Is Sanskrit mandatory in India?

Though Sanskrit is already a mandatory subject in the government run schools of the state, the private schools give a choice to students under the three language criteria. “The new decision will, however, make Sanskrit a compulsory subject in the CBSE and ICSE-run private schools as well,” the minister said.

Is Sanskrit necessary?

Most of the greatest literary works to come out of India were written in Sanskrit, as well as many religious texts. Sanskrit is the language of Hindu and Buddhist chants and hymns as well. These religious and ceremonial texts were extremely important in terms of both religion and philosophy.

How popular is Sanskrit?

There are 2,360,821 total speakers of Sanskrit in India, as of 2011.

Why is Sanskrit dead?

Sanskrit Dead Language: Because most of the ancient sacred books or scripts were written in this language. Right now, this language is not used as the mother tongue of anyone.

What is the Sanskrit effect?

This neuroscientist has coined the term “The Sanskrit effect.” He writes that memorising Vedic mantras increases the size of brain regions associated with cognitive function such as memory (both short-term and long-term).

Should Sanskrit be a popular language for children?

Sanskrit literature is of many hues and not all of it is religious; there is secular work as well as erotic writings in the language which would do a world of good if popularised. Children will be able to access their favourite stories in the Mahabharata, Kalidasa’s plays, and the poetry of Sriharsha.

What is the value of Sanskrit to India?

First, Sanskrit lays a firm basis for the rapid acquisition of other Indian languages. In a polyglot country such as India, the value of this skill cannot be overestimated.

What is the most obtuse charge against learning Sanskrit?

The most obtuse charge leveled against learning Sanskrit is that it in some way represents the ‘saffronisation” of education. This is almost as bad as arguing that Sanskrit was once the language of the privileged and so it should not be taught today. There are many hues to this fear of the saffronistas.