Guest guest Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Relevance of Sanskrit as a modern language During the Vedic period Sanskrit, which was in a somewhat disorderly way, was called "Daivoe Vak". It was formalized and improved by Panini, the famous grammarian of 7th century B.C. The word "Sanskrutani" means `Reformed', `Improved'. This language has therefore been called `Sanskrutani' (Sanskrit) from 7th Century B.C. In ancient times the king used to patronize this language due to which it flourished well. Unfortunately, after India came under alien rule, Sanskrit used to be treated as a dead language. The number of people who study and learn this language has become miniscule. While Indians are neglecting this great language, its importance is being recognised bountifully and every sort of encouragement is being given to study and learn it in western countries, Soviet union, Australia, West Germany, Portugal, etc. Even in American universities, there are 10 to 12 serious programmes in Sanskrit today. LEX has already drawn the attention of the government in Mauritius Times sometime back about the language. It's about time tiny Mauritius start showing an interest in this great language. Moussa Beekharry Modern Square, Vacoas, Mauritius http://www.mauritiustimes.com/141005reader.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Namaste International Foundation For Vedic Science is willing to assist in keeping the Sanskrit language alive. Please let us know how we can be of assistance.Thanks Ashwini Kumar International Foundation For Vedic Science www.vedascience.com >"vrnparker" <vrnparker >vediculture >vediculture >[world-vedic] Mauritius needs Sanskrit >Fri, 14 Oct 2005 19:45:38 -0000 > >Relevance of Sanskrit as a modern language > >During the Vedic period Sanskrit, which was in a somewhat disorderly >way, was called "Daivoe Vak". It was formalized and improved by >Panini, the famous grammarian of 7th century B.C. The >word "Sanskrutani" means `Reformed', `Improved'. This language has >therefore been called `Sanskrutani' (Sanskrit) from 7th Century B.C. >In ancient times the king used to patronize this language due to >which it flourished well. Unfortunately, after India came under alien >rule, Sanskrit used to be treated as a dead language. > >The number of people who study and learn this language has become >miniscule. While Indians are neglecting this great language, its >importance is being recognised bountifully and every sort of >encouragement is being given to study and learn it in western >countries, Soviet union, Australia, West Germany, Portugal, etc. Even >in American universities, there are 10 to 12 serious programmes in >Sanskrit today. > >LEX has already drawn the attention of the government in Mauritius >Times sometime back about the language. It's about time tiny >Mauritius start showing an interest in this great language. > >Moussa Beekharry >Modern Square, Vacoas, Mauritius >http://www.mauritiustimes.com/141005reader.htm > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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