‘Sanskrit Has Been Guiding Force Of Our Culture And Knowledge Economy’
Observer News Service
Katra- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on Monday that the Union Territory administration is making efforts through flexible and non-formal Sanskrit courses to increase access of students to make it the language of the common man.
“Sanskrit is not only one of the oldest living languages of the world but also the greatest treasure of classic literature and knowledge in science and technology. This festival is a perfect opportunity to make the young generation aware of values and ideals that Sanskrit possesses,” Sinha said.
He was addressing a gathering on the inauguration of the North Zone Youth Festival ‘KSHITIJ’ at Spiritual Growth Centre, here on Monday.
The 3-day North Zone Youth Festival is being organized by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board in collaboration with Central Sanskrit University. Sanskrit scholars of 10 institutes from 7 states/UTs are participating in this unique Sanskrit Scholars festival.
“Sanskrit has been the guiding force of our culture and knowledge economy. It is our collective responsibility to popularize the Sanskrit language and preserve the treasure of science, spirituality, philosophy and culture,” the LG said.
Sinha also lauded the efforts of various organizations and stakeholders like Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Gurukul, Chudamani Sanskrit Sansthan, Mahant Rohit Shastri in promoting Sanskrit language in the UT.
Earlier, the LG welcomed the Sanskrit scholars participating in the festival and exhorted them to contribute constructively in nation building.
“North Zone Youth Festival will lead to a better understanding of the various aspects of Sanskrit Studies and knowledge system. We are making efforts through flexible and non-formal Sanskrit courses to increase access of students to make it the language of the common man,” he added.
Member SMVDSB, Mahamandleshwar Swami Vishveshvaranand Giriji Maharaj, called for making collective efforts to promote Sanskrit and ensure that all sections of the society get the benefit of the inexhaustible storehouse of knowledge, science and thought.
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Gurukul, Katra along with various campuses of Central Sanskrit University and Adarsh Maha Vidyalaya of Sanskrit, situated in J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are participating in this mega event for the first time for the promotion of Sanskrit Language in J&K.
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