History of Bengali Language and Literature c11.s2.7

c11.s2.7

The Vaiṣṇavas and the Ḉaktas, who had hitherto been at the helm of our literature, inspite of their occasional indulgence in ornamental style, always meant their works for readers who would understand them. But the great Sanskrit scholars, the Bhaṭṭāchāryyas, as the *Tol* pundits were called, had hitherto nothing to do with vernacular literature. They were now considered fit to write in the vernacular tongue on account of their proficiency in Sanskrit. Their classical accomplishments, however, proved an utter disqualification for the purpose.