New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Monday lauded the contribution of Samskrita Bharati at the inauguration of its central office in Delhi, calling its efforts over the past four decades “commendable and noteworthy”.

Addressing the media, Thakur said, “Sanskrit Bharati has done excellent, commendable and noteworthy work across the country over the past four decades. The more it is praised, the less it seems…I have full faith that Samskrit Bharti will forward their work to every village. The people who know Sanskrit will get more opportunity through this to know more, that’s why many congratulations to Samskrita Bharati.”

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasised the importance of learning Sanskrit, describing it as the “very soul” of India and an essential element of the country’s civilisational continuity.

Akhil Bhartiya Prachar Pramukh Shreesh Deo Pujari underlined the growing support for Sanskrit, stating, “There is support from society, and in many places, support from governments as well — whether state governments or the central government — because of which an environment is being created. There is now an emphasis on direct learning, especially for the new generation, because after achieving a career, they have no further life goals. That goal can be achieved only by studying Sanskrit, scriptures, and subhashitas; otherwise, their life will pass merely in eating, enjoying, and consumption.”

Leader and International Patron of the Vishva Hindu Parishad, Dinesh Chandra, made a strong pitch for elevating Sanskrit’s status, saying, “Sanskrit should be the national language. Indraprastha was developed through the hard work of the Pandavas, so on that basis, the name Indraprastha should be considered…”

He added, “Sanskrit is considered the original language of the world. Many Indian and global languages have originated from Sanskrit… Samskrit Bharati aims to promote Sanskrit worldwide. From foundational texts like the Vedas to other classical works, knowledge is preserved in Sanskrit.”

Academic leaders also highlighted the relevance of Sanskrit in education and knowledge systems.

Vice Chancellor of SLBS National Sanskrit University, Murli Manohar Pathak, said, “Sanskrit in education is very important because while we pursue material progress, if we do not preserve our moral values, humanity cannot remain secure…”

Similarly, Vice Chancellor of Central Sanskrit University, Srinivas Varkhedi, noted, “Sanskrit is not just a language; it is a bridge and a source of our knowledge tradition. In today’s age of knowledge, Sanskrit holds great significance…”

The inauguration highlighted ongoing efforts to promote Sanskrit not only as a classical heritage but also as a vibrant and relevant language for future generations.

Earlier in the day, the RSS chief inaugurated the central office of Samskrita Bharati in Delhi, an organisation dedicated to promoting Sanskrit as a living and widely used language. The event highlighted ongoing efforts to encourage the use of Sanskrit as a modern medium of communication.

–IANS

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