Question

Why did saint poets translate religious works in Sanskrit to more common tongues?

• A. Because regional languages were considered holier for devotional poetry
• B. Because they had learnt new languages
• C. Because not everyone knew Sanskrit but were familiar with their own languages which were more common
• D. Because regional languages were considered classical with their rich grammar and vocabulary

Answer 1

The correct option is C Because not everyone knew Sanskrit but were familiar with their own languages which were more common

Saint poets during the Bhakti era translated religious works from Sanskrit to other regional languages like Tamil and Telugu. This brought more people into the fold of the religion since not everyone knew Sanskrit.