Paninian
Paninian refers to the Indian grammarian Panini and to the linguistic tradition associated with his work on Sanskrit grammar. Panini is traditionally dated to the later part of the first millennium BCE, with most scholars placing his life in the 4th century BCE, though exact dates are uncertain. His most influential work, the Ashtadhyayi, is a comprehensive treatise written in concise sutras that systematizes Sanskrit phonology, morphology, and syntax. The term Paninian is used to describe the grammar theory and method developed in and around this tradition.
The Ashtadhyayi, literally meaning eight chapters, presents a framework of rules governing word formation and sentence
Paninian grammar had a profound and enduring influence on Sanskrit scholarship. It became the standard descriptive
In contemporary usage, Paninian denotes the grammatical system, its practitioners, and the scholarly lineage associated with