URDU AS A SYNCRETISTIC AND COMPOSITE LANGUAGE: AN APPRAISEMENT

Abstract

India always exhibited a unique composite culture in social, and intellectual spheres. The linguistic formations in India can be
considered as an exclusive instance of this composite culture. It was during the medieval period that the convergence of different
religions, such as Hinduism and Islam, formulated a syncretistic tendency in the social arena. The emergence of Urdu was a
visible and robust outcome of this convergence. A study on the evolution of Urdu reflects the explication of the cultural symbiosis
between Islam and Hinduism, in a linguistic perspective. This research elaborates the structural and technical formation of Urdu
as a complex synthesis of Indo-Aryan grammatical foundations and Perso-Arabic scriptural and lexical influences. It was also
influenced by Sanskrit, Prakrit, Arabic, Persian and Turkish. This research also tries to apprehend the adaptation of Urdu to the
technological developments. While analyzing the historical evolution of Urdu, it can be assumed that, as a social product, Urdu
facilitated dialogue between them, serving as a medium for devotional poetry and literature. The research also emphasizes on the
prospects of Urdu as a syncretistic medium. With advancements in digital media, social networking, and global communication,
Urdu literature and poetry are experiencing a revival through online platforms. The Urdu language witnessed a remarkable
process of interaction, acceptance, cooperation, and co-existence which created a unique specimen of social formation in the
linguistic arena and formed a milestone accomplishment in the medieval Indian history and tradition. Despite historical and
political divisions, Urdu continues to thrive as a language of poetry, culture, and communication, embodying the spirit of
coexistence and mutual respect. As globalization accelerates cultural exchange, Urdu’s syncretistic legacy remains more relevant
than ever in fostering intercultural understanding.