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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kumar, Uttam; Pandey, Himanshu Raj; Dhanik, Kalpana; Padakannaya, Prakash Title A name given to the resource Neural correlates of auditory comprehension and integration of sanskrit verse: a functional MRI study Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Brain Structure and Function;Volume;230;Issue;1;Article No.;28; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s00429-025-02892-x" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/s00429-025-02892-x</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85214909288?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85214909288?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Kumar U., Centre of Bio-Medical Research, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences Campus, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, 226014, India, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India; Pandey H.R., Centre of Bio-Medical Research, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences Campus, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, 226014, India, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India; Dhanik K., Centre of Bio-Medical Research, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences Campus, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, 226014, India, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India; Padakannaya P., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India Description An account of the resource In this investigation, we delve into the neural underpinnings of auditory processing of Sanskrit verse comprehension, an area not previously explored by neuroscientific research. Our study examines a diverse group of 44 bilingual individuals, including both proficient and non-proficient Sanskrit speakers, to uncover the intricate neural patterns involved in processing verses of this ancient language. Employing an integrated neuroimaging approach that combines functional connectivity-multivariate pattern analysis (fc-MVPA), voxel-based univariate analysis, seed-based connectivity analysis, and the use of sparse fMRI techniques to minimize the interference of scanner noise, we highlight the brain's adaptability and ability to integrate multiple types of information. Our findings from fc-MVPA reveal distinct connectivity patterns in proficient Sanskrit speakers, particularly involving the bilateral inferior temporal, left middle temporal, bilateral orbitofrontal, and bilateral occipital pole. Voxel-based univariate analysis showed significant activation in the right middle frontal gyrus, bilateral caudate nuclei, bilateral middle occipital gyri, left lingual gyrus, bilateral inferior parietal lobules, and bilateral inferior frontal gyri. Seed-based connectivity analysis further emphasizes the interconnected nature of the neural networks involved in language processing, demonstrating how these regions collaborate to support complex linguistic tasks. This research reveals how the brain processes the complex syntactic and semantic elements of Sanskrit verse. Findings indicate that proficient speakers effectively navigate intricate syntactic structures and semantic associations, engaging multiple brain regions in coordination. By examining the cognitive mechanisms underlying Sanskrit verse comprehension, which shares rhythmic and structural features with music and poetry, this study highlights the neural connections between language, culture, and cognition. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature 2025. Subject The topic of the resource Fc-MVPA; FMRI; Neural connectivity; Proficient vs Non-Proficient Listeners; Sanskrit verse; Seed-based connectivity analysis Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH Relation A related resource ISSN: 18632653; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online