World Sanskrit Day

World Sanskrit Day

Every year on the full moon day in the month of Shrawan, World Sanskrit Day, also known as Sanskrit Diwas, is observed.Sanskrit  is  an important prehistoric language and a fundamental component of Indian civilization.All contemporary Indian languages are said to have descended from Sanskrit, making it the mother tongue of them all.This language has influenced about 97 percent of the world's languages either directly or indirectly.

Sanskrit is a classical language of the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European languages.One of the oldest and sacred languages of the world, it has deep importance since the historical texts and religious scriptures are found in this language. The Vedas and literature of India are written in the classical Sanskrit language.

Sanskrit is a language that represents the rich culture and tradition of India, but it is not exclusive to India.The status of Sanskrit is now acknowledged on a global scale. Its geographic expansion has increased dramatically.  Sanskrit Day is observed to educate people about the profundity and richness of the Sanskrit language.This day is marked with great pomp and show in order to promote and preserve the old Indian language.Sanskrit is spoken and studied in nearly every country on the globe.

Significance

1. Mother of All Languages - Sanskrit is often known as the mother language.

2. Language of the Scholars - Virtuous scholars like Valmiki, Kalidas, Aryabhatta, Veda Vyas, and others have always acknowledged the importance and knowledge inherent in Sanskrit.

3. The Rural Indian Language - Rural India has always been the home of Sanskrit. The people of Uttarakhand have formally recognised Sanskrit as their official language.

4. A Harmonious and Peaceful Language - Sanskrit made its way through people's hearts and beyond the borders of Vietnam and Cambodia.

Key Facts

* It is recognized as one of the world's oldest languages..

* It is recognized as a scientific language and is thought to be the most computer-friendly language.

* Greek and Latin were said to be related to Sanskrit by English philologist William Jones in his book "The Sanscrit Language" published in 1786.

* “Sudharma” is the only sanskrit newspaper in the world. The newspaper, which is also accessible online, has been published in Mysuru, Karnataka, since 1970.

* Authors like Panini, Patanjali, Adi Shankaracharya, Ved Vyas, Kalidas, and others are renowned for their work in Sanskrit.