What is the difference between Sanskrit and Prakrit?

Sanskrit and Prakrit are considered as the most ancient languages in the world. Sanskrit refers to a historical Indo-Aryans language whose meaning is of a "refined speech." This language is used by some for religious purposes too. The Buddhist and Hindu religions normally use this language as their major liturgical language. In this modern age, India includes Sanskrit as one of its 22 scheduled languages. The Uttarakhand also has the Sanskrit as their major language.

This language has been traced back to the 4th century BCE. Sanskrit has influenced a lot of Indian languages, such as Latin and Greek, influenced several English words. On the other side of the coin is the Prakrit language, which received its name after a particular group of Middle Indic. This Middle Indic people also belong to the Indo-Aryans. The root meaning of the word Prakrit is "original," "natural," "usual," or "ordinary." This language as well is practiced with several traditions and cultures across the Indian subcontinent.

The origins of Sanskrit are thought to have been procured from the primitive Indo-European language. Prakrit is a dialect form of Sanskrit language. It was portrayed in literature as the language of the demons or people who are lower class. Prakrit is a dialect of Sanskrit language, and it is because Prakrit is a dialect or an impure type of Sanskrit language. Sanskrit and Prakrit are both written in the Devanagari script.

In Sanskrit, both of these languages are employed with certain subtle differences. In Sanskrit dramaturgy, both of these languages were used. The superior characters in a play such as the King, Jester, Vidushaka, and the chief minister converse in the Sanskrit language. On the other hand, the middle and lower characters in a Sanskrit play, such as the attendants, the charioteer, the chamberlain, and others unite in the Prakrit language.