Sanskrit is an ancient Indian language. This is why most of the Indian scriptures, shlokas, hymns were in Sanskrit language. The vibrations and sounds of Sanskrit are considered to have inherent spiritual and healing power. Shlokas are considered treasure houses of ancient knowledge and wisdom, and listening to them helps to keep these messages alive for future generations. The soothing sounds and positive energy generated during recitation contribute to inner peace and a balanced state of mind. However, not all are comfortable with listening to Sanskrit Shlokas. On this Sanskrit says ;
श्लोकस्तु श्लोकतां याति यत्र तिष्ठन्ति साधवः|
लकारो लुप्यते तत्र यत्र तिष्ठन्त्यसाधवः||
Shlokastu shlokataam yaati yatra tishthanti saadhavah.
Lakaro lupyate tatra yatra tishthantyasaadhavah.
Shlokastu = verses.
Shlokataam = enjoying the poetic content and beauty of poetry.
Yaati = result in, go.
Yatra = where.
Tishthanti = stay, assemble.
Saadhavah = noble and knowledgeable
persons.
Lakaaro = letter or the sound 'la' .
Lupyate = disappear.
Tatra = there.
Tishthantyasaadhavah = tishthanti + asaadhavah.
Asaadhavah = mean and wicked persons.
i.e. In an assembly gathering where gentlemen and literature lovers are present, Shlokas (Sanskrit poetry) are appreciated and enjoyed by people. But in a gathering where asadhu (vile and wicked) people are present, the 'l' sound of the word 'Shloka' is lost and it becomes 'shoka'. Due to the uncivilized behavior of wicked people in that gathering the atmosphere does not become cordial but becomes sorrowful.
This verses emphasis that there is a single letter which transform the entire meaning of shlokas. "Shoka" is derived from Sanskrit, where it carries the same meaning of sorrow, grief, or affliction. What suppose to be spiritual can turns into sorrowful, just because of the unruly behaviour of the wicked persons, who do not appreciate the finer points of poetry.
Listening to Sanskrit shlokas is good because it can reduce stress, improve focus and memory, and promote emotional well-being by calming the mind and generating positive vibrations.
