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The Hindu
10-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Governor flays critics of conflict
Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Saturday (May 10) came down on those who spoke against the Indo-Pak conflict claiming that it would affect innocent civilians. 'These are the same people who kept silent when 26 people were killed, leaving several of our sisters widowed,' he said, urging a change in attitude in such situations. The Governor was in Kozhikode on Saturday to inaugurate the 45th State convention of Vishwa Sanskrit Pratishthanam (Sanskritbharathi), the Kerala unit of Sanskrit Bharati. He said Sanskrit was the language of this land, and through the propagation of the language, Sanskritbharathi was engaged in invoking one's sense of identity. 'Language, culture, and mythology are all part of one's identity. One should not forget that,' he added. Sanskritbharati national general secretary Sathyananda Bharathi delivered the keynote address. State president P.K. Sankaranarayanan presided over the event.
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Sanskrit important for national progress: Amit Shah in Delhi
Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that promoting Sanskrit is not just about reviving the language but also about advancing the nation's overall progress. The Delhi government, in collaboration with NGO Sanskrit Bharati, conducted free Sanskrit classes from April 23 at 1,008 locations across the city with daily two-hour sessions known as Sanskrit Sambhashan Shivirs. Shah was addressing the closing ceremony of all 1,008 camps at Delhi University. 'For thousands of years, the churning of ideas across various disciplines has produced a wealth of knowledge preserved in Sanskrit. While there is no opposition to any language, no one can be distanced from their mother tongue, and Sanskrit is the mother of nearly all Indian languages. Sanskrit's promotion is not just about its revival, but also about advancing the nation's overall progress. As Sanskrit becomes richer and stronger, it will, in turn, empower every language and dialect across the country,' Shah said. Shah said that the decline of Sanskrit began even before the colonial British era, and its revival will require time and sustained effort. He said that the government is creating a favourable atmosphere across the country for the resurgence of Sanskrit. 'Around 18 projects have been implemented under the Ashtaadashi scheme (to promote Sanskrit), and the government of India provides financial support for the publication, bulk purchase, and reprinting of rare Sanskrit texts,' he added. 'Sanskrit is not only the most scientific language in the world, but also possesses an unparalleled grammatical was the first language to refine the use of meter and syllables, which has contributed to its continued vitality and relevance even today,' he added. Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta, who also attended the event, said it was societal bias that viewed fluency in foreign languages as a sign of intelligence while dismissing Sanskrit. 'If our children speak French, German or English fluently, then we consider that child very bright and take pride in that. But when a child can speak Sanskrit with the same fluency, it is not considered a big deal,' she said.
United News of India
04-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Rise of Sanskrit is intrinsically linked to rise of India: Amit Shah
New Delhi, May 4 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that Sanskrit is the mother of most Indian languages, and therefore, the rise of Sanskrit is intrinsically linked to the rise of India. Speaking at the closing ceremony of 1008 Sanskrit Sambhashan Shivirs here, Shah said that Sanskrit represents India's faith, tradition, truth, and timeless essence. He emphasised that the light of knowledge and wisdom is deeply embedded in the Sanskrit language. As the mother of most Indian languages, Sanskrit's promotion is not just about its revival, but also about advancing the nation's overall progress. He noted that for thousands of years, the churning of ideas across various disciplines has produced a wealth of knowledge preserved in Sanskrit. This vast treasure spans every field and should be made accessible to the entire world. He stressed that the profound wisdom contained in the Vedas, Upanishads, and countless Sanskrit manuscripts must reach a global audience, and added that the ongoing efforts by Sanskrit Bharati are a significant first step towards achieving this goal. "Sanskrit is not only the most scientific language in the world, but also possesses an unparalleled grammatical structure. Sanskrit was the first language to refine the use of meter and syllables, which has contributed to its continued vitality and relevance even today," he said. Praising the Sanskrit Bharati for its remarkable and courageous initiative in organising 1008 Sanskrit Sambhashan Shivirs, Shah noted that the decline of Sanskrit began even before the era of colonial rule, and its revival will require time and sustained effort. Shah said that since 1981, Sanskrit Bharati has been working to present the vast knowledge available in Sanskrit to the world and to train and enable millions of people to speak and learn Sanskrit. He highlighted that many renowned global scholars have acknowledged Sanskrit as the most scientific language. Emphasising a forward-looking approach, the Home Minister said that rather than dwelling on the history of Sanskrit's decline, efforts should now focus on its resurgence. He said that the government has launched various initiatives to promote Sanskrit. Around 18 projects have been implemented under the Ashtadashi scheme, and the Government of India provides financial support for the publication, bulk purchase, and reprinting of rare Sanskrit texts. He highlighted that the new National Education Policy (NEP) places strong emphasis on the Indian Knowledge System, with Sanskrit as its core pillar. He noted that the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan has been elevated to the status of a Central Sanskrit University. He also mentioned that under the Sahasra Chudamani Yojana, the government has facilitated the appointment of retired eminent Sanskrit scholars as educators. He emphasised that one of the most significant initiatives of the Modi government is a nationwide campaign with a budget of approximately Rs 500 crore aimed at collecting scattered manuscripts in Sanskrit and Prakrit. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Gyan Bharatam Mission with a foundational corpus of Rs 500 crore dedicated to manuscript preservation, with allocations planned in every budget going forward. He further informed that over 52 lakh manuscripts have already been documented, around 3.5 lakh digitized, and 1,37,000 made available online at To support this massive effort, a team comprising scholars from various disciplines and languages has been constituted to translate and preserve these rare manuscripts. Shah said that the work undertaken by Sanskrit Bharati since 1981 is truly unparalleled. He emphasized that the solutions to many of the world's challenges can be found through the revival, propagation, and simplification of the profound knowledge contained in Sanskrit. He highlighted that since its inception, Sanskrit Bharati has introduced over one crore people to spoken Sanskrit, trained more than one lakh Sanskrit teachers, and nurtured 6,000 families who converse exclusively in Sanskrit. Moreover, there are now 4,000 villages in India where all communication is conducted entirely in Sanskrit. Shah noted that Sanskrit Bharati has established 4,500 centers across 26 countries and, in 2011, organised the world's first World Sanskrit Book Fair. It also hosted the Sahitya Utsav in Ujjain in 2013. The Home Minister affirmed that while there is no opposition to any language, no one can be distanced from their mother tongue — and Sanskrit is the mother of nearly all Indian languages. Adding that as Sanskrit becomes richer and stronger, it will, in turn, empower every language and dialect across the country. UNI RBE RN
Hans India
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
HM Amit Shah hails PM Modi's efforts for resurgence of Sanskrit
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a favourable atmosphere has emerged across the country for the resurgence of Sanskrit. Addressing the closing ceremony of 1,008 Sanskrit Sambhashan Shivirs in the national capital, HM Shah said that around 18 projects have been implemented under the Ashtadashi scheme, and the Central government provides financial support for the publication, bulk purchase, and reprinting of rare Sanskrit texts. He also credited PM Modi for a hike in the honorarium for distinguished Sanskrit scholars. HM Shah emphasised that one of the most significant initiatives of PM Modi-led government is a nationwide campaign with a budget of approximately Rs 500 crore aimed at collecting scattered manuscripts in Sanskrit and Prakrit. He said that PM Modi has launched the Gyan Bharatam Mission with a foundational corpus of Rs 500 crore dedicated to manuscript preservation, with allocations planned in every budget going forward. He further said that over 52 lakh manuscripts have already been documented, around 3.5 lakh digitised, and 1,37,000 made available online at To support this massive effort, a team comprising scholars from various disciplines and languages has been constituted to translate and preserve these rare manuscripts. HM Shah praised Sanskrit Bharati for its remarkable and courageous initiative in organising 1,008 Sanskrit Sambhashan Shivirs. He noted that the decline of Sanskrit began even before the era of colonial rule, and its revival will require time and sustained effort. The event was graced by several distinguished dignitaries, including Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. HM Shah said that since 1981, Sanskrit Bharati has been working to present the vast knowledge available in Sanskrit to the world and to train and enable millions of people to speak and learn Sanskrit. He highlighted that many renowned global scholars have acknowledged Sanskrit as the most scientific language. Emphasising a forward-looking approach, he said that rather than dwelling on the history of Sanskrit's decline, efforts should now focus on its resurgence.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Sanskrit is mother of Indian Languages, vital for global knowledge: Shah
New Delhi: Emphasising the foundational role of Sanskrit, Union Home Minister on Sunday said, "We don't oppose any language — but no one can live separated from their mother. And Sanskrit is the mother of nearly every Indian language. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The stronger Sanskrit becomes, the stronger every Indian language and dialect will be." Shah was speaking at the concluding ceremony of the Sanskrit Sambhashan Shivir organised by Sanskrit Bharati at Delhi University's North Campus sports complex. Highlighting Sanskrit's vast knowledge systems, Shah said, "The wisdom of yoga, mathematics, grammar, time calculation, environment, and more is enshrined in Sanskrit. We must understand and adopt it. To bring this knowledge to the global stage, the central government is spending Rs 500 crore on collecting and simplifying manuscripts." He stressed that Sanskrit predates colonialism and must be revived with pride. "When you start speaking in Sanskrit, you begin to think in it. Eventually, it won't just come from your mouth — it will emerge from your soul." "Today, India has a favourable environment for the revival of Sanskrit — whether it's the govt, the people, or the national mindset. With this alignment, the pace and impact of your work will only grow. India has never been a country that patents knowledge; our knowledge is meant for the world," he added. Praising Sanskrit Bharati's grassroots work, Shah said that since 1981, one crore people have been introduced to Sanskrit and one lakh teachers trained. He noted that 5.2 million manuscripts have been documented, with 3.5 lakh digitised. "This knowledge will benefit not just India but the entire world. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Even foreign thinkers like Einstein, Max Müller, Nikola Tesla, and Johannes Kepler have all acknowledged Sanskrit as a scientific language." Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the special guest, corroborated Shah's sentiment. "Sanskrit is truly our mother tongue . Parents take pride when children learn English, German, or French, but not the same pride when it comes to Sanskrit — and that mindset must change," she said. "To become a 'vishwa guru', we must embrace the knowledge stored in Sanskrit. Distancing from it by thinking it's a difficult language is incorrect—a false notion that was propagated. Nasa too has acknowledged Sanskrit as a scientific and computer-friendly language." She added that the Delhi govt spends Rs 10 crore annually to promote Sanskrit, with 750 PGT and 3,250 TGT teachers in schools. Sanskrit Bharati's Jaiprakash said Sanskrit is simple and joyful. "A narrative was created to alienate it, but India's culture is preserved in Sanskrit." The event featured a Sanskrit band, regional dance performances, and camps across 1,008 Delhi locations, where 25,000 participants learned to speak Sanskrit.
