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The Importance of Sanskrit in Indian Education

This is Part I of two-part series on Sanskrit in Indian Education. To read part II, please click here .

Reality-Check 

If you are an Indian reading this essay in English, then it is likely that you are (a) not representative of the average Indian, and (b) alienated from your Indic mother-tongue. The 2011 Census shows that only 10.67% of Indians speak English as either their first, second, or third language. As English-speaking Oxford students and academics discussing Indic languages, we must remember that we do not represent the average Indian. This is because a majority of Indians attend non English medium schools i.e. schools in which non-language subjects such as physics, mathematics, and geography are taught in the student’s mother-tongue (“Household Social Consumption on Education in India”, p. 100). A good test of whether you are alienated from your Indic mother-tongue is to try to formulate your knowledge of Newton’s laws of motion, quadratic equations, and the physical characteristic of plateaus in your mother-tongue (without cheating by whole-scale borrowing of English words!). While the average Indian student educated in his mother-tongue can do this quite easily, English-educated Indians alienated from their mother-tongues (such as you and I) cannot.

Confronted with the growing status of English as an international lingua franca, however, more and more Indian parents are sending their children to English-medium schools. Furthermore, despite their statistical prominence, all Indian languages seem to be in a state of decline. This is shown by their dearth of innovative and impactful scholarly writing as well as by the influx of numerous English words in daily conversation.

Why study Sanskrit?

Having briefly described our current linguistic reality, especially the existential crisis facing all Indian languages, I will now discuss the reasons for learning Sanskrit.

Sanskrit was the lingua-franca of sciences such as mathematics, astronomy, and medicine in pre-modern India. To quote Field’s Medallist David Mumford’s review of Kim Plofker’s excellent book Mathematics in India:

“Did you know that Vedic priests were using the so-called Pythagorean theorem to construct their fire altars in 800 BCE?; that the differential equation for the sine function, in finite difference form, was described by Indian mathematician-astronomers in the fifth century CE?; and that “Gregory’s” series π/4 = 1−1/3 +1/5 − … was proven using the power series for arctangent and, with ingenious summation methods, used to accurately compute π _in southwest India in the fourteenth century?” (Mumford 385)

It is an indictment of our education system that most of these remarkable achievements are never mentioned in our textbooks, both in English and in Indian languages. If we want to gain an accurate understanding of the scientific and technological achievements of Indian civilisation, a knowledge of Sanskrit is essential since virtually all pre-modern Indian scientists such as Caraka, Suśruta, Āryabhaṭa, Varāhamihira, Bhāskara II, and Mādhava composed their scientific treatises in Sanskrit. Unfortunately, instead of celebrating these real scientists and their real scientific achievements, certain sections of Indian society continuously concoct fake achievements such as aeroplanes in the Rāmāyana and nuclear fusion in the Vedas. It is obvious that such nonsense is motivated by a deep insecurity about the past. However, as a response to these false claims, many English-educated Indians refuse to believe that there was anything resembling science in ancient India. Like Englishmen, many Indians have been ‘educated’ to view ancient India as a dark period of primitive superstition. If we reflect on this polarisation of opinion, we realise that a lack of knowledge of Sanskrit is the common denominator uniting people on both sides. A sound knowledge of Sanskrit would provide a student with the tools necessary to critically examine claims about Indian intellectual history and arrive at his/her own conclusions. This conclusion would inevitably follow the Buddhist middle-path (Pāli majjhimā paṭipadā): ancient Indians made numerous scientific advancements but were neither omniscient nor utterly ignorant. Teaching Sanskrit is the best way to expose students to the richness of the scientific, philosophical, and practical knowledge-systems of Indian civilisation.

b) Literature

Many of the foundational stories of Indian civilisation which still delight us today have their roots in Sanskrit literature: the story of Rāma and Sīta in the Rāmāyana , the fratricidal tragedy of the Mahābhārata , or Kṛṣṇa’s childhood and his love-affairs with  gopīs in the Bhāgavatapurāṇa . If religion and science isn’t your cup of tea, despair not! Most of Sanskrit literature is actually descriptions of beautiful sunrises, terrifying wars, and sweet love-making. Consider, for example, the lament of a yakṣa separated from his beloved:

tvām ālikhya praṇayakupitāṃ dhāturāgaiḥ śilāyām ātmānaṃ te caraṇapatitaṃ yāvad icchāmi kartum | asrais tāvan muhur upacitair dṛṣṭir ālipyate me krūras tasminn api na sahate saṃgamaṃ nau kṛtāntaḥ || (Kālidāsa’s Meghadūta verse 2.45)   I paint you, angry with affection, on this stone using minerals as colours. As soon as I seek to add myself, fallen at your feet, to the picture, My eyes become smudged with incessant tears. O, how cruel is fate, Since it does not allow the two of us to unite Even in a painting!

Sanskrit literature is filled with millions of such verses: verses which capture the deepest and most secret feelings of the human heart. Besides these tender verses, Sanskrit literature possesses rare examples of literary genius. For example, the 12th century poet Kavirāja’s Rāghavapāṇḍavīya simultaneously narrates the stories of the  Rāmāyana and Mahābhārata using Sanskrit’s seemingly infinite possibility for punning! If students wish to make this rich world of feeling, beauty, and literary genius a part of their life, then they must learn Sanskrit.

c) Language

Sanskrit is a grammatically perfect language with ten verbal-classes, eight cases, three numbers, and three genders (Jones 28). Sanskrit is one of the most well-structured and concise languages in the world. Consider the following English sentence: "I went to the shop to buy sugar".

The prolixity of this eight-word English sentence is evident in the use of filler words such as ‘to’ and ‘the’. Expressing the same thought in a modern Indian language such as Hindi, one would say: " मैं चीनी खरीदने के िलए दुकान गया ।"

Though this Hindi sentence is one word shorter than its English counterpart, it is equally prolix. Suppose one were to express the same thought in Sanskrit: śarkarāyāḥ krayāya vipaṇim agaccham.

We need only four words! In addition to its intrinsic grammatical beauty, a knowledge of Sanskrit will help a student learn other Indian languages more easily since most Indian languages, including Tamil, borrow a large number of loanwords from Sanskrit. I am reminded of my north-Indian friend’s hilarious attempt to order hot water at a restaurant in Karnataka. When he asked for ‘ garam pānī ’ in Hindi, everyone was baffled. However, as soon as he asked for the Sanskritic ‘ uṣṇa jala ’, he got what he wanted! Besides aiding in the comprehension of Indian languages, Sanskrit constitutes ideal preparation for those interested in learning Greek and Latin. This is because these Western classical languages share not only grammatical structure but also numerous cognate words with Sanskrit. Thus, Sanskrit is not only grammatically beautiful but also an ideal gateway to learning other Indian and Indo-European languages.

Sanskrit Pedagogy

Having (hopefully) persuaded you of the beauty and relevance of Sanskrit, I must now turn to three intractable practical questions: (i) How should Sanskrit be incorporated into our school curriculum? (ii) How should Sanskrit teaching deal with the controversies surrounding Sanskrit? (iii) How can teachers make Sanskrit learning easier and more enjoyable?

As far as the first question is concerned, National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 hits the nail on the head:

“Sanskrit will thus be offered at all levels of school and higher education as an important, enriching option for students, including as an option in the three-language formula.” (NEP 2020: 14)

It is significant that NEP 2020 does not argue that Sanskrit should be made compulsory. Any attempt to impose Sanskrit on students is doomed to fail since many students prefer learning another Indian language instead of Sanskrit. However, as NEP 2020 states, Sanskrit should be made available as an option that can be chosen as one’s second or third language. In this respect, NEP 2020 significantly improves on NEP 1986 which, unfortunately, said virtually nothing about the role of Sanskrit in Indian education (NEP 1986. Furthermore, NEP 2020’s explicit mention of the importance of other classical languages such as Tamil and Kannada shows its commitment to preserving and re-invigorating the classical in these dreary post-modern times (NEP 2020 14-15). However, good intentions do not change the world unless accompanied by concrete action. Sanskrit is currently not offered as a language option in most private and government schools, including in the school of this essay’s author. Indeed, most of my Sanskrit-speaking friends actually learnt Sanskrit from traditional paṇḍitas outside the formal academic system. Though Sanskrit should not be made compulsory as a language, all students should be exposed to Sanskrit literature and knowledge-systems in translation. This will expand the student’s horizon beyond the confines of modern languages.

Given the divisiveness of our times, the teaching of Sanskrit will undoubtedly involve numerous controversies. The two most obvious points of contention are the content of the syllabus and the socio-political history of Sanskrit. One can mitigate the first difficulty by insisting on a curriculum grounded in the reading of original Sanskrit texts rather than secondary scholarship. Instead of presenting students with a particular narrative of Indian history, students should be allowed to develop their own understanding of the past through a careful reading of Sanskrit texts. With regard to the alleged discriminatory and elitist nature of Sanskrit, NEP 2020 constitutes a wonderful anti-dote. If successfully implemented, NEP 2020 will open up the study of Sanskrit to interested students from all religions, castes, races, and cultures. It is imperative that students from diverse social backgrounds are made to feel welcome in the modern Sanskrit classroom.

As far as Sanskrit pedagogy is concerned, the need of the hour is qualified teachers who can make language learning enjoyable. Too often, learning Sanskrit involves drowning in a sea of meaningless paradigms to be memorised. This approach ends up detracting students who would have otherwise enjoyed reading Sanskrit texts. Like other Indian languages, Sanskrit should be taught using a combination of everyday conversation and textual study. Crucially, teachers should treat Sanskrit as a language of daily life rather than as a dead language of ancient manuscripts. Such an approach will make students internalise and cherish Sanskrit instead of merely treating it as a scoring subject to achieve better grades. And, hopefully, this study of Sanskrit will create modern Indians who feel proud of their heritage and strive to live up to its demanding ethical ideals:

manasi vacasi kāye puṇyapīyūṣapūrṇās tribhuvanam upakāraśreṇibhiḥ prīṇayantaḥ| paraguṇaparamāṇūn parvatīkṛtya nityaṃ nijahṛdi vikasantaḥ santi santaḥ kiyantaḥ|| (Bhartṛharı̍'s Śatakatraya verse 1.79)   Filled with pure nectar in mind, speech, and body, Pleasing creatures in all three worlds by continuously helping them, Transforming another’s atom-like good quality into a mountain, Always blossoming in their own hearts, How many such good people are there?

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“Bhartṛharı̍'s Śatakatraya.” Göttingen Register of Electronic Texts in Indian Languages (GRETIL), http://gretil.sub.uni-goettingen.de/gretil/1_sanskr/5_poetry/5_subhas/bh... .

“Household Social Consumption on Education in India.” National Statistical Office, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India, July 2017-June 2018. http:// www.mospi.nic.in/sites/default/files/publication_reports/ Report_585_75th_round_Education_final_1507_0.pdf.

Jones, Sir William. Discourses delivered before the Asiatic Society: and miscellaneous papers, on the religion, poetry, literature, etc., of the nations of India. Printed for C. S. Arnold: 1824. “Kālidāsa’s Meghadūta.” Göttingen Register of Electronic Texts in Indian Languages (GRETIL), http://gretil.sub.uni-goettingen.de/gretil/1_sanskr/5_poetry/2_kavya/meg... .

Plofker, Kim. Mathematics in India. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2009. Page of 4 5 Mumford, David. “Mathematics in India: Reviewed by David Mumford,” Notices of the American Mathematical Society vol. 57, no. 3 (2010): 385-390.

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Suggested Citation:  Shree Nahata. 2021. 'The Importance of Sanskrit in Indian Education', Think Pieces Series No. 16. Education.SouthAsia ( https://educationsouthasia.web.ox.ac.uk/ ). 

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• The article highlights some of the marvels of Sanskrit (Literature, Mathematics, Organic Farming, Ayurveda, Phonetics, and Grammar) which might inspire us to make efforts to regain the grandeur of this magnificent language.

‘Sanskrit, as has been universally recognised by those competent to form a judgement, is one of the most magnificent, the most perfect and wonderfully sufficient literary instruments developed by the human mind; at once majestic and sweet and flexible, strong and clearly formed and full and vibrant and subtle.’ - Sri Aurobindo

In today’s so-called modern, fast paced, materialistic world, people are often disinclined towards the classical Indo-European language Sanskrit. The apathy and disrespect towards this beautiful and diverse language is widely evident when many absurdly term it as a ‘dead language’, myopically believe Sanskrit to be a language used only in temples and holy ceremonies, and consider it to be the ‘language of  sadhus ’. 

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Sanskrit, the word itself means refined to the most, polished, pure and perfect.

For Sanskrit to regain its past glory and respect, an awareness of the rich and diverse contributions of this profound language in every aspect of human life including religion, philosophy, ethics, mathematics, sciences, astronomy, medicine, law, literature, agriculture, botany, poetry, music, drama, education, erotics ,etc., would be essential.

While the spiritual, philosophical and ritualistic contributions in Sanskrit are generally well known, the world, and particularly we Indians need to appreciate the diversity of Sanskrit to regain its past glory.

The article highlights some of the marvels of Sanskrit which can inspire us to make efforts to regain the grandeur of this magnificent language.

Literature  

India was the motherland of our race and Sanskrit the mother of Europe’s languages’:  Will Durant, Historian .

Most of the culture, history and tradition of India have been written in Sanskrit. And no matter whichever translations one reads, no other language seems to maintain the purity and originality.

The amazing literary works by Kalidasa (famously known for his spectacular works like Meghadootham, Kumarasambhava and so on), Banabhatta (known for Kadambari, one of world’s earliest novels), Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, spiritual scriptures like the Bhagawad Gita, Vedas, Upanishads and of course the world’s greatest epics-Mahabharata and Ramayana, were all originally written in Sanskrit. 

Nuggets of Wisdom  

Subhashitas , with su meaning ‘good’, and  bhashita meaning ‘spoke’ in Sanskrit, are the contributions of great Sanskrit scholars, who have succeeded in making concise and effective poems/ stanzas which have deep and life-changing meanings. 

Subhashitas were composed by ancient saints and scholars and can be dated back to 5000 BC. Following are two subhashitani talking about the importance of the virtues such as being enthusiasm, good habits, gratefulness and hard work. The goddess Lakshmi (wealth) comes all by herself to stay with a person who is enthusiastic, not lazy, knows how to work, one who is not interested in bad habits, brave, grateful and consistent gratitude.

Tasks get accomplished by efforts and hard work, not by mere dreamin / thinking. A deer does not enter a sleeping lion’s mouth (although the lion is powerful, he has to make effort to hunt and find food). 

Subhashitas act like a teacher in formulating the sense of morality and in character building . Teaching them to children from a very young age can really help build their character.

The Republic of India, most institutions of National importance including the Supreme Court, the three Indian Armed forces (army, air force and navy), most educational institutions in India, and several other bodies in India have adopted Sanskrit mottos , many of which are derived from ancient Sanskrit scriptures.

This is because Sanskrit mottos can convey powerful message in few words. For example, (truth alone triumphs), the motto of the Republic of India is taken from the Mundaka Upanishad , and (may God of sea be peaceful to us) is taken from the Taittiriya Upanishad .

Mathematics  

Sanskrit not only preserves the true essence and beauty of spiritual and literary works, but has also played a crucial role in the development of some of the famous math formulae, computer programming and other sciences.

The Indian mathematician    Baudhayan , in one of the sulba sutras (aphorism), described a similar theorem as the Pythagorean Theorem , about 1000 years before Pythagoras!

The verse goes as follows: A rope stretched along the length of the diagonal produces an area which the vertical and horizontal sides make together. The diagonal and sides referred to are those of a rectangle, and the areas are those of the squares having these line segments as their sides. Since the diagonal of a rectangle is the hypotenuse of the right triangle formed by two adjacent sides, the statement is seen to be equivalent to the Pythagorean Theorem.

Interestingly, the sulba sutra has its roots in Vedic rituals. It contains geometry related to the construction of the sacrificial/fire altar for Vedic rituals!

Organic Farming  

We can read Sanskrit text to gain knowledge about farming and organic pests, which is a vital need for eco-friendly farming today.

For example, the 184th verse of Upavana-Vinoda , a Sanskrit treatise on arbori-horticulture from the Sarngadhara-Paddhati Paddhati compiled by Sarngadhara sometime in the 14th century, states that a preparation made from the bark of Karanja, Armavadha, Arishta and Saptaparna along with urine, musta and Vidanga has germicidal properties.

Why then do we use artificial and harmful pesticides today !

Ayurveda, the knowledge of life, is considered to be the oldest healing science with a holistic approach to health and personalised medicine comprising physical, psychological, philosophical, ethical and spiritual health.

Isn’t it amazing that the knowledge about  plastic surgeries was written in Sanskrit by Sushruta in the 600BC, almost 150 years before Hippocrates!

In Sushruta Samhita , his treatise on medicine written in Sanskrit and believed to be part of the Atharvaveda, Sushruta vividly describes the basic principles of plastic surgery like planning, precision, haemostatic and perfection. Particularly, Sushruta’s vivid explanation of Rhinoplasty (plastic surgery of nose) brought him the acclaim as the father of plastic surgery. 

If we talk about the relevance of Sanskrit in living a healthy life in today’s world, then the ancient  Charaka Samhita describes medicinal theories on the human body and therapies for a wide range of diseases. For example, in the modern world where people are so sleep deprived due to stress, use of technology, etc., we can learn from the Charaka Samhita that due to irregular sleep experiences frequent yawning, body pain, laziness, headache, swelling in the eyes and dreams. 

This is exactly what lead to the much later discovered saying, ‘Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise’ implies! 

While we all fondly talk about the English saying, we hardly know that our ancient doctors and vaidyas have been advocating proper sleep since time immemorial!

Sanskrit can thus open doors for us to a healthy and holistic lifestyle.

Ashtadhyayi

Of great marvel is the scientific and logical structure of Sanskrit grammar which was diligently and impeccably composed by the revered scholar Panini in his text Ashtadhyayi (a book with eight chapters) in around 500 BC.

Panini, in 3959 succinct sûtras (aphorisms), provides a meta language that captures the fundamentals of Sanskrit language in terms of phonology, morphology and syntax. 

The structures of these sutras have direct parallels with computer science, including natural language processing. These sutras are not only arrangement of letters, but in fact are structures or a foundation through which we can build sentences.

The sutras have an algebraic and comprehensive nature and are known as the machine which is capable of generating infinite words and sentences from a finite set of rules. The brevity of the sutras and the applicability of their structure in other languages and computers science add to their aesthetic and practical appeal.

For example, Panini deploys a code representation called pratyahara to denote several letters. For instance, Panini uses the pratyahara to represent vowels, instead of directly mentioning the nine vowels makes use of the pratyahara for four letters pratyahara for all the thirty-three consonants and so on. It is widely believed that NASA too acknowledges Sanskrit as one of the most appropriate languages for computer programming.

Ashtadhyayi is rightly described as the greatest monument of human intelligence by the eminent American linguist of 20th century Leonard Bloomfield .

Phonetics and Human Body

Sanskrit is arguably the language most connected to human anatomy.

The letters of Sanskrit suggest an explicit knowledge of anatomy of body. It is basically influenced by the place of origin in the vocal system comprising teeth, lips, upper roof, palate and the throat. The consonants are interestingly arranged based on the anatomy of the vocal system, starting with the lowest point, the throat, and gradually moving up to the lips.

It is also said that speaking Sanskrit has the effect of pranayama , the practice of breath control in yoga. The sound frequency of the utterance of anusvara, the nasal sound am (AUM), is comparable with that generated during the practice of bhramhari pranayama , and, the visarga sound ah (AUM) creates an effect similar to the kapalbhati pranayama where breath is released and stomach gets contracted.

No wonder, speaking Sanskrit results in a very positive state of mind!

Neurologists are trying to scientifically show the positive impact of repeated chanting and memorisation of Sanskrit mantras, and the evidence seems encouraging.

Minimalist Living

In these COVID days, circumstances have led us to experience and value the concept of minimalistic.

But the truth is that the values of living a life with lesser wants and needs has been enshrined in Sanskrit literature. It is almost as if they could foresee everything that was going to happen!!

Bhartrihari’s (5th century BC)  Vairagya-Satakam (‘Hundred verses on renunciation’), emphasises the importance of renunciation and living a simple and contented life, which is so essential in today’s world.

Sanskrit remains highly relevant in today’s times and would continue to remain a source of inspiration for future human endeavours in varied fields. As it is said, meaning it is rare (a blessing) to have been born in India, and that too as a human being. 

Hence, as Indians, we need to be proud of Sanskrit and appreciate its immense contributions by learning, appreciating, nurturing and spreading it.

Sanskrit, Yoga and Indian Classical Music are the three beautiful gifts from ancient India to the world .

Today, several countries are realising the value of Sanskrit and increasingly teaching Sanskrit in schools and universities. It would be a shame if India is left behind. Languages should be learnt for the joy and beauty.

As we strive to embrace the idea of ( Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam , meaning ‘the whole world is one single family’), and sustainable living, the love and admiration for Sanskrit will help us connect better with our fellow humans and our environment. Let’s resolve to spread and regain the glory of Sanskrit.

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Sanskrit in Modern Context: Exploring the use and revival of Sanskrit in contemporary society, including its role in education, literature, and arts

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This research explores the use and resurgence of Sanskrit in modern culture with an emphasis on its functions in the fields of education, literature, and the arts. Over the ages, the spoken form of Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-European language famed for its religious, philosophical, and literary literature, gradually declined. However, in recent years, there have been persistent attempts by academics and enthusiasts to restore Sanskrit's importance in a number of fields. This study investigates the use of Sanskrit in contemporary education, including its use in colleges and universities, as well as the difficulties and possibilities associated with teaching and studying this ancient language. The research also looks at the impact of Sanskrit on modern literature and the arts, including classical dance, music, and theatre. Additionally, it explores the language's function in religious and philosophical discourse, illuminating its importance in the preservation and dissemination of spiritual and philosophical literature. The article examines Sanskrit's distinctive linguistic traits and its contributions to contemporary linguistic research, especially its importance in the reconstruction of Proto-Indo-European and comparative linguistics. The study also emphasises the role of technology in text preservation and dissemination, as well as the digital resources accessible for studying Sanskrit and exploring its literary riches. It emphasises the necessity for ongoing efforts to conserve and develop this ancient language as an important cultural and intellectual asset in the modern world by reflecting on the difficulties and chances for Sanskrit in the future.

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Relevance of Sanskrit in the Modern Age

Sanskrit is the most ancient and perfect among the great languages of the world. Its storehouse of knowledge is an unsurpassed and the most invaluable treasure of the world. This language is a true symbol of the great Indian tradition and thought, which has exhibited full freedom in the search of truth, has shown catholicity towards universal truth. This unique language contains not only good account of wisdom for the people of this country, but it is also an unparalleled and right way to acquire proper knowledge and is thus significant for the people of entire world.

In India, Sanskrit is known as devabhÁÒÁ, i.e. language of the gods. Besides, it is also recognized as the mother of Indian languages. However, it is not merely a classical language, but also a repository of a great part of our old cultural heritage. It is obvious to say that Sanskrit literature contains all sorts of vidyÁs, i.e. Sciences or knowledge.

Sanskrit is the most interesting and scientific language of the world. As a language Sanskrit is regarded by experts in linguistic and philology a perfect vehicle of communication. 1786, a period when the West was gleefully acquiring treasures physical and intellectual from India, Sir William Jones in his address to the Royal Asiatic Society of Bengal has said:

“The Sanskrit language, whether, be its antiquity, is of wonderful structure, more perfect then Greek, more copious than the Latin and more refined then either.”

On the practical plane one must acknowledge that in terms of its grammar, phonetics, vocabulary and the DevanÁgarÍ script, Sanskrit becomes a wonderfully efficient vehicle of communication. It is not surprising that recent empirical studies about the relative suitability of different languages and scripts for use in computer programming and operation indicated that Sanskrit in DevanÁgarÍ script was not only the suitable but also that is perfectly satisfied every requirement as an optimal medium for use.

The culture of Sanskrit and Sanskrit literature is actually the culture of synthesis and assimilation. The message of Sanskrit literature is one of humanism, of unity of mankind, of values, of peace and mutual understanding and of harmonious development of the individual and the society.

It would help reviving the ethos of India, because synthesis, harmony and reconciliation comprise the essence of the culture of Sanskrit. It would help us to unlock the treasure – house of scientific insights and research results concerning positive sciences in our ancient literature. Besides, it would help us in using Sanskrit as a medium par excellence in computer operations and as a language for the new technology. In addition to these, it would help us to invigorate various languages of India. As Mahatma Gandhi rightly said:

“Sanskrit is like the river Ganga for our languages. I always feel that if it were to dry up the regional language also would lose their vitality and power. It seems to me that an elementary knowledge of Sanskrit is essential. It is not sentiment on my part that makes me say so, but practical consideration of the utility to our country of this great language and the vast knowledge held by it.”

On 8th April 1983, Mrs. Indira Gandhi, while addressing the scholars of Sanskrit in the Sampurnan and Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya had said: “If Sanskrit was simplified, it could serve as a better link among the people indifferent states and solve the language problem” (The Hindu, dated 9.4. 83).

It is true that Sanskrit many solve our language problem, if it is simplified. So it is the duty of Sanskrit scholars to simplify the grammatical rules and other phonetically applications for the major utility of this language.

Here, a discussion will be made on Sanskrit language and its proper application in the computer for the propagation of this language as well as for the advantage of researchers and lovers of Sanskrit.

Sanskrit & Computer:

In this modern age Sanskrit is being treated as one of the scientific languages of the world. Its script, i.e. DevanÁgarÍ is also easily accessible by the computer in its various programme.

However, it is known that computers are now emerging as powerful instrument in ushering a new era of global revolution in the field of modern education for all type of progress of the people in the society. The advantages offered by these new tools of education combined with the power of technology are being absorbed and adopted for the purpose of Sanskrit studies in India and abroad too. Utilization of computer technology for facilitating Sanskrit studies in general class-room environment, individual and group learning of rudiments of Sanskrit in the form of conversational sentences, teaching packages for astrology, architectural science (vÁstu-vidyÁ), Sanskrit grammar, astronomy, etc. based on the subject of interest through the medium of English and other languages.

However, computer technology being utilized as right tool to preserve, popularize and propagate the traditional Sanskrit studies. Presently,a number of Sanskrit texts, viz. Vedic texts, MahÁbhÁrata, RÁmÁyaÆa, AÒÔÁdhyÁyÍ of PÁÆini, PurÁÆas, KÁvyas, NÁÔakas, etc. are available in the Internet. These texts are available in the Roman script with diacritical marks, as a result of which the researchers as well as admires of Indian wisdom and culture are directly and indirectly benefited through those texts available in the Internet. In addition to these some TÁntrik texts and some other rare texts are available in the Internet. The well known Research Institutes of the world have their own web-sites, in which their academic activities and Research Academy, Melkole; Indira Gandhi National Centre of Arts, New Delhi; Rashtriya Sanskrit Samsthana, New Delhi; Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath; Vipasana Research Centre, (Research Centre), Igatpuri, Maharashtra; Mugdhabodha Society (Research Centre), Bombay; C-DAC, Bombay, and other leading Institutions and Universities of India, have developed different software as well as data packages.

The major TÁntrik texts are available in the Website of Mugdhabodha Society, Bombay. Even some rare TÁntrik texts are find the place in the said website. The foreign scholars are directly benefited bythese texts which are available in the websites. Besides, 217 (Buddhist) PÁli texts are also available in the C.D. Rom in different International scripts, like : Roman, DevanÁgarÍ, Thai, Muyamar, Sinhalese, Khmer and Mongol. This tremendous work is accomplished by the Vipassana Research Institute, Igatpuri. All the texts can be easily searched for particular words and phrases with the help of powerful search engine provided in the software, making CSCD a valuable companion to research scholars of PÁli. They have also their own website, in which these texts are available. However, PÁli texts, TÁntrik texts and general Sanskrit texts are available in the Internet for the proper use of general readers, Sanskrit scholars, researchers and true lovers of Sanskrit and Indian culture.

The Indian heritage, i.e. Sanskrit Manuscripts in the form of Palm leaves and Bhurja leaves are being well preserved through Microfilms and digitization systems. These Manuscripts can also be read and seen in the computer through CD and other related technology.

To sum up: Sanskrit is now closely related with computer, through which researchers, readers, and students of Sanskrit are benefited. This is a positive approach in the direction that Sanskrit learning which is now more widened and easily obtainable through these modern devices. Hence, finally it can be said that in the coming days Sanskrit would be a common language of India through which our National heritage and old traditional values will be sustained, as a result of which we will live in peace. This the chief goal of our life, which is possible through the traditional VidyÁs, well preserved in the vast Sanskrit texts, since time immoral. Before concluding, I would like to quote our first Prime Minister Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru, who had a positive approach towards this (Sanskrit) language. So he has said: “The past has gone and the present is with us and we work for the future. But I have no doubt that whatever shape that future may take, one of the biggest, the strongest and the most powerful and the most valued of our legacies will be the Sanskrit language.”

“Jayatu Sanskritam”

~ Dr. N. C. Panda

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5 Benefits of Learning Sanskrit

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Sanskrit is an ancient Indian language, that is a huge part of India's culture. Sanskrit is centuries old, with similarities to old Latin and Norse languages as well! However, unlike these languages, Sanskrit is very much alive today. This ancient Indian language has proven to be of use to us time and time again. There is a lot to uncover when it comes to the Sanskrit language. The benefits of learning Sanskrit are many, but we've listed the top five for you!

1. A Repository of Knowledge

The ancient Sanskrit language holds much knowledge about society and the universe. Several subject matters are written in-depth in the language. The importance of learning Sanskrit can be discussed with the amount of knowledge the language has to offer. From botany, biology, grammar to religion and astronomy – the language has texts written in a horde of subjects.

It is a myth that most texts written in the Sanskrit language are religious. In fact, there's actually a lot more non-religious texts written in every subject you can possibly imagine!

2.       Versatility

The Sanskrit language has a range of words to express a single object. There are over 200 words to signify just 'water'! Sanskrit words are made of root words that have meanings of their own. Due to this, one could quickly grasp the surface meaning of the words in seconds, but take years to deduce the layers of meanings a few words hold may take ages. Similarly, a combination of root words and sounds can make up infinite words with stable meanings. This just means unlimited space for free, clear expression.

3.       Health Benefits of Learning Sanskrit

The benefits of learning Sanskrit are multiple! Here's a neat trick -reciting out the Sanskrit alphabet can be beneficial for your health! The way this works is, reciting the Sanskrit alphabet results in you rhythmically using minimal and maximal breath, contraction, and expansion in your breathing efforts. This system is a pranayama practice in itself. It aids in balancing and calming the mind. We bet no other language could do that!

4.       Incredibly Easy to Learn

Sanskrit is incredibly easy to learn. Learning most languages, including English, requires you to learn the correct words first, and then stress over sentence construction. However, Sanskrit the sentence 'The boy ate dinner' makes as much sense as 'Dinner the ate boy'. Words can be mashed up in any order you desire to make a coherent sentence.

5.       Mother of All Languages

A lot of Indian languages like Hindi, Gujarati, and even Punjabi share root words with Sanskrit. Therefore, learning Sanskrit will make learning a whole bunch of Indian languages much easier! Sanskrit is an ancient language that shares a relation with Latin, Old Norse, and a lot of other Indo-Aryan languages. This is why it is also called the 'Mother of all languages. The Sanskrit language is the gateway to learning other Indian languages.

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Step into the enchanting world of Indian culture and delve into the linguistic and literary treasure that is Sanskrit. This ancient language has played a profound role in shaping India’s identity, from its classical epics to the works of contemporary authors. At IndianCulture.com, we invite you to explore the influence of Sanskrit and celebrate India’s rich literary heritage. Discover the beauty and depth of a language that has stood the test of time and continues to resonate with the essence of India.

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Ancient Origins of Sanskrit

Sanskrit is widely considered to be one of the oldest known languages in the world. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Indo-Aryan civilization, which thrived in the Indian subcontinent around 1500 BCE. The Indo-Aryan connection is crucial to understanding the linguistic development of Sanskrit, as it evolved from an earlier form of the Indo-European language family. This connection highlights the deep cultural and linguistic roots that Sanskrit has in the Indian civilization.

Sanskrit as a Sacred Language

In Hinduism, Sanskrit holds a special place as the language of the gods. It is believed to be the language in which the ancient scriptures and religious texts, such as the Vedas and Upanishads, were composed. The sacred nature of Sanskrit is also manifested in its role in rituals and ceremonies. Priests and scholars in Hindu temples often recite mantras and conduct rituals in Sanskrit, emphasizing its status as a language deeply intertwined with religious and spiritual practices.

Sanskrit’s Influence on Indian Literature

The impact of Sanskrit on Indian literature is immense. Epics and Mahakavyas, such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, are considered to be masterpieces of Sanskrit literature. These epic poems, which are filled with legendary stories and moral teachings, have shaped the cultural and moral fabric of Indian society. Sanskrit also gave rise to Puranas and Itihasas, which are historical and mythological accounts that encompass a wide range of topics, from the creation of the cosmos to the genealogy of gods and heroes. Additionally, Sanskrit literature includes beautiful and intricate forms of drama and poetry, showcasing the richness and versatility of the language.

Contribution to Indian Philosophy

Sanskrit played a crucial role in the development of Indian philosophy. The Vedas and Upanishads, which are written in Sanskrit, are considered the foundational texts of Hindu philosophy. These texts explore fundamental philosophical concepts such as the nature of reality, the self, and the ultimate truth. Sanskrit philosophical texts, such as the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita, delve into ancient wisdom and provide guidance on leading a virtuous and fulfilling life. The concepts of dharma, which refers to moral duty, and karma, the law of cause and effect, are central to Indian philosophy and find their roots in Sanskrit.

The Spread of Sanskrit Education

Throughout history, Sanskrit education has played a significant role in shaping Indian intellectual and cultural traditions. In ancient times, the gurukula system was the primary method of imparting Sanskrit knowledge. Young pupils would live with their guru, receiving education in various subjects, including Sanskrit grammar, literature, philosophy, and sciences. Sanskrit universities and learning centers, such as Nalanda and Taxila, emerged during the Gupta and Maurya empires, becoming important centers of Sanskrit scholarship. The traditional methods of teaching Sanskrit, including recitation, memorization, and debates, have been passed down through generations, ensuring the continuity of this ancient language and its knowledge.

Sanskrit’s Influence on Other Languages

The influence of Sanskrit extends beyond the borders of the Indian subcontinent. Indo-Aryan languages, such as Hindi, Bengali, and Gujarati, have evolved from Sanskrit. The impact of Sanskrit on these languages is evident in their vocabulary, grammar, and phonetics. Even ancient Dravidian languages like Tamil and Telugu have been influenced by Sanskrit, resulting in the emergence of a literary language called Manipravalam, which blended Sanskrit and Tamil. Furthermore, modern Indian languages, including Marathi, Kannada, and Malayalam, have borrowed extensively from Sanskrit, incorporating Sanskrit loanwords into their lexicons.

Revitalization Efforts of Sanskrit

Despite the challenges faced by Sanskrit, there have been remarkable efforts to revitalize the language in contemporary times. Modern Sanskrit scholars have dedicated themselves to the study and promotion of Sanskrit literature, grammar, and linguistics. Their research and writings have shed light on the vast reservoir of knowledge contained in Sanskrit texts. In recent years, there has been a push for the inclusion of Sanskrit in educational curricula, ensuring that future generations have access to this ancient language. Furthermore, Sanskrit continues to be used in contemporary literature, with authors blending traditional themes and storytelling techniques with modern sensibilities.

Challenges Faced by Sanskrit

Sanskrit has faced significant challenges in its journey through history. The decline in usage and popularity of Sanskrit as a spoken language has been a major hurdle. With the rise of regional languages and the dominance of English, the number of Sanskrit speakers has dwindled. Additionally, the complexity of the language and the rigorous grammatical rules have made learning Sanskrit a daunting task for many. Misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding Sanskrit, such as its elitist nature or its association with only the Hindu religion, also pose challenges. Overcoming these hurdles is vital to the preservation and promotion of Sanskrit.

Sanskrit in Modern India

In modern India, Sanskrit continues to play a crucial role in shaping the country’s cultural identity. It is seen as a link to India’s ancient past, connecting current generations with their rich historical and intellectual heritage. Sanskrit’s influence on ancient sciences and technology, including disciplines such as mathematics, astronomy, and ayurveda, cannot be understated. Many scientific and technical terms used in these fields derive from Sanskrit. Moreover, Sanskrit is often perceived as a symbol of prestige, with its intricate grammar and profound literature serving as testaments to the intellectual prowess of ancient Indian scholars.

Preserving and Promoting Sanskrit

To ensure the preservation and promotion of Sanskrit, various initiatives have been undertaken. The digitization and archiving of Sanskrit texts have made ancient scriptures and literary works more accessible to a wider audience. This process not only preserves the original texts but also facilitates research and analysis. Encouraging research and nurturing scholars dedicated to Sanskrit studies is another vital aspect of preserving the language. By supporting and incentivizing Sanskrit research, a rich pool of scholarly work can be developed and shared. Furthermore, Sanskrit is being promoted through cultural festivals, where its linguistic and literary contributions are celebrated and showcased to a broader audience.

In conclusion, Sanskrit stands as a testament to the ancient origins and cultural heritage of India. As the oldest known language, its influence can be seen in various aspects of Indian society, from religion to literature, philosophy, and education. Sanskrit continues to be a significant part of India’s identity and holds immense value as a language that has shaped and continues to shape the intellectual landscape of the nation. Preserving and promoting Sanskrit is essential to ensure that this ancient language remains an integral part of India’s cultural fabric.

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9 Major Benefits of Learning Sanskrit.

The Sanskrit language is the cornerstone of Indian civilization. The Sanskrit language is sometimes misunderstood as merely a language for chanting mantras at temples or religious rituals. However, Sanskrit literature accounts for less than 5% of the total. It is estimated that over 95% of Sanskrit literature is non-religious and focuses on themes like philosophy and law.

In truth, Sanskrit was the language of independent thinkers, who questioned everything and offered a wide range of opinions on a variety of subjects. Sanskrit, in particular, was the language of ancient India’s scholars.

Today, India lags behind the West in science, but there was a period when India was the world’s science leader. Our knowledge of our forefathers’ accomplishments and our scientific heritage will give us the motivation and moral strength to once again bring India to the forefront of science in the world today and again promote the Sanskrit culture.

Here are 9 benefits of learning the Sanskrit language that will surely motivate people to learn Sanskrit:

The Language of the Gods

Ancient Indians referred to Sanskrit as ‘DEV BHASHA’ or ‘DEVAVANI’, the Gods’ Language. The script is named DEVNAGARI, which meaning utilised in the city of the Gods. There is a belief that it was created by the god Brahma and sent to the sages who then passed it on to earthly pupils. Learning this language will be a huge honour for the human species.

Easy to Learn

There is a common misconception that learning Sanskrit is a difficult endeavour. Because it hasn’t been taught properly, and because of the misconception that it’s not a spoken language, this is the main reason.

Sanskrit can be learned by everyone who can acquire some other dialect, even if we neglect individual learning capacities learning Sanskrit does not seem to be more challenging than learning any other language so long as we study Sanskrit in a way that permits us to absorb the language’s dynamic flow.

Versatility

Sanskrit uses a range of words to describe a single object. For example, there are more than 200 words to describe ‘water’ alone.  There are many different root words in Sanskrit, each having its meanings. Words may be understood in seconds, but decoding the layers of meaning for a few words would take a very long time. Also, by mixing base words and sounds, an infinite number of words with unambiguous meanings can be generated. You can express yourself as freely and clearly as you want and will have a wide range of uses.

Increases brain power

Sanskrit has also been shown to be beneficial in the treatment of speech disorders. According to research, learning a language enhances brain functioning and individuals’ academic performance; they score higher in areas such as Mathematics and Science, which some people find challenging. Because Sanskrit improves memory and attention, it is a popular choice among students.

Sanskrit mantras chanting improves immunity and helps to calm the mind

When you chant specific mantras, you apply pressure on your tongue, vocal cords, lips, palate, and other bodily connecting points. It is in charge of numerous bodily processes, including immunity and the production of some happy hormones. Your immunity will be greater if you are happy.

The mantras’ specific vibrating tones assist to stimulate hormones that soothe the mind and promote relaxation. It also aids concentration and so acts as a calming agent for the mind.

Gateway into Sanskrit culture

Language is the finest way to learn about a new culture, and learning Sanskrit is no exception. It instantly piques your interest in the language’s associated cultural practises. You may learn about different cultures without learning a language, but acquiring a language allows for a more immersive experience.

The majority of the time, translation attempts fall short of properly capturing the subtleties communicated in other languages. Multilingual, on the other hand, can read new literature without having to translate it, sing along to songs while understanding the lyrics, and see traditional shows using the Sanskrit language. To learn another language is to discover a whole new universe for yourself.

Become more open-minded and bridge cultural gaps

A lack of understanding between individuals of various cultures is a major cause of cultural stigma. Sanskrit languages are constructed in such a manner that they indirectly unite the entire globe and provide valuable insight into the people who speak them. While learning Sanskrit increases your awareness of current cultural differences, you also gain a better understanding of why those differences exist and the necessity of respecting cultures other than your own.

One of the finest languages for Artificial Intelligence is Sanskrit.

There are a number of disciplines where saints employed Sanskrit including astronomy and medicine as well as maths and astrology to name a few. Due to its tight grammatical rules, it is regarded as the finest language for natural language processing. Sanskrit phrases, on the other hand, are never out of place or context in a particular theme.

Sanskrit, according to a number of research centres and researchers, is the finest language for enhancing Artificial Intelligence and may be used as a guide to proceed Refer to this NASA article, which claims that knowing Sanskrit will help a person better comprehend AI.

Health Benefits

Studying Sanskrit has numerous advantages, including the fact that repeating the Sanskrit alphabet might be helpful to your health. This method involves rhythmically reciting the Sanskrit letters while employing minimal and maximal breath, contraction, and expansion in your breathing attempts.

When it comes down to it, this approach is pranayama It aids in regulating and relaxing the mind, which no other language can do it.

These are some important benefits of learning the Sanskrit language, and to learn this language you should acknowledge these benefits and start learning the language. Learn the Sanskrit language through Multibhashi , you will be amazed by learning the language.

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Importance of Sanskrit language | संस्कृत भाषा का महत्व

संस्कृत भाषा देववाणी कहलाती है। यह न केवल भारत की ही महत्त्व पूर्ण भाषा है। अपितु विश्व की प्राचीनतम व श्रेष्ठतम भाषा मानी जाती है।

कुछ समय पहले कुछ पाश्चात्य विद्वानों द्व्रारा मिश्र देश के साहित्य को प्राचीनतम माना जाता था परन्तु अब सभी विद्वान् एक मत से संस्कृत के प्रथम ग्रंथ वेद ( ऋग्वेद ) को सबसे प्राचीन मानते है।

हिंदू धर्म से संबंधित लगभग सभी धार्मिक ग्रंथ संस्कृत में लिखे गए हैं। बौद्ध धर्म विशेषकर महायान तथा जैन धर्म के भी कई महत्वपूर्ण ग्रंथ संस्कृत में लिखे गए हैं। आज भी यज्ञ और पूजा मे संस्कृत मंत्रों का ही प्रयोग किया जाता है।

संस्कृत में मानव जीवन के लिए उपयोगी चारों पुरुषार्थों धर्म, अर्थ, काम, मोक्ष का विवेचन बड़े ही विस्तार से किया गया है। अत: संस्कृत केवल धर्म प्रधान ही है ऐसा नहीं है।

भौतिकवाद दर्शन से सम्बंधित विषयों पर भी प्राचीन ग्रंथकारों का ध्यान गया था। कौटिल्य का अर्थशास्त्र एक विख्यात ग्रंथ है जिसनमें राजनीतिशास्त्र विषयक सारी जानकारी मिलती है। वात्स्यायन द्वारा रचित काम-शास्त्र में गृहस्थ जीवन के लिए क्या करना चाहिए अच्छे ढंग से बताया गया है।

प्राचीन भारतीय जीवन में धर्म को ही अधिक महत्व देने के कारण संस्कृत धार्मिक दृष्टि से भी विशेष गौरव रखता है। साथ ही भारतीय धर्म और दर्शन का सम्यक् ज्ञान प्राप्त करने के लिए वेद का अध्ययन तथा ज्ञान बहुत ज़रूरी है।

वेद वह मूल स्रोत्र है जहां से विभिन प्रकार की धार्मिक धाराएँ निकल कर मानव हदय को सदा संतुष्ट करती आई हैं, केवल भारतवासियों के लिए ही नहीं बल्कि अन्य देशों तथा पुरे विश्व के लिए भी मार्गदर्शक के रूप में है।

वेदों के प्रभाव का ही फल है कि पश्चिमी विद्वानों ने तुलनात्मक पुराणशास्त्र जैसे नवीन शास्त्र को ढंढ़ निकाला। इस शास्त्र से पता चलता है कि प्राचीन काल में देवताओं के संबंध में लोगों के क्या-क्या विचार थे और किन-किन उपासनाओं के प्रकारों से वे उनकी कृपा प्राप्त करने में सफल होते थे।

विशुद्ध कलात्मक दृष्टि से भी संस्कृत साहित्य का अपना विशेष महत्व है। इस साहित्य में कालिदास जैसे कमनीय कविता लिखने वाले कवि हुए। भवभूति जैसे महान् नाटककार हुए।

बाणभट्ट जैसे गद्य लेखक हुए जिसने अपने सरस काव्य से त्रिलोकसुंदरी कादम्बरी की कमनीय कथा सुना-सुनाकर श्रोताओं को अपना भक्त बनाया, जयदेव जैसे गीतिकाव्य के लेखक विद्यमान थे जिन्होंने अपनी कोमलकांतपदावली के द्वारा सहदयों के चित्त में मध वर्षा की,

श्री हर्ष जैसे पंडित हुए जिन्होंने काव्य और दर्शन का अपूर्व संमिश्रण किया। इस प्रकार इस समृद्ध साहित्य का महत्व अपने आप ही स्पष्ट हो जाता है।

प्राचीनता, अविच्छिन्नता, व्यापकता, धार्मिक व सांस्कृतिक मूल्य तथा कलात्मक दृष्टि से ही नहीं अपितु धर्म व दर्शन के विचारात्मक अध्ययन की दष्टि से भी संस्कृत भाषा का अपना निजी महत्त्व है।

संस्कृत भाषा एक विश्वव्यापी भाषा है, पुनरपि भारत सरकार इस ओर कोई विशेष ध्यान नहीं दे रही, सरकार की ओर से संस्कृत भाषा को अधिक से अधिक प्रोत्साहन मिलना चाहिए। विद्यालयों में भी अनिवार्य रूप से अध्ययन अध्यापन होना चाहिए।

प्रत्येक भारतीय को भी अपनी भारती ( संस्कृत भाषा ) का अध्ययन अवश्य करना चाहिए और यत्न करना चाहिए कि निकट भविष्य में ही संस्कृत भाषा राष्ट्र भाषा बने तभी हम भारत के भाषा संबंधी प्रान्तीयता आदि के कलह को दूर भगा सकते हैं और तभी हम संसार में सच्ची विश्वशाँति की स्थापना कर सकते हैं।

यह भी पढ़ें

• संस्कृत भाषा की उत्पति | Origin of Sanskrit language
• संस्कृत शब्द की उत्पत्ति | Origin of Sanskrit words

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Importance of Sanskrit Essay , Article , Speech

Importance of Sanskrit : Whatever we have learned about our country; its traditions, ethics, beliefs has come from the primary language of India – Sanskrit . It has come down to us as a legacy and has told a bunch of stuff about the times of yore. Sanskrit is the only language which has preserved its pristine clarity. It is the language of the ancient India which tells us about the Vedic period and its civilizations . The name comes from the root word – sam-skar meaning – to put together or compose.

About Sanskrit Language

Sanskrit is also referred as a refined and sophisticated way of speech.  It is the prime and the most sacred language of Hinduism. This is the only language used to perform all the ritual rites in major ceremonies like prayers, weddings and other spiritual activities . Shlokas, Mantras and Hymns are recited in Sanskrit as it is said to be the most sacred and pure language. Sanskrit is known as the deva- bhasha , meaning Lord of languages and in India it is regarded as the mother of all the languages across the globe.  There is a chance that it is one of the oldest languages on the earth. This language is known as more perfect than Greek, more copious than Latin and more refined than either.  Sanskrit is regarded as the most scientific language and the perfect vehicle of communication by connoisseurs like – Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru , Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi , Max Mueller , Mrs. Indira Gandhi and Sir William Jones to name a few. It differentiates itself as the only language which has built in method of pronunciation, word formation and grammar.

Mother of All Languages ( Importance of Sanskrit )

This language has significantly contributed to the entire world in many ways. It has given some very vital root words to the English language and mostly all the Indian languages including- Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil and Bengali. It has an astounding vocabulary – having 96 words for a single feeling – love . This tells that it is a language of love and humanity, peace and tranquillity. It is also called the language of heart. Whatever be the emotion one wishes to display – devotion, love, affection, fear, threat, anger, compassion, benevolence, admiration, surprise the most appropriate words of Sanskrit can flow like a gushing stream. No wonder, it is the oldest surviving literature in the world!

Base of Sanskrit Language

Sanskrit is based on root syllables and words. It is the only language which is derived from a root, as no other language has this characteristic it can be said that Sanskrit is probably the origin of verbal and written communication. The greatest epics of the Indian history are written in this language like- The Ramayana and Mahabharata. Mahabharata qualifies as the world’s largest epic with over 100000 verses. It is also recommended as the top language for use in Computational Linguistics and Artificial Intelligence by NASA . Sanskrit’s grammar is so great that no other language can match up.

Current Scenario About Sanskrit Language

The current status of the Sanskrit language is pitiable. The mother language needs special and urgent security. This is because of the acute fondness of the youth towards the European languages. The idea that this is a step towards transformation has made us think Sanskrit is an obsolete language. This is our responsibility to bring back the language which is the foundation of communication. For this we require to take some actions. We need more and more schools to teach Sanskrit and have some best quality Sanskrit teachers which tell the students about its- origin, importance and use so that they may understand their mother tongue well and have basic command on it.  Even higher education should be encouraged in this particular language that students get deeper knowledge about the language which has given birth to almost all the languages across the globe.

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Sanskrit Essays संस्कृतभाषायां निबन्धाः

Learn about many different Sanskrit essays with translation in Hindi and English. हिंदी और अंग्रेजी में अनुवाद के साथ कई अलग-अलग संस्कृत निबंधों के बारे में जानें। Essays in Sanskrit are called as “संस्कृतभाषायां निबन्धाः”. 

An essay is a piece of content which is written from the perception of the writer. Essays can be of different types, long or short, formal or informal, biography or autobiography etc. 

These are useful for Sanskrit students and others interested in learning Sanskrit.

Savitribai Phule

Sanskrit Essay on Savitribai Phule, with translation in English, and Hindi. | सावित्रीबाई फुले पर संस्कृत में निबंध। | सावित्रीबाईफुलेमहोदया इति विषये संस्कृते निबन्धः।

Essay on Internet in Sanskrit, English, and Hindi. | इंटरनेट पर संस्कृत निबंध | अन्तर्जालम् इति विषये संस्कृते निबन्धः

Importance of Machines

Essay on Importance of Machines in Sanskrit, English, and Hindi. | यंत्रों का महत्व पर संस्कृत निबंध | यन्त्राणां महत्त्वम् इति विषये संस्कृते निबन्धः

Importance of Art

Essay on Importance of Art in Sanskrit, English, and Hindi. | कला का महत्व पर संस्कृत निबंध | कलानां महत्त्वम् इति विषये संस्कृते निबन्धः

Republic Day of India

Essay on Republic Day of India in Sanskrit, English, and Hindi translation. | गणतंत्र दिवस पर संस्कृत निबंध | गणतन्त्रदिनम् इति विषये संस्कृते निबन्धः

Examination

Essay on Examination in Sanskrit, English, and Hindi with transliteration. | परीक्षा पर संस्कृत निबंध | परीक्षा इति विषये संस्कृते निबन्धः

Pandita Ramabai

Essay On Pandita Ramabai in Sanskrit, English, and Hindi with transliteration. | पंडिता रमाबाई पर निबंध | पण्डिता रमाबाईमहोदया इति विषये संस्कृते निबन्धः

Essay on Cricket in Sanskrit, English, and Hindi translation. | क्रिकेट पर संस्कृत निबंध | क्रिकेटक्रीडा इति विषये संस्कृते निबन्धः

Teachers Day

Essay On Teachers Day in Sanskrit, English, and Hindi with transliteration. | शिक्षक दिवस पर निबंध | शिक्षकदिनम् इति विषये संस्कृते निबन्धः

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Apart from the short Sanskrit essays listed in this section, you can also read Sanskrit Axioms, Sanskrit Proverbs, Sanskrit Vocabulary etc. from the links below:

संस्कृत भाषा का महत्व संस्कृत निबंध

Importance of Sanskrit Language in Sanskrit:  नमस्कार दोस्तों, यहां पर हमने  संस्कृत भाषा के महत्व पर संस्कृत में निबंध  लिखा है। यह निबंध सभी कक्षाओं के विद्यार्थियों के लिए मददगार साबित होगा ऐसी हम उम्मीद करते हैं। यहां पर हमने Sanskrit ka Mahatva Essay in Sanskrit के 5 से अधिक संस्कृत निबंध (Sanskrit Nibandh) शेयर किये है।

उम्मीद करते हैं आपको यह संस्कृत भाषा का महत्व संस्कृत निबंध (Sanskrit Bhasha ka Mahatva Essay in Sanskrit) पसंद आयेंगे, इन्हें आगे शेयर जरूर करें।

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संस्कृतभाषायाः महत्त्वम् | Importance of Sanskrit Language in Sanskrit

संस्कृत भाषा के महत्व पर 10 वाक्य (10 lines on importance of sanskrit in sanskrit).

• संस्‍कृत भाषा विश्‍वस्‍य सर्वासु भाषासु प्राचीनतम भाषा अस्ति।
• संस्‍कृता भाषा परिशुद्धा व्‍याकरण सम्‍बंधिदोषादिरहिता संस्‍कृत भाषेति निगघते।
• संस्‍कृतभाषैव भारतस्‍य प्राणभुताभाषा अस्ति राष्‍ट्रस्‍य ऐक्‍य च साधयति भाषा अस्ति।
• संस्‍कृतभाषा जिवनस्‍य सर्वसंस्‍कारेषु संस्‍कृतस्‍य प्रयोग: भवति।
• सर्वासामेताषा भाषाणाम इय जननी।
• संस्‍कृतभाषा सर्वे जानाम आर्याणां सुलभा शोभना गरिमामयी च संस्‍कृत भाषा वाणी अस्ति।
• वेदाः, रामायणः, महाभारतः, भगवद् गीता इत्यादि ग्रन्थाः संस्कृतभाषायां एवं विरचितानि।
• इयं भाषायाः महत्वं विदेशराज्येष्वपि प्रसिध्दं।
• संस्कृतभाषायाः संरक्षणार्थं वयं संस्कृतपठनं प्रचरणं च अवश्यं करणीयं।
• संस्कृतवाङ्मयं विश्ववाङ्मये स्वस्य अद्वितीयं स्थानम् अलङ्करोति।

मम प्रिया भाषा संस्कृत निबंध 50 शब्दों में (Essay on Importance of Sanskrit in Sanskrit)

सम्यक् परिष्कृतं शुद्धमर्थाद् दोषरहितं व्याकरणेन संस्कारितं वा यत्तदेव संस्कृतम्। एवञ्च सम्-उपसर्गपूर्वकात् कृधातोर्निष्पन्नोSयं शब्द संस्कृतभाषेति नाम्रा सम्बोध्यते। सैव देवभाषा गीर्वाणवाणी, देववाणी, अमरवाणी, गीर्वागित्यादिभिर्नामभिः कथ्यते। इयमेव भाषा सर्वासां भारतीयभाषाणां जननी, भारतीयसंस्कृतेः प्राणस्वरूपा, भारतीयधर्मदर्शनादिकानां प्रसारिका, सर्वास्वपि विश्वभाषासु प्राचीनतमा सर्वमान्या च मन्यते।

अस्माकं समस्तमपि प्राचीनं साहित्यं संस्कृतभाषायामेव रचितमस्ति, समस्तमपि वैदिक साहित्यं रामायणं महाभारतं पुराणानि दर्शनग्रन्थाः स्मृतिग्रन्थाः काव्यानि नाटकानि गद्य-नीति-आख्यानग्रन्थाश्च अस्यामेव भाषायां लिखिताः प्राप्यन्ते। गणितं, ज्योतिषं, काव्यशास्त्रमायुर्वेदः, अर्थशास्त्रं राजनीतिशास्त्रं छन्दःशास्त्रं ज्ञान-विज्ञानं तत्वजातमस्यामेव संस्कृतभाषायां समुपलभ्यते। अनेन संस्कृतभाषायाः विपुलं गौरवं स्वमेव सिध्यति।

संस्कृत भाषाया महत्त्वम् निबंध 100 शब्दों में (Importance of Sanskrit Essay in Sanskrit)

संस्कृतम् जगतः अतिप्राचीना समृद्धा शास्त्रीया च भाषा वर्तते। संस्कृतम् भारतस्य जगत: च भाषासु प्राचीनतमा। संस्कृता वाक्, भारती, सुरभारती, अमरभारती, अमरवाणी, सुरवाणी, गीर्वाणवाणी, गीर्वाणी, देववाणी, देवभाषा, दैवीवाक्‌ इत्यादिभिः नामभिः एतद्भाषा प्रसिद्धा।

भारतीयभाषासु बाहुल्येन संस्कृतशब्दाः उपयुक्ताः। संस्कृतात् एव अधिका भारतीयभाषा उद्भूताः। तावदेव भारत-युरोपीय-भाषावर्गीयाः अनेकाः भाषाः संस्कृतप्रभावं संस्कृतशब्दप्राचुर्यं च प्रदर्शयन्ति।

व्याकरणेन सुसंस्कृता भाषा जनानां संस्कारप्रदायिनी भवति। अष्‍टाध्‍यायी इति नाम्नि महर्षिपाणिनेः विरचना जगतः सर्वासां भाषाणाम् व्याकरणग्रन्थेषु अन्यतमा, वैयाकरणानां भाषाविदां भाषाविज्ञानिनां च प्रेरणास्‍थानं इवास्ति।

संस्कृतवाङ्मयं विश्ववाङ्मये स्वस्य अद्वितीयं स्थानम् अलङ्करोति। संस्‍कृतस्‍य प्राचीनतमग्रन्‍थाः वेदाः सन्‍ति। वेद-शास्त्र-पुराण-इतिहास-काव्य-नाटक-दर्शनादिभिः अनन्तवाङ्मयरूपेण विलसन्ती अस्ति एषा देववाक्। न केवलं धर्म-अर्थ-काम-मोक्षात्मकाः चतुर्विधपुरुषार्थहेतुभूताः विषयाः अस्याः साहित्यस्य शोभां वर्धयन्ति अपितु धार्मिक-नैतिक-आध्यात्मिक-लौकिक-पारलौकिकविषयैः अपि सुसम्पन्ना इयं दववाणी।

संस्कृत भाषा पर निबंध संस्कृत में 200 शब्दों में (Sanskrit Bhashyam Mahatvam in Sanskrit)

संस्कृतम् भारतस्य विश्वस्य च पुरातनतमा भाषा। अन्यास भाषाणां तथा पुरातनं साहित्यमद्य नोपलभ्यते यथा पुरातनं संस्कृतसाहित्यम्। विश्वस्य पुरातनतमो ग्रन्थः ऋग्वेदः संस्कृतभाषयैव निबद्धः। इयमतीव वैज्ञानिकी भाषा, अस्या पाणिनिमुनिप्रणीतं व्याकरणमतीव वैज्ञानिकं यस्य साहाय्येन अद्यापि वयं तान् पुरातनग्रन्थान् अवबोधुं शक्नुमः।

संस्कृतमेव हि भारतम्। यदि वयं प्राचीन भारतमर्वाचीनं वापि भारतं ज्ञातुमिच्छामः तह नास्ति संस्कृतसमोऽन्य उपायः। भारतीयजनस्य अद्यापि यत् चिन्तनं तस्य मूलं प्राचीनसंस्कृतवाङ्मये दृश्यते। यदि च तत् चिन्तनं वयं नूतनविज्ञानाभिमुख कर्तुमिच्छामस्तह तस्य मूलं पृष्ठभूमि च अविज्ञाय विच्छिन्नरूपेण कतु न शक्नुमः। यदि वयमिच्छामो यत् भारतीयजनः परिवर्तनम् आत्मसात् कुर्यात् तदा तेन परिवर्तनेन आत्मरूपेण संस्कृतिमयेन संस्कृतमयेन च भाव्यम्।।

संस्कृतस्य शब्दाः सर्वासु भारतीयभाषासु कासुचित् वैदेशिकभाषासु च प्रयुज्यन्ते। अतः यदि वयं भारतीयजनानामेकीभावं, तेषां भाषागतम् अभेदं सौमनस्यं च इच्छामः तदा संस्कृतज्ञानेनैव तत सम्भाव्यते। संस्कृतं सर्वाः-भारतीयभाषाः सर्वं जनमानसं च एकसूत्रेण संयोजयति। प्राचीनभारतीयेतिहासस्य भूगोलस्य च समीचीनं चित्रं संस्कृताध्ययनं विना असम्भवम्।

संस्कृतसाहित्यम् अति समृद्धं विविधज्ञानमयं च वर्तते। अत्र वैदिकं ज्ञानमुपलभ्यते, यस्य क्वचिदपि साम्यं नास्ति। महाभारतं तु विश्वकोशरूपमस्ति। रामायणशिक्षाः दिशि दिशि प्रचरिताः। उपनिषद्भिर्वैदेशिकैरपि विद्वद्भिः शान्तिः प्राप्ता। कालिदासादीनां काव्यानाम् उत्कर्षस्य तु कथैव का।

चरकसुश्रतयोरायुर्वेदः, भारद्वाजस्य विमानशास्त्रम्, कणादस्य परमाणुविज्ञानम्, गौतमस्य तर्कविद्या, शुल्बसूत्राणां ज्यामितिविज्ञानम्, आर्यभटस्य खगोलशास्त्रम् इत्येवमादीनि अनेकानि विज्ञानानि शास्त्राणि च संस्कृतभाषोपनिबद्धान्येव। अद्यापि राजनीतिविषये शासनतन्त्रविषये च कौटिल्यस्य अर्थशास्त्रं मनुस्मृतिश्च मार्गप्रदर्शके स्तः।

वयं भारतीयाः। अस्माभिः स्वकीयं गौरवमयं वाङ्मयमधीत्यैव तदाधारे भविष्यनिर्माणं कर्तव्यं, तदैवात्मोत्कर्षः सम्भाव्यते। स च उत्कर्षः आत्माधिष्ठितो हृदयग्राही वास्तविकोन्नतिकारी भविष्यति। यानि राष्ट्राणि स्वगौरवं न विस्मरन्ति तान्येव सफलतायाश्चरमोत्कर्ष प्राप्नुवन्ति।

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Sanskrit ka Mahatva in Sanskrit Essay (250 Words)

परिष्कृत, व्याकरणादिदोष रहितं यत् भाषा तत् संस्कृतम् अस्ति। इयं भाषा एवं देववाणी, सुरभारती, गीर्वाणवाणी इत्यादिकैः नामभिः व्यवहियते। संस्कृत भाषा संसारस्य सर्वासु भाषासु प्राचीनतमा, परिष्कृततमा च विद्यते।।

अस्याः भाषायाः साहित्यम् अपि सुविशालं, परमोन्नत, विविध- ज्ञान-समन्वित च अस्ति। भारतस्य प्राचीनाः ग्रन्थाः चत्वारः वेदाः संस्कृतभाषायां सन्ति। धर्मशास्त्राणि, अष्टादश-पुराणानि, अष्टादश स्मृतयः, षट् दर्शनानि च संस्कृत भाषायां एवं लिखिताः सन्ति। सम्पूर्ण कर्मकाण्ड विभागः सम्पूर्ण च आयुर्वेद पद्धतिः, एते सर्वे ग्रन्थाः संस्कृतभाषायां एवं निबद्धाः सन्ति।

एतेषाम् अध्ययनेन भारतवर्षस्य, प्राचीन धर्मस्य, आयुर्वेदस्य, तथा अतीत सभ्यतायाः पूर्णः परिचयः प्राप्यते। एवं संस्कृत वाग्मय एव भारतस्य संस्कृतेः आध्यात्मिकस्य च ज्ञानस्य विशुद्ध रूपज्ञानाय एकं साधनम्। एवं इयं भाषा: प्राचीनतमा इति निर्विवादम्। कतिपयैः उदाहरणैः अस्याः परिकृतिः अपि प्रकटयितुम् शक्यते। आंग्लभाषायां लिख्यते ‘बुट’ पठ्यते च ‘बट’ लिख्यते पुट पुनः बटवत् ‘पट’ इति न पठ्यते। एवमेव अनेकानि भ्रष्ट्रभाषायाः उदाहरणानि सन्ति। संस्कृतमेव सा भाषा यस्यां यत् लिख्यते तदेव पठ्यते।

संस्कृत भाषा: न केवलं उच्चारणे सर्वोत्कृष्ट अपितु मधुरा दिव्या च। इयं भाषा आचारशास्त्र शिक्षिका, जीवनोन्नतिकारिणी च अस्ति।

ये कथयन्ति यत् कर-भाषा कठिना वर्तते, ते न जानन्ति यत् स्वल्य प्रयासेनैव संस्कृतं पठितं शक्य। संस्कृत भाषाः अस्माकं देशस्य सांस्कृतिकः निधिः अस्ति। सम्पूर्णमपि सांस्कृतिक वाङ्गमयं संस्कृतमाश्रित्य एव अवतिष्ठते। संस्कृत्याः वाङ्मयेन रहितरस्य राष्ट्रस्य जातेश्च अध: पतनम् अनिवार्यम्। संस्कृस्य एतादृशं महत्त्वं दृष्टैव कश्चित् कविना सत्यम् एवं उक्तम्:-

“ भारतस्य प्रतिष्ठे हे संस्कृतं चैव संस्कृतिः ”

अद्यत्वे केचित् मूढाः संस्कृतं मृतभाषां कथयन्ति ते न जानन्ति यत् ये संस्कृतस्य रसेन ज्ञानेन, संस्कृति बलेन अद्यापि कृतकृत्याः भवन्ति कि तेभ्यः संस्कृत भाषा मृता? पुनरपि यदि केचित् कुपुत्राः स्वजननी सदृशीम् इमां भाषां मृतां कथयन्ति येन च भारतवर्षे संस्कृत भाषा उपेक्ष्येत, तर्हि गीर्वाण वाणी एवं क्षमयतु तेषाम् अपराधः। यतो हि-

“ कुपुत्रो जायेत् क्वचिदपि कुमाता न भवति”

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