2.2 Overall Journey of Language

2.2 The Overall Journey of Language

The transition of language and the changes in methods of communication are very much evident since ‘the beginning’. The whole journey of language is divided into the parts created, as new methods of transfering information are invented. However, these parts also merge into each other creating an evolutionary journey. This journey of Language can be analysed using differet methods, such as:

• Using Prof. G.N. Devy’s analysis and considering Languages to be

Memories

This model shows each cube as a particle or store of memory. Initially these particles come together in a systematic way as languages are developed to record these bits of memory using a set of rules. They then start to scatter away from each other as the use of these languages start to decline.

Figure 2.2.1a (left overlap) A model representing the theory of perceiving language as particles of memories

Figure 2.2.2a (left overlap) A model representing the theory of perceiving language as a set of rules

Figure 2.2.3a (left overlap) A model representing the theory of perceiving language as particles of memories

• Considering languages to be a set of individual rules called

Grammer.

This model shows how the nature of communication changed from being chaotic (as humans today perceive it) to being organised with a given sense of direction

• Mapping the the complexity of languages for humans

This model shows the communication initially being wide spread . Gradually a sense of direction is created as languages start to develop; but then these spaces become fragment into smaller areas creating a labrynth which can confuse a person

Initial Methods of Communication

Language as particles of Memories

All memories are stored in only the brain of a human being and therefore they are grouped together and interlinked. Development and Structuring of Language Traces of Language and State of Aphasia

As writing systems are invented, memories are recorded on different mediums such as paper or tablets along with the brains. Therefore, they start to disperse. The increasing use of different mediums to store memories leads to the memories being completely scattered as they start to ‘evaporate’ from the brain

Language as a set of rules

The ancient techniques used to communicate were an amalgamation of various methods which is why they did not have a set of written rules. Gradually as different languages are invented, a complex system is formed which helps in identifying the different languages and using them in an orderly fashion.

Figure 2.2.1b (right overlap) A diagram representing the theory of perceiving language as particles of memories

Figure 2.2.2b (right overlap) A diagram representing the theory of perceiving language as a set of rules

Figure 2.2.3b (right overlap) A diagram representing the theory of perceiving language as particles of memories

The different languages can be identified clearly due to their individual set of rules however some of them start to deteriorate as others over-power them.

Complexity of Language

The ancient techniques used for communication did not have a particular set of rules and humans communicated using mediums which were at their convinience therefore communication for them was simpler than it is today. As grammer is introduced and languages start dividing, each language forms their own set of rules, therefore the complexity increases. Humans have to first understand these set of rules to use the language in any way. The decreasing use of native languages due to natural causes and the influence of more powerful languages has led to a reduction in the total number of languages.

• Looking at Language in relation to the notion of the Truth

This model shows how the path of Truth is widespread initially; then it gradually becomes narrower and starts getting buried deeper into the ground.

The layer of the basic evolution of language (as perceived by people today) is overlapped with the notion of the Truth). Initially the methods of communication are informal and chaotic which gradually develops into a formal and organised structure. Gradually that grid starts to fade away as languages start depleting

Figure 2.2.4a (left overlap) 2 models representing the notion of ‘Truth’ and it with the layer of the evolution of language

Figure 2.2.5a (left overlap) Model representing showing the addition of the layer of the central core

Figure 2.2.6a (left overlap) Plan (top) and elevation (bottom) of model representing the entire evolution of language

The layer of the central core (representing initial languages such as Pali, Prakrit and Sanskrit which held the aim of uniting people as a whole to the present (the Truth) through traditional activities such as dance, msuic and meditation

The plan of this model shows how the spatial nature changes as one progresses from one end to another according to the entire journey of language.

The elevation of the model shows how spaces are grounded at first and as languages start to develop they move away from the ground going further away from the ‘Truth’

Initial Methods of Communication Development and Structuring of Language

Language in relation to the notion of ‘The Truth’

Communication is grounded and connected to the ‘Line of Truth’ As language develops, communication methods start to detach from the ‘Truth’ Traces of Language and State of Aphasia

The line of truth has narrowed to being almost negligable and communication systems have risen above completely detached from it

Figure 2.2.4b (right overlap) A diagram representing the ‘Line of Truth’ and its relation to the development of Langauge

Figure 2.2.5b (right overlap) A diagram representing the entire journey of Language

Figure 2.2.6b (right overlap) A diagram representing the entire journey of Language sectionally

Communication is informal initially which helps in developing traditional activities Language starts to develop in a formal way with a strict set of rules and grammer, creating an organised method of communication The depletion of Language starts leaving behind only traces and ruins of the grammer.

Initially the spaces are informal, raw and surrounded by the nature. This gradually changes to the spaces being surrounded by man-made structures. The man-made structures start to become stronger and the raw spaces start to get buried along with the ‘Line of Truth’ The man-made structures too start to deplete and ruins remain as languages start to become extinct