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of the Brochure
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तत्सत्
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. To know how YOU can contribute to the revival, pl join our
campaign.
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तत्सत्
Objectives
of Kaushalam Trust
1.
Preservation of knowledge Treasure.
2.
Propagation of language and literature.
3.
Learning + Teaching which can be quick and higher.
4.
Research and revalidation of Indian traditions and knowledge (पुनः
प्रस्थापना)
5.
Felicitation and highlighting of scholars, institutions, and families
who preserved manuscripts and protected the knowledge.
6.
To apply modern technology for 1 - 5.
7.
Explore Sanskrit as tool for modernity.
8.
Apart from literature, explore Astrology, Ayurveda, Mantra-sound,
Environment-cleansing, Geography, Archaeology, Music (गान,
तन्त्र),
Economics, Toursim, Yoga, Health Science, Political Science, etc.
9.
Apply Six systems of Philosophy and other prevalent thoughts
10.
Explore use of Sanskrit grammer in next-gen computers (eg trials by
NASA)
Why
and What of a TV serial Sanskrit Ki Duniya
No
copyright. All ideas, concepts, visions and plans described here are
free to all. Anyone can copy, reproduce, preach, assimilate, practice
or produce by taking clues from these ideas.
Why
a serial
Sanskrit
has an intellectual as well as emotional value for Indians.To capture
both, we should design a weekly serial that will keep our continuous
presence before public.
V
iewers like it as it offers tremendous flexibility to them, thus avoiding to make demands on their time – they may decide that it is very interesting and hence participate or see with interest and remember and talk to others, or see for entertainment and forget or ignore to see , but it will all be their wish.
iewers like it as it offers tremendous flexibility to them, thus avoiding to make demands on their time – they may decide that it is very interesting and hence participate or see with interest and remember and talk to others, or see for entertainment and forget or ignore to see , but it will all be their wish.
Why
and what shall we do for Sanskrit through the TV serial Sanskrit ki
duniya. ?
1.
If Indians don’t do then who will do? Hence our decision
2.
Sanskrit has a huge treasure of knowledge – to explore it
3.
Father was a Sanskrit scholar, and only when he was no more did we
realize what a treasure of knowledge in Sanskrit was lost. There are
many more scholars like him, advancing in their age. We must
facilitate and ensure the flow of their knowledge to appropriate
receipients.
4.
People interested in Sanskrit are of 3 categories –
·
Peripheral learners, students etc who want some shlokas, some
quick-learning lessons, a bit of grammar, and vocabulary so that when
they read a small passage, they can savor its beauty and contents
·
Somewhat deep learner, not very keen on language itself but wanting
to know from the vast treaure of knowledge contents in Sanskrit
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Great scholars, keen on attaining further heights as well as giving
their acquired wisdom to others, researchers, institutions etc.
5.
We would build up network among all those who are doing good work for
Sanskrit. Hence emphasis will not be on telling the world that we are
doing a great job but to tell world what all great jobs are being
done by all those people for whom the network will be created.
6.
why would the youth learn Sanskrit – 1 prominent reason is the
growing of market economy. With MNCs wanting to capture Indian market
and also trying to source their raw-material and production from
India, they need a middle-management that can deal with customers and
workers both in Indian languages. They would need to use icons,
symbols and philosophies which are essentially Indian. Hence the
knowledge of Sanskrit and its treasures of wisdom is necessary.
Example I would like to quote is the high TRP for 'Aaj Tak’ program
Tej Tare. This is also important because wherever they go in India
these icons, symbols and philosophies are the same.
7.
That is why learning Sanskrit and becoming the champion of our rich
cultural heritage are not very far from each other.
8.
Involve Senior citizens to once again build up the tradition of
story-telling to build up the bond between them and their third
generation. For this we shall begin with the stories of Mahabharat,
the world’s largest epic.
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To revive Sanskrit to its well-deserved glory and pride, lest its
vast treasure of knowledge is lost,
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to uncover and consolidate researchable premises from the scattered
Sanskrit granthas on Ayurved, mathematics, science, astronomy,
geography, social sciences etc,
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to authenticate and re-establish through testing in educational
institutes, laboratories, academic centers by integrating them with
modern knowledge, tools and techniques, and
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to bring out areas where the premises can be applied in modern
science and societal functions
we
need a network and a platform where all the scholars and institutions
can achieve a free exchange and spread of this knowledge.
We
propose to create this platform with a TV series, costing $ 5000 per
episode for production and telecast.
Mission
Statement
Kaushalam
Trust, with the support of Doordarshan, will bring out a weekly TV
sereis named Sanskrit Ki Duniya (Hindi program of 30-minutes
duration) for the revival and promotion of Sanskrit, and endeavors to
raise sponsorship through this appeal.
Kaushalam
Trust will, through an editorial board of Sanskrit scholars, make the
programme engaging by ensuring that
"
It is informative - both about the hidden treasure of knowledge and
about the experts and the institutes working to uncover the treasure.
"
It is educative - giving lessons for learning Sanskrit in a creative
and entertaining way.
"
It is archival - containing lots of recitals which people are fond of
listening to.
"
It gives information about career avenues associated with the study
of Sanskrit.
"
It identifies research ideas, the laboratories to work on them (e.g.
Ayurved), and sources of funding for such research.
Each
episode will be divided into 4 segments of 4-6 minutes each:
Dharohar
(Heritage),
Janen
Sanskrit, Padhen Sanskrit (learning Sanskrit),
Jeevika-Vritti
(Career opportunities) and
Vritta-Manch
(news and events and future announcements).
There
will be all India coverage and participation of Institutes, scholars,
schools, seminars and events. The TV series will be a 2-way
communication as well as platform to show-case pioneering work from
within country and abroad.
FAQs
Statement
Kaushalam
Trust, with the support of Doordarshan, proposes to bring out a
weekly TV sereis named Sanskrit Ki Duniya (Hindi program of
30-minutes duration) for the promotion of Sanskrit, and endeavors to
raise sponsorship through this appeal. Each episode will cost around
Rs. 3 lakhs ($ 5000) including broadcasting charges.
FAQ
Q
1 – Why promote Sanskrit?
The
language holds a treasure of knowledge and if we do not do anything
for its preservation, promotion and research, this treasure will be
lost.
Q
2 – Who is intended by “we”?
We
here may be expanded to include the world, but for the present, we
means Indians or people of Indian origin for whom the language is a
heritage and an ancestral legacy.
Q
3 – Why a TV series? (as opposed to a single show)
In
our opinion, a TV series is needed to ensure a continuous presence
before the viewers. The series will showcase the good institutes and
experts on Sanskrit from all over the world. The programming will
appeal to the viewer in different ways. Most people may see the TV
program for entertainment. Some will like it for the information it
provides about the great source of knowledge. Some will learn
Sanskrit through it and some will be equipped to do research. Some
will come forward to help the program by contributing their money,
ideas and Time. Each will come forward to the extent of her or his
emotional need and expertise.
Q
4 – Have you identified the key features of the series?
Yes.
An editorial board of Sanskrit scholars will oversee the production
of the series. The producers will ensure that the programme is
engaging by seeing to it that
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It will be informative – both about the hidden treasure of
knowledge and about the experts and the institutes working to uncover
the treasure.
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It will be educative – giving lessons for learning Sanskrit in a
creative and entertaining way.
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It will be archival – containing lots of recitals which people are
fond of listening to.
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It will give information about career avenues associated with the
study of Sanskrit.
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It will give research ideas and information about laboratories to
work on these research projects (e.g. Ayurved), and identify sources
of funding for such research.
Q
5 – Broadly what will be the items in a typical episode?
Each
episode will be divided into 4 segments of 4-6 minutes each: Dharohar
(Heritage),
Janen
Sanskrit, Padhen Sanskrit (learning Sanskrit),
Jeevika-Vritti
(Career opportunities) and
Vritta-Manch
(news and events and future announcements).
Q
6 – Will this be a stand-alone series or are there plans for
supporting activities too?
The
TV series will be supported by a Radio series (At a cost of Rs 60,000
or $1000 per episode), a web-portal, a magazine, academic program and
events.
Q
7 – Where should these programs lead to?
The
programming is expected to
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lead to a spread in general familiarity with Sanskrit among the
viewers (through awareness and learning) and
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promote the collaboration between researchers in fields of science,
technology and humanities with Sanskrit experts, drawing from the
knowledge available in Sanskrit texts.
Q
8 – What is the legal status of Kaushalam Trust?
The
Kaushalam Trust has been registered on the 2nd of April, 2008 at the
office of Charity Commissioner of Pune. (No E-5134). Its founder is
Hrishikesh Mehendale , and the trustees are Vrinda Gupte , Dr. Rohini
Kulkarni , and Kshitij Korde . The Chief Patron is Leena Mehendale .
Q
9 – Are there other players partnering with Kaushalam Trust in this
effort?
Presently,
IGNOU is actively considering a proposal for collaboration with
Kaushalam. After the outcome is known, Kaushalam Trust will approach
others for collaboration and membership.
Q
10 – Who can become a member?
Anyone
who is emotionally attached to the idea of promoting Sanskrit,
networking for it and pursuing research may become a member.
Kaushalam Trust will approach Sanskrit institutes for Institutional
support and schools, libraries, teachers and housewives for their
help to organize events. Individuals offering their help – either
monetary or physical, will be offered membership.
