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What religions speak sanskrit?

While Sanskrit is a sacred language for many religions, it's not technically "spoken" in the way we think of modern languages.

Here's a breakdown:

* Hinduism: Sanskrit is considered the divine language of Hinduism. It's used in religious texts like the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and many sacred chants and mantras. However, it's not a spoken language in everyday life for most Hindus.

* Buddhism: Sanskrit was the original language of many Buddhist scriptures like the Pali Canon. While it's not spoken by Buddhists today, it still holds significance in Buddhist traditions.

* Jainism: Sanskrit is also important in Jainism, used in sacred texts and rituals.

* Other Religions: Some other Indian religions like Sikhism and some esoteric traditions also use Sanskrit in their texts and practices.

Important Note: While Sanskrit is a sacred language for these religions, it's not a language spoken by everyone who practices these faiths. Modern-day adherents of these religions primarily speak various regional languages. Sanskrit is primarily used in religious contexts, especially in rituals and study of religious texts.

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