“Sanskrit is the Soul of India”: Mohan Bhagwat

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 21st April: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said that Sanskrit is “the soul of India and a global heritage,” stressing that understanding the language is essential to understanding India’s culture, traditions and knowledge systems.

He was addressing a gathering after inaugurating the newly built ‘Pranav’ central office of Sanskrit Bharati in Delhi on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya.

Sanskrit Beyond Language
Bhagwat said Sanskrit is not merely a language but the foundation of India’s cultural and philosophical heritage. He noted that the country’s knowledge traditions, values and worldview are deeply rooted in Sanskrit.

He added that the language serves as a unifying link among Indian languages and holds immense scientific and intellectual value for humanity.

Push for Conversational Learning
Emphasising revival strategies, Bhagwat highlighted “Sambhashan” (conversational method) as the most effective way to learn Sanskrit. He said the language must be brought into everyday use to regain its prominence.

He urged continuous efforts with clarity of purpose and persistence to promote Sanskrit across society.

Inauguration of ‘Pranav’ Centre
The ‘Pranav’ office, inaugurated in Delhi, is envisioned as a major hub for Sanskrit promotion, training and research. The event began with Vedic rituals and traditional ceremonies attended by scholars and dignitaries.

PM Modi’s Message
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a message read at the event, said Sanskrit is not just a language of the past but also of the present and future. He termed the new centre a step towards revitalising India’s knowledge tradition.

Global Expansion of Sanskrit Movement
Organisers said Sanskrit Bharati, which began in 1981, has expanded to 28 countries and hundreds of districts across India, working to make Sanskrit a spoken language.

The newly inaugurated centre is expected to serve as a global hub for Sanskrit education, research and cultural exchange.