What happened if one spoke Sanskrit? Did anything from Prakrit then flee? This implies that speaking one language does not diminish the importance of another.
This couplet beautifully asks, "What's the big deal if someone speaks Sanskrit? Did something run away from Prakrit?" It reminds us that just because someone uses a classical language like Sanskrit, it doesn't mean our common, everyday language, Prakrit, loses its value. It's a wonderful thought about how different forms of expression can coexist. The presence or appreciation of one doesn't diminish the other. Both have their own unique beauty and importance. So, let's cherish all forms of language and culture; each holds its special place without taking away from another.
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