Sanskrit soul of Indian culture, mother of all languages: Himachal Governor

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla said that Sanskrit would play a significant role in realising the dream of Viksit Bharat as it was the repository of India’s timeless traditions and deep knowledge in medicine, physical and occult sciences and various other disciplines. Stating that Sanskrit was the soul of Indian culture and the mother of all languages, he said that major sciences such as astronomy, Ayurveda and subjects like Astrology and Yoga were integral parts of our ancient scriptures.

The Governor was presiding over the “Vishisht Deekshant Mahotsav” organised by Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, New Delhi, today.

Highlighting the need to promote Sanskrit and its vast knowledge heritage, Shukla said that Indian society was becoming increasingly aware of its rich cultural legacy, especially the wisdom enshrined in sacred texts. He said this growing awareness proves that modernity and ancient culture can progress together harmoniously.

He appreciated the efforts of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya for imparting education in Sanskrit and popularising the language among people. He also underscored the importance of research on ancient scriptures and suggested that their essence should be presented in a simple form for the benefit of the public. “Our saints and scholars composed these texts for the welfare of humanity, nature and the earth. Making their knowledge accessible to all would benefit society immensely,” said the Governor.

Prof Surendra Dubey, Vice Chairman of the Central Hindi Institute, also addressed the gathering and spoke about the relevance of Sanskrit in contemporary society, lauding the Vishwavidyalaya’s initiatives.

Earlier, Vice Chancellor, Prof Murli Manohar Pathak welcomed the Chief Guest and other dignitaries and briefed about the activities of the institution.

On the occasion, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla felicitated distinguished Sanskrit scholars and academicians like Acharya Mithila Prasad Tripathi, Ved Prakash Upadhyay, Bal Krishan Sharma and Devendra Nath Tripathi for their outstanding contributions to Sanskrit.

Prof Devi Prasad Tripathi, Coordinator, Prof Santosh Kumar Srivastav, Registrar, distinguished scholars, faculty members and students of the Vishwavidyalaya were also present on the occasion.