. The Vēdas, described as Chhandas (metrical and prosodic in nature), are identified as the only authentic source of the original divine language. The paper explains that in the Vēdas, language is Vēdākshara-centered (Akshara-pradhāna), whereas in later human languages, it becomes sound-and root-centered (Shabda-dhātu-pradhāna).
Through scriptural references, we established that Vēdāksharas (Aksharās) emerge at the intersection of vital, life, and sound energies, while words arise from the union of desire, emotion, and effort. Thus, the Akshara embodies the inner vital consciousness of beings, while words express external sensory experiences. The analysis concludes that Akshara represents the metaphysical principle sustaining life and consciousness, whereas words and sounds manifest human knowledge and emotional expression.