REVIVAL OF SANSKRIT and Sanskriti – Need these Urgent Strategies
Sanskrit
is not just a language but an inexhaustible treasure of knowledge. If
we allow this to be lost we will be swept backward in the pursuit of
knowledge. Bharteey Sanskriti is not just another culture, but some
well-thought-out practises for nation-building. Do we firmly believe
that our Sanskritik practices are capable of rebuilding the nation
without the crutches borrowed from the West? What do we owe to
Sanskrit and Sanskriti ? What values should we inculcate among the
children and the youth and how do we do it? What strategies do we
plan ? What Time-Frame ?
What
we owe to Sanskrit
चतुर्विधा
भजन्ते
माम्
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Four Aspects– Emotional approach by people , Intellectual approach
, Research-related, Networking
Strategies
Needed –
1)
Immidiate re-starting of Sanskrit in schools – Builds up the
emotional and unifying appeal of sanskrit.
2)
Intellectual Appeal – Revamp University Syllabi to allow
multi-disciplinary studies – such as combining Physics with
Sanskrit and so on. Revival of Gurukuls for traditional learning, (as
the almost-extinct-Acharya-tradition of Mithilanchal) is essential
for reaching very high levels of learning.
3)
For networking -- Heavy use of TV, Radio, Social Media – Focus on
Media-personalities and their knowledge of Sanskrit, and their
appreciation of above four aspects.
4)
Forming research Teams with multiple specialities for a speedier
impact. Distinct Research strategies needed for Humanities and
Science streams. Field Researches needed for impact Analysis.
5)
Revamp the Sanskrit syllabi to promote a) teaching of sanskrit in
either sanskrit or Indian languages
b)
Comparison of grammar of at least one Bharateey Bhasha with grammer
of Sanskrit should be integral to syllabi as it strenthens the bond
between languages
c)
include subject-wise texts in the course-material prescribed for
Sanskrit such as Vidur-Niti, Swastha-Vritta, ArthaShastra by
Chanakya, Vedic Ganit etc.
What
we owe to Sanskriti ---
1)
It is the Bharteey Sanskriti that speaks of intimate relationship and
harmony between Prakriti and Purusha – hence the preservation of
mountains, forests, rivers, trees – their personification and
protection.
2)
The human journey from KOHAM to SOHAM starts with a questioning mind
– the realm of Buddhi -- and can be completed in the realm of
Anubhuti – Hence the need of Guru, hence the Mahima of Guru.
3)
The supreme value of Satya –without which no knowledge can spread
and also the Ahimsa, Astey, Brahmchary and Aparigrah.
4)
Concept of Tyag, Daan, Yadnya – The spiritual side of equitable
wealth-distribution.
5)
Temples – The centres of learning for beginners and centers of
excellence for the artist
6)
Atithi Devo Bhav, Annam Bahu Kuryat--- Such Mantras given to us by
our Vedic Vankmay are the key for good social order and contribute to
Nation building.
7)
Health – through the well-being of Annamay, Pranmay, Manomay,
Vidynanmay and Anandmay Kosh.
How
do we inculcate these values for the benefit of Vyashti and Samashti.
Such
are some questions that come to mind when we ponder on what do we owe
to Bharateey Sanskriti. How did our Poorvaj ensure inculcation of
these values generation after generation and are we adequately
fulfilling the responsibility of our generation to inculcate these
values ?
Two
best known tools for re-engineering any social order are EDUCATION
and MEDIA. Hence both these tools must be re-formed to be useful in
Nation-building in above manner. In addition we also need
field-research to do impact-assessment. For example when it is
claimed that Ramraksha Stotra can correct the speech-defects, we need
to actually carry out research in the schools for speech-impaired
children. We also need to prepare a long list of such field-research
ideas and promote young generation to take up them.
In
brief the Strategies would focus on
a)
revamping system of education in multiple ways as above
b)
Media and media personnel should be readied for mass appeal
c)
Promote realisation among younger generations the need and practises
for preservation of Sanskrit and Sanskriti
d)
Heavy focus on Research – both Theoretical and Field-research –in
a multi-disciplinary way.
e)
Strenthen the bond between Sanskrit and all those Bharateey and Asian
languages which share te same Varnamala and hence a comparable
vocabulary as Sanskrit .
JAY
HIND JAYATU SANSKRITAM
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