

There can only be improvement in the existing language and there cannot be any creation of language,' they added. The languages are in existence for centuries together and passed on from one generation to the other generation. The judges noted every language spoken by the people is God's language. Such a Godly language has to be used while performing Kudamuzhuku,' the court said. When it is connected with Gods, it is a Godly language. The above would only mean that Tamil language is connected with Gods.

It is believed that Lord Shiva played 'Thiruvilayadal' to test the knowledge of Tamil poets. 'As per mythology, Lord Shiva presided over the first academy (First Tamil Sangam). Another School of thought is that Lord Muruga created Tamil language.' It is believed that Tamil language is born out of pellet drum which fell from Lord Shiva while he was dancing. 'Tamil is not only one of the earliest ancient languages of the world but also a 'Language of Gods'. The court was hearing a petition seeking consecration of a temple in Karur district in the state seeking direction to government authorities, including the Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment to conduct consecration/ Kudamuzhukku/ Nanneerattu function of Arulmigu Pasupatheshwara Swamy Tirukovil by chanting Thirumuraikal, Tamil Saiva Manthiram (hymns) and also songs of Saint Amaravathi Aatrangarai Karurar. 'The belief is spread in such a way that only if the Sanskrit Vedas are recited, the Gods will listen to the prayers of the devotees,' the bench said. No doubt, Sanskrit is an ancient language with enormous ancient literature. However, in our country, it is made to believe that Sanskrit alone is Gods language and not any other language is equivalent. 'In those places, only the local language was stated to be used for doing heavenly service.

In various countries and religions, different types of beliefs were in existence and the places of worship also change according to the culture and religion. A bench of Justice N Kirubakaran, since retired, and Justice B Pugalendhi, in a recent order also said that in our country 'it is made to believe that Sanskrit alone is Gods' language'.
