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देवनागरी लिपि किस इम्पीर के उत्पादन में आई थी?
देवनागरी लिपि किस इम्पीर के उत्पादन में आई थी?
गुप्त साम्राज्य
देवनागरी लिपि किस प्रकार की लिपि है?
देवनागरी लिपि किस प्रकार की लिपि है?
अबुगिडा
कितने स्वर अक्षर होते हैं देवनागरी लिपि में?
कितने स्वर अक्षर होते हैं देवनागरी लिपि में?
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‘विराम' क्या है और यह किस कार्य के लिए उपयोग होता है?
‘विराम' क्या है और यह किस कार्य के लिए उपयोग होता है?
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देवनागरी लिपि में कितने व्यंजन अक्षर होते हैं?
देवनागरी लिपि में कितने व्यंजन अक्षर होते हैं?
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क्या हैं देवनागरी लिपि के मूल स्वर?
क्या हैं देवनागरी लिपि के मूल स्वर?
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देवनागरी लिपि में पूर्णविराम कौन-सा चिह्न होता है?
देवनागरी लिपि में पूर्णविराम कौन-सा चिह्न होता है?
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देवनागरी लिपि में '!' का प्रतीक किस नाम से जाना जाता है?
देवनागरी लिपि में '!' का प्रतीक किस नाम से जाना जाता है?
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देवनागरी लिपि को आजकल डिजिटल रूप में किसके उपयोग से प्रस्तुत किया जाता है?
देवनागरी लिपि को आजकल डिजिटल रूप में किसके उपयोग से प्रस्तुत किया जाता है?
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देवनागरी लिपि की प्रस्तुति में कौन-कौन से विशेष शैलियों का महत्व है?
देवनागरी लिपि की प्रस्तुति में कौन-कौन से विशेष शैलियों का महत्व है?
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देवनागरी लिपि किसके लिए सामान्य रूप से उपयोग की जाती है?
देवनागरी लिपि किसके लिए सामान्य रूप से उपयोग की जाती है?
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देवनागरी लिपि किस प्रकार के विशेषताओं के साथ अनेक प्रकार की भाषाओं के लिए उपयुक्त है?
देवनागरी लिपि किस प्रकार के विशेषताओं के साथ अनेक प्रकार की भाषाओं के लिए उपयुक्त है?
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Study Notes
Exploring Hindi: The Language and its Script
Hindi is a vibrant and widely-spoken language that enriches the cultural tapestry of India and beyond. While Hindi's popularity is often tied to its rich literature, poetry, and movies, today we'll delve into one of its fundamental elements: the script.
The Devanagari Script
Hindi and many other Indian languages primarily use the Devanagari script. This script originated in the Gupta Empire in the 4th and 5th centuries CE and has since undergone various refinements and adaptations. The Devanagari script is an abugida, a system where each character consists of a consonant-vowel sequence. The Devanagari script is known for its simplicity, ease of learning, and aesthetic appeal.
The Building Blocks: Consonants and Vowels
The Devanagari script uses a set of 33 consonant letters, 11 vowel letters, and a handful of special characters. Most consonants have a base form that can be modified by diacritics called 'vyanjana' to represent different sounds. The basic vowels are 'अ' (a), 'आ' (ā), 'इ' (i), 'ई' (ī), 'उ' (u), and 'ऊ' (ū).
Diacritics and Consonant Clusters
While the basic consonant-vowel sequence is simple, the Devanagari script allows for complex consonant clusters and various diacritics to modify vowels, consonants, or both. For example, the diacritic '्' (virama) suppresses the vowel of the previous letter, enabling the formation of consonant clusters.
Punctuation and Other Symbols
The Devanagari script also includes a rich set of punctuation marks and special characters for use in various contexts. For instance, the '.' (dot) is represented by the character '।' (viramadanda), while the '!' (exclamation mark) is represented by '!'.
Digital Representation and Typography
Today, the Devanagari script is often represented in digital form using Unicode, enabling its use across various platforms. Typography is also an important aspect of the script's presentation, with several distinctive styles being used throughout the centuries.
Regional Variations
While the Devanagari script is commonly used for Hindi, it is also used for many other languages with slight variations in writing style, pronunciation, and orthography. For example, the script is used to write Nepali, Marathi, Sanskrit, and many more languages.
Conclusion
The Devanagari script is a beautifully simple yet highly versatile system that enables the expression of one of the world's most vibrant and rich languages. As the script evolves and adapts to new technologies and contexts, its importance continues to grow within the global community of language and literature lovers.
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Delve into the origins, structure, and versatility of the Devanagari script used in Hindi and other Indian languages. Learn about the consonants, vowels, diacritics, punctuation, digital representation, typography, and regional variations within this elegant script.
