Brahmā’s Body is Language : An Analytical Approach

Abstract

Language is a natural function of the mind. It arises naturally by contemplating things just as Vak arose while Brahmā was thinking and contemplating about who he was. Language is the tool for knowledge and wisdom. Language arose as a result of Brahmā’s endeavour to contemplate and transmit knowledge (the Vedas). Words are the symbolic form of ideas. When you see something, you translate it into words in your brain. That’s why one learns different languages so one can think differently. Language is this supreme being in the form of sound. (Pranava) Om  is the core of Language because it contains all the shapes of the mouth that are required to produce all the vowels. The vowels are the heart of a language and consonants are the body of a language. The Poetry is the most refined and beautiful form of language. The fine hairs of the body are the delicate 28 syllable poems called Uṣṇik, its smooth complexion is a praiseworthy 24 syllable poetry called Gāyatrī, and so are other organs. The vowels are the life force of Brahmā, the semi vowels are its strength, the syllable are the senses, and the consonants define its form. Music and the seven universal musical notes are also included as a form of language. References: Srīmad Bhāgavatam, Part 3/Ch.12