This remarkable study explores how human language may be appreciated as a reflection of the natural laws of the universe. Describing how different philosophical premises lead to different views of language--including English and Mandarin--the book especially considers the close relationship between Advaita Vendanta philosophy and Sanskrit. Examining the nature of words, its various categories, and meanings, this record argues that speech is seen as having an innate and unique capacity to reflect the light of consciousness.

Paul Douglas is a student and practitioner of Advaita Vedanta Hindu philosophy. He is a tutor of Advaita Vedanta and Sanskrit at the School of Economic Science in London, having retired as a senior civil servant in the British Government from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport.