Sanskrit: The Language of Knowledge
The world observes Sanskrit Day every year on “Shraavana Poornima”. That is the Hindu calendar’s full moon day of the Shraavana month. In terms of the Gregorian calendar, it comes in August. The primary objective of the observation is to promote Sanskrit, one of India’s ancient languages. Classical texts in various fields, such as Literature, Philosophy, Mathematics, and Science, were written in Sanskrit. The observation of World Sanskrit Day also celebrates Pāṇini, a great Sanskrit scholar. Many of the great works of Indian science and philosophy are written in Sanskrit. The computer-friendliness of Sanskrit makes it ideal for everyday use. Some philologists believe that languages like Latin and Greek are related to this language. Despite all its greatness and influence on cultures over millennia, the number of people who speak Sanskrit fluently is tiny. Observations like this remind the younger generation about the richness of this ancient language and evoke interest and cherish and enhance its use.
The world observes Sanskrit Day every year on “Shraavana Poornima”. That is the Hindu calendar’s full moon day of the Shraavana month. In terms of the Gregorian calendar, it comes in August. In ancient India, the academic year started on this day, with students beginning the studyof Vedas. It is 19th August this year. In 1969, the Ministry of Education of the Government of India encouraged the celebrations of Sanskrit Day, which gave impetus to the observation. The primary objective of the observation is to promote Sanskrit, one of India’s ancient languages. Classical texts in various fields, such as Literature, Philosophy, Mathematics, and Science, were written in Sanskrit. “Samskrita Bharati”, a non-profit organisation working on reviving Sanskrit, actively promotes the observation.
The observation of World Sanskrit Day also celebrates Pāṇini, a great Sanskrit scholar. Many of the great works of Indian science and philosophy were written in Sanskrit. Many eminent writers like Patanjali, Ved Vyas, Adi Shankaracharya, and Kalidas wrote classics in the Sanskrit language. Sanskrit is also a language of science and philosophy. Sanskrit is one of the oldest languages in the world. It is also considered to be the mother of many modern Indian languages. UNESCO supports the observation of the World Sanskrit Day. The computer-friendliness of Sanskrit makes it ideal for everyday use. Some philologists believe that languages like Latin and Greek are related to this language.
Despite all its greatness and influence on cultures over millennia, the number of people who speak Sanskrit fluently is tiny. Some estimates put the number at 200,000, and the 2011 census puts the number of people who can speak at 25,000. Observations like this remind the younger generation about the richness of this ancient language and evoke interest and cherish and enhance its use. The day is also very auspicious in India, with people following religious rituals and brothers reiterating their resolve to protect their sisters. The way modern societies are moving, sisters need more protection.
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