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'Model of harmony': Muslim teacher in Karnataka trains students in Sanskrit for 26 years; professes lifelong love for language

VIJAYAPURA: "Guru Brahma, Guru Vishnu, Guru Devo Maheshwaraaa," the teacher's voice trails off after chanting the verse in Sanskrit in clear, flawless diction. Then, he goes on to ask students about their name, home village, town or taluk and they promptly give replies in Sanskrit. And he corrects any grammatical error. The teacher winds up the language class with 'Jayatu Sanskritam, Jayatu Manukulam' (Victory to Sanskrit, victory to humankind). Meet Shakeel Ahmed Moulasab Angadi, who has been teaching Sanskrit in North Karnataka for 26 years. The 55-year-old teacher professes lifelong love for Sanskrit. And he has come up with interesting games and engaging competitions in the ancient Indian language to celebrate 'Sanskrit week and month' which started on August 9, called World Sanskrit Day or Vishva Samskrita Divas. - After passing Class X, Angadi started working in Vrushabha Lingacharya Sanskrit Pathshala, Bolegaon in Indi taluk. Angadi drew the attention of Vrushabha Lingacharya Swamiji of Bathanal Mutt for his active participation in all religious activities of the mutt and the school. Later, the Swamiji encouraged Angadi to pursue PU Sahitya course under Prahlad Bhat at Laxminarasimha Sanskrit Pathashaale at Jamkhandi. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 30 Beautiful women who lived 80-100 years ago Undo Angadi told TOI Sanskrit scholar Prahlad Bhat trained him in the language as well as associated pedagogy. "The cultural influence of Swamiji was a big motivation for me. I've been teaching at Bolegaon Sanskrit Pathshala for 26 years. Sanskrit is a life language for me," he added. Teacher called a model for harmony The teacher said he follows the Islamic tradition at home. "In fact, many Islamic religious heads have appreciated my work as a teacher," he said. His children Arfat, Arbaz, Alfiya, and Tasfiya are also studying Sanskrit. Prabhusarangadev Shivacharya, Sarangamath-Gachhinamath, Sindagi, said Angadi is a model for communal harmony. "He has shown there is no religious barrier to learning any language," he said. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.