In Bharat, language has been seen as a powerful tool for understanding the world, self, and the divine. Scholars deeply explored semantics, contributing to modern linguistic thought. Vedic texts like the Rgveda initiated this inquiry, viewing sound and meaning as sacred forces. Yāska's Nirukta offered systematic semantic analysis of Vedic words, while Pāņini's Aşțādhyāyi provided a detailed framework for word meaning and usage. The sphota theory emphasized meaning emerging from word relationships, not individual sounds. Philosophical schools like Nyāya and Mimämsä further developed semantic theories, exploring language's connection to cognition and reality. The legacy of Bharatiya semantic analysis continues to influence modern linguistics and computational fields, illustrating a civilization deeply engaged with the nature of meaning.