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The Hindu
5 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
Call to unearth contemporary knowledge from Sanskrit
Speakers at 'Bhashyotsava', the three-day national conference on 'Prasthana Trayam' organised by the National Sanskrit University here on Tuesday (August 5, 2025), called Sanskrit as not just a language, but the treasure trove of contemporary and modern knowledge. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami called Dharma (righteousness) as the essence of the Vedic religion, as enshrined in Sanskrit literature. He called Sanskrit as having the disciplines such as Ethics, Law, Political Science etc., thus containing the essence of all aspects of Dharma. Recalling the efforts of the Government of India to re-establish India as the 'Vishwaguru' (global teacher), Mr. Dhami mentioned the creating of Centre for Hindu Studies, spiritual corridors and special scholarships introduced for Sanskrit students as the major initiatives. Odisha Governor Kambhampati Hari Babu called Sanskrit as not just a language, but a 'living legacy' that guides human life. He maintained that profound knowledge hidden in Sanskrit language had to be unearthed and deciphered. In this context, he mentioned the construction of Ram Setu, Brahmastra and Pashupatastra to highlight the scientific stature of the language. 'Paninian grammar in Sanskrit is useful for modern computational linguistics and artificial intelligence', Mr. Hari Babu said, adding that architectural structures and Vaastu are encoded within Sanskrit. NSU Vice-Chancellor G.S.R. Krishnamurthy highlighted the university's significant efforts taken for the propagation of Sanskrit and explained the ongoing activities. Later, Mr. Hari Babu and Mr. Dhami participated in the inauguration of Akshara Purushothama Mandir (belonging to Sri Swami Narayan tradition) constructed in the varsity's Heritage Corridor. BAPS Chief Priest Sadhu Bhadreshdas Swami also participated.
Hans India
6 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Bhashyotsava national conference begins at NSU
Tirupati: As part of the three-day Bhashyotsava at National Sanskrit University (NSU), Tirupati, the national conference was inaugurated on Monday. Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham pontiff Shankara Vijayendra Saraswati Swami addressed the participants virtually at the inaugural session and blessed them. Sadhu Bhadresh Das Swamiji from Swaminarayan Akshardham, New Delhi, addressed the gathering and reflected on the spiritual and philosophical depth of the Akshar Purushottam Bhashya, with particular focus on its interpretation of the Prasthana Trayi — the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Brahma Sutras. The inaugural session featured notable scholars, including UGC Vice Chairperson and ICAPR Chairman Prof Deepak Kumar Srivastava, Prof Sachidananda Mishra, Acharya Harekrishna Sathapati, Prof Murali Manohar Pathak, and Prof Sukhant Kumar Senapati. The speakers highlighted the enduring philosophical relevance and social value of classical commentaries on the Prasthana Trayi, both in Sanskrit and in vernacular languages. Presiding over the ceremony, Vice Chancellor Prof GSR Krishna Murthy underscored the relevance of these ancient interpretations in addressing the challenges of modern society. He also expressed his appreciation to the organisations and individuals supporting the conference.
