Authors:

Neha Hariyani, Gayatri Govalvanshi

Abstract:

For several centuries, Indian languages have been grouped into the Aryan and Dravidian families. This system impacted linguistic studies for many years. Despite this binary categorization, it often overlooks significant historical contacts, structural resemblances, and cultural exchanges among these languages. The study presents the idea of Bhartiya Bhasha Pariwar as a linguistic framework that focuses on connectivity instead of isolation. The research illustrates the evolution of Aryan and Dravidian languages throughout time, influenced by phonetic patterns, lexical borrowings, syntactic links, and associated literary and cultural activities. The study continues by criticizing colonial language paradigms and supporting an indigenous perspective that recognizes the potential for unity among the many languages in India. The proposed framework enhances comprehension of Indian languages collectively and contributes to contemporary linguistic discourse by presenting a culturally Indian language categorization and analytical approach that encompasses all languages.

Keywords:

Bhartiya Bhasha Pariwar; Aryan Languages; Dravidian Languages; Indian Linguistic Tradition; Language Contact; Linguistic Convergence; Indigenous Linguistic Framework; Colonial Language Models; Unity in Diversity; Indian Language Studies

Vol & Issue:

VOL.17, ISSUE No.4, December 2025