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Sanskrit and Bharat (संस्कृतं भारतञ्च) elaborates on the integrity of Sanskrit and Bharat, and the importance of Sanskrit learning in bringing about an all pervasive reawakening of Bharat. The article is extracted from a speech by Dr. Chamu Krishna Shastry during the inaugural session of the Non-formal Sanskrit Education Cell, IIT-Bombay (August, 2022).

Sanskrit and Bharat (संस्कृतं भारतञ्च) elaborates on the integrity of Sanskrit and Bharat, and the importance of Sanskrit learning in bringing about an all pervasive reawakening of Bharat. The article is extracted from a speech by Dr. Chamu Krishna Shastry during the inaugural session of the Non-formal Sanskrit Education Cell, IIT-Bombay (August, 2022).

However, with the emergence of Macaulay's minutes in 1835, Sanskrit was replaced by English.

Sanskrit was not just the medium of communication, it was the language of science, knowledge, education and more in Ancient Bharat that was always a multi-lingual civilization. All Indian languages co-existed, complemented and supplemented each other. Infact, there was a give and take, not just of words but even thoughts.  

Many words in Indian languages have a Sanskrit origin. Their sentence construction, phonetics, arrangement of letters, were all similar. There was oneness amongst the languages that facilitated homogeneity in knowledge. Thus, from the time of creation until now, Sanskrit has been the thread binding the civilization of Bharata together.

Many words in Indian languages have a Sanskrit origin. Their sentence construction, phonetics, arrangement of letters, are all similar. There was oneness amongst the languages that facilitated homogeneity in knowledge. Thus, from the time of creation until now, Sanskrit has been the thread binding the civilization of Bharat together.

Sanskrit is important to understand the nation of Bharata.

Sanskrit literature, Adhyatmik knowledge and Indian knowledge systems are the binding agents of Bharat. Sanskrit language and the common thoughts across Indian languages are foundational to the unity and integrity of Bharat. Though the languages are many, the sentiments are unified. And Sanskrit is instrumental in unifying Bharat. Therefore, Sanskrit is important to understand the nation of Bharat.  

’भा’ इत्युक्ते प्रकाशः ज्ञानम् वा । भायां नाम ज्ञाने रतः तल्लीनः वा इति भारतशब्दस्य व्युत्पत्तिः ।

* व्युत्पत्तिः ॥ vyutpattiḥ

Bharata is always ज्ञाननिष्ठ/ज्ञानरत; it is essentially a society immersed in knowledge.  

The etymology of 'Bharat' emphasizes on its inherent relationship with knowledge. <blockquote>’भा’ इत्युक्ते प्रकाशः ज्ञानम् वा । भायां नाम ज्ञाने रतः तल्लीनः वा इति भारतशब्दस्य व्युत्पत्तिः ।

Therefore, the revival of Sanskrit language is the reawakening of the knowledge tradition.  

'bhā' ityukte prakāśaḥ jñānam vā । bhāyāṁ nāma jñāne rataḥ tallīnaḥ vā iti bhārataśabdasya vyutpattiḥ । </blockquote>Bharat is essentially a society immersed in knowledge. Therefore, the revival of Sanskrit language is the reawakening of the knowledge tradition.  

What is the Indian Knowledge System ?   

* What is the Indian Knowledge System ?   

Different systems like Nyaya Vyavastha, Arthika Vyavastha, Prashasana Vyavastha, Shikshana Vyavastha, Samajika Vyavastha, Kutumba Vyavasta, etc. hold a civilisation together. And knowledge stands as the atman within these syatems.   

Different systems like Nyaya Vyavastha, Arthika Vyavastha, Prashasana Vyavastha, Shikshana Vyavastha, Samajika Vyavastha, Kutumba Vyavasta, etc. hold a civilisation together. And knowledge stands as the atman within these syatems.   

(Sanskrit was not just the medium of communication, it was the language of Science, knowledge, education and more in Ancient Bharata. With the emergence of Macaulay's minutes in 1835, Sanskrit was replaced by English. It is not about a resistance to English. The multi-lingual heritage of India is proof that Bharata has never been a language-despiser (despised languages). May all languages exist. However,)

(Sanskrit was not just the medium of communication, it was the language of Science, knowledge, education and more in Ancient Bharata. With the emergence of Macaulay's minutes in 1835, Sanskrit was replaced by English. It is not about a resistance to English. The multi-lingual heritage of India is proof that Bharata has never been a language-despiser (despised languages). May all languages exist. However,)

Since Sanskrit-based learning system has fallen behind in the formal education system, there is a gap that has arisen between Sanskrit and modern learning. That needs to be filled. Sanskrit schools, colleges and universities should engage in the teaching of modern subjects while the modern educational institutes should teach Sanskrit.

Since Sanskrit-based learning system has fallen behind in the formal education system, there is a gap that has arisen between Sanskrit and modern learning. That needs to be filled. Sanskrit schools, colleges and universities should engage in the teaching of modern subjects while the modern educational institutes should teach Sanskrit.