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Shabda (Samskrit: शब्दः) a word similar to many others like Dharma and Jnana used in Sanatana Dharma, is of significance in the development of the language system and expression of thought. It is defined and explained as a that "heard by the ear" or it is a "sound (ध्वनिः)" or "a cry, roar (रवः)" by Vaiyyakaranas, apart from being used as a technical term (संज्ञा) of a valid tool of knowledge (cognition) or [[Pramana (प्रमाणम्)]] by the Darshanikas.

Shabda (Samskrit: शब्दः) a word similar to many others like Dharma and Jnana used in Sanatana Dharma, is of significance in the development of the language system and expression of thought. It is through Speech that one goes about his Lokayatra (journey through world). Acharya Dandi, one of the earliest Alamkarikas, further describes<blockquote>वाचामेव प्रसादेन लोकयात्रा प्रवर्तते ।। १.३ ।।</blockquote><blockquote>इदमन्धन्तमः कृत्स्नं जायेत भुवनत्रयम् यदि शब्दाहवयं ज्योतिरासंसारन्न दीप्यते ।। १.४ ।। (Kavyadarsha. 1.3-4)<ref>Kavyadarsha by Dandi ([https://sa.wikisource.org/wiki/%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B5%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A6%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B6%E0%A4%83/%E0%A4%AA%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%A5%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%9A%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%9B%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%A6%E0%A4% Pariccheda 1])</ref></blockquote>All the three worlds would have been enveloped in blinding darkness, had there been no language, the brilliant light that shines eternally.<ref>[https://www.academia.edu/38924945/Sanskrit_and_Speech_Language_Pathology Sanskrit and Speech Language Pathology] by Dr. Sampadananda Mishra</ref>

 

Shabda is defined and explained as a that "heard by the ear" or it is a "sound (ध्वनिः)" or "a cry, roar (रवः)" by Vaiyakaranas, apart from being used as a technical term (संज्ञा) of a valid tool of knowledge (cognition) or [[Pramana (प्रमाणम्)]] by the Darshanikas.

'''Science of Dhvani''' ('''ध्वनिविज्ञानम्)''', involves the study of Dhvani (Sound), the synonymous terms, place of utterance and speech mechanism (उच्चारणस्थानानि वाग्यन्त्राणि), origin and classification of sounds, siddhantas involved in the production and propagation of sound, auditory organ and mechanism of reception of sound.

'''Science of Dhvani''' ('''ध्वनिविज्ञानम्)''', involves the study of Dhvani (Sound), the synonymous terms, place of utterance and speech mechanism (उच्चारणस्थानानि वाग्यन्त्राणि), origin and classification of sounds, siddhantas involved in the production and propagation of sound, auditory organ and mechanism of reception of sound.

=== Dhvani (ध्वनिः) and Varna (वर्णम्) ===

=== Dhvani (ध्वनिः) and Varna (वर्णम्) ===

According to Nayyayikas, Shabda (Sound) is of two kinds, namely, Dhvani (ध्वनिः) and Varna (वर्णम्). The same concept is mentioned in Bhashapariccheda.<blockquote>शब्दो ध्वनिश्च वर्णश्च मृदङ्गादिभवो ध्वनि:।।164।।</blockquote><blockquote>कण्ठसंयोगादिजन्या वर्णास्ते कादयो मता: सर्व: शब्दो नभोवृत्ति: श्रोत्रोत्पन्नस्तु गृह्यते।।165।। (Nyayasiddhanta Muktavali 164-165)<ref>Nyayasiddhanta Muktavali ([https://sa.wikisource.org/wiki/%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A7%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%80 न्यायसिद्धान्तमुक्तावली])</ref></blockquote>Meaning: Sound is inarticulate (ध्वनिः) and articulate (वर्णम्). Inarticulate sound is that which is produced from a drum. Sounds such as ka that are produced by the conjunction of the throat and so on, are regarded as articulate. All sounds abide (inherent) in ether or space (नभोवृत्ति:), but it is perceived when it is produced in the ear (in the case of distant sounds which are imperceptible).<ref>Swami Madhavananda, (1954 Second Edition) ''Bhasa-Pariccheda with Siddhanta Muktavali by Visvanatha Nyaya-Panchanana. (English Translation)'' Almora: Advaita Ashram (Pages 266)</ref>

According to Nayyayikas, Shabda (Sound) is of two kinds, namely, Dhvani (ध्वनिः) and Varna (वर्णम्). The same concept is mentioned in Bhashapariccheda.<blockquote>शब्दो ध्वनिश्च वर्णश्च मृदङ्गादिभवो ध्वनि:।।164।।</blockquote><blockquote>कण्ठसंयोगादिजन्या वर्णास्ते कादयो मता: सर्व: शब्दो नभोवृत्ति: श्रोत्रोत्पन्नस्तु गृह्यते।।165।। (Nyayasiddhanta Muktavali 164-165)<ref>Nyayasiddhanta Muktavali ([https://sa.wikisource.org/wiki/%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A7%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%80 न्यायसिद्धान्तमुक्तावली])</ref></blockquote>Meaning: Sound is inarticulate (ध्वनिः) and articulate (वर्णम्). Inarticulate sound is that which is produced from a drum. Sounds such as ka that are produced by the conjunction of the throat and so on, are regarded as articulate. All sounds abide (inherent) in ether or space (नभोवृत्ति:), but it is perceived when it is produced in the ear (in the case of distant sounds which are imperceptible).<ref>Swami Madhavananda, (1954 Second Edition) ''Bhasa-Pariccheda with Siddhanta Muktavali by Visvanatha Nyaya-Panchanana. (English Translation)'' Almora: Advaita Ashram (Pages 266)</ref>

[[File:Classification of Shabdas based on origin.PNG|thumb|600.234x600.234px|Classification based on Shabdotpatti]]

[[File:Classification of Shabdas based on origin.PNG|thumb|Classification based on Shabdotpatti]]

A dhvani is an inarticulate sound, e.g. the sound of a bell or a drum. It has no fixed nature of its own, nor any fixed relation to other similar sounds. This Dhvani is thus incapable of forming parts of a language. From a linguistic standpoint, the cries of birds, and beasts and even newborn babies are considered inarticulate. They are as variable and disorderly as sounds produced by physical things and do not lend themselves to any use as alphabet of a language.<ref name=":7" /> It is clear from the fact that he who makes noise is told: "Make shabda", "Do not make shabda" etc, thus Dhvani is Shabda.

A dhvani is an inarticulate sound, e.g. the sound of a bell or a drum. It has no fixed nature of its own, nor any fixed relation to other similar sounds. This Dhvani is thus incapable of forming parts of a language. From a linguistic standpoint, the cries of birds, and beasts and even newborn babies are considered inarticulate. They are as variable and disorderly as sounds produced by physical things and do not lend themselves to any use as alphabet of a language.<ref name=":7" /> It is clear from the fact that he who makes noise is told: "Make shabda", "Do not make shabda" etc, thus Dhvani is Shabda.