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Time of India
26-06-2025
- Time of India
Ramtek Resonates With Kalidas' Spirit On First Day Of Ashadh
1 2 3 4 Nagpur: On the first day of Ashadh, believed to be the very day that inspired Mahakavi Kalidas to pen 'Meghadutam', literature enthusiasts, Sanskrit scholars, and culture lovers gathered at multiple locations in and around Nagpur to celebrate Kalidas Din with heritage walks, recitations, lectures, and cultural tributes. The day began with a heritage visit to Ramtek, organised by cultural enthusiast Pravin Yogi, drawing a group of participants who started their journey at 7am from Nagpur. The group explored the Mansar excavation site, viewed the idol of Atharabhuj Ganapati, and visited temples from the Vakataka era, including the ancient Paduka Mandir of Lord Ram, all sites that reflect Ramtek's historical and literary significance. "The idea was to let people experience Kalidas's world — its landscapes, temples, and mood — not just read about it," said Yogi, who shared many unknown facts about Kalidas and 'Meghadutam' during the tour. The team was taken to the exact location where Kalidas sat while writing the epic poem. The trip concluded with an insightful walk through the Ramtek fort temple complex, believed to be where Kalidas drew inspiration for his poetic masterpiece. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Kardiolog: Tento trik čistí játra a zajišťuje ploché břicho Dozvědět se víc Undo "Every year, when the Ashadha month begins, Ramtek transforms. It's as if Kalidas's verses have taken form again in the misty valleys," said Mrunmayee Kulkarni, a cultural activist who attended the tour. 'Meghadutam' is a story of a forlorn yaksha who sends a message to his beloved through a wandering monsoon cloud, finding a perfect backdrop in this region's rolling hills, quiet temples, and sweeping skies. Back in Nagpur, Sanskrit Bharati hosted a commemorative programme at its Dattaji Didolkar Bhavan office in Pandey Layout. The event was presided over by entrepreneur and city Sanskrit Bharati president Vilas Kale and featured a keynote address by Dr Vibha Kshirsagar, who spoke on Kalidas's relevance in contemporary times. Sanskrit Bharati Nagpur minister Ketaki Dange coordinated the event and encouraged participation of more youths in classical language studies. Simultaneously, Sanskrit Bhasha Pracharini Sabha, Nagpuram held an online group recitation of 'Meghadutam' under the theme 'Ashadhasya Prathama Divase', a nod to the iconic opening of Kalidas's work. The virtual meet, held between 4 and 7pm, saw active participation from Sanskrit lovers across Maharashtra. More than just a tribute, Kalidas Din brought together generations — students, scholars, and working professionals — reminding them of Vidarbha's cultural connection to one of India's greatest poets. From the cloud-kissed hills of Ramtek to the lecture halls of Nagpur, the day served as a celebration of literature, history, and heritage in motion.
The Hindu
10-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Governor flays critics of conflict
Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Saturday (May 10) came down on those who spoke against the Indo-Pak conflict claiming that it would affect innocent civilians. 'These are the same people who kept silent when 26 people were killed, leaving several of our sisters widowed,' he said, urging a change in attitude in such situations. The Governor was in Kozhikode on Saturday to inaugurate the 45th State convention of Vishwa Sanskrit Pratishthanam (Sanskritbharathi), the Kerala unit of Sanskrit Bharati. He said Sanskrit was the language of this land, and through the propagation of the language, Sanskritbharathi was engaged in invoking one's sense of identity. 'Language, culture, and mythology are all part of one's identity. One should not forget that,' he added. Sanskritbharati national general secretary Sathyananda Bharathi delivered the keynote address. State president P.K. Sankaranarayanan presided over the event.
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Sanskrit important for national progress: Amit Shah in Delhi
Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that promoting Sanskrit is not just about reviving the language but also about advancing the nation's overall progress. The Delhi government, in collaboration with NGO Sanskrit Bharati, conducted free Sanskrit classes from April 23 at 1,008 locations across the city with daily two-hour sessions known as Sanskrit Sambhashan Shivirs. Shah was addressing the closing ceremony of all 1,008 camps at Delhi University. 'For thousands of years, the churning of ideas across various disciplines has produced a wealth of knowledge preserved in Sanskrit. While there is no opposition to any language, no one can be distanced from their mother tongue, and Sanskrit is the mother of nearly all Indian languages. Sanskrit's promotion is not just about its revival, but also about advancing the nation's overall progress. As Sanskrit becomes richer and stronger, it will, in turn, empower every language and dialect across the country,' Shah said. Shah said that the decline of Sanskrit began even before the colonial British era, and its revival will require time and sustained effort. He said that the government is creating a favourable atmosphere across the country for the resurgence of Sanskrit. 'Around 18 projects have been implemented under the Ashtaadashi scheme (to promote Sanskrit), and the government of India provides financial support for the publication, bulk purchase, and reprinting of rare Sanskrit texts,' he added. 'Sanskrit is not only the most scientific language in the world, but also possesses an unparalleled grammatical was the first language to refine the use of meter and syllables, which has contributed to its continued vitality and relevance even today,' he added. Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta, who also attended the event, said it was societal bias that viewed fluency in foreign languages as a sign of intelligence while dismissing Sanskrit. 'If our children speak French, German or English fluently, then we consider that child very bright and take pride in that. But when a child can speak Sanskrit with the same fluency, it is not considered a big deal,' she said.
United News of India
04-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Rise of Sanskrit is intrinsically linked to rise of India: Amit Shah
New Delhi, May 4 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that Sanskrit is the mother of most Indian languages, and therefore, the rise of Sanskrit is intrinsically linked to the rise of India. Speaking at the closing ceremony of 1008 Sanskrit Sambhashan Shivirs here, Shah said that Sanskrit represents India's faith, tradition, truth, and timeless essence. He emphasised that the light of knowledge and wisdom is deeply embedded in the Sanskrit language. As the mother of most Indian languages, Sanskrit's promotion is not just about its revival, but also about advancing the nation's overall progress. He noted that for thousands of years, the churning of ideas across various disciplines has produced a wealth of knowledge preserved in Sanskrit. This vast treasure spans every field and should be made accessible to the entire world. He stressed that the profound wisdom contained in the Vedas, Upanishads, and countless Sanskrit manuscripts must reach a global audience, and added that the ongoing efforts by Sanskrit Bharati are a significant first step towards achieving this goal. "Sanskrit is not only the most scientific language in the world, but also possesses an unparalleled grammatical structure. Sanskrit was the first language to refine the use of meter and syllables, which has contributed to its continued vitality and relevance even today," he said. Praising the Sanskrit Bharati for its remarkable and courageous initiative in organising 1008 Sanskrit Sambhashan Shivirs, Shah noted that the decline of Sanskrit began even before the era of colonial rule, and its revival will require time and sustained effort. Shah said that since 1981, Sanskrit Bharati has been working to present the vast knowledge available in Sanskrit to the world and to train and enable millions of people to speak and learn Sanskrit. He highlighted that many renowned global scholars have acknowledged Sanskrit as the most scientific language. Emphasising a forward-looking approach, the Home Minister said that rather than dwelling on the history of Sanskrit's decline, efforts should now focus on its resurgence. He said that the government has launched various initiatives to promote Sanskrit. Around 18 projects have been implemented under the Ashtadashi scheme, and the Government of India provides financial support for the publication, bulk purchase, and reprinting of rare Sanskrit texts. He highlighted that the new National Education Policy (NEP) places strong emphasis on the Indian Knowledge System, with Sanskrit as its core pillar. He noted that the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan has been elevated to the status of a Central Sanskrit University. He also mentioned that under the Sahasra Chudamani Yojana, the government has facilitated the appointment of retired eminent Sanskrit scholars as educators. He emphasised that one of the most significant initiatives of the Modi government is a nationwide campaign with a budget of approximately Rs 500 crore aimed at collecting scattered manuscripts in Sanskrit and Prakrit. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Gyan Bharatam Mission with a foundational corpus of Rs 500 crore dedicated to manuscript preservation, with allocations planned in every budget going forward. He further informed that over 52 lakh manuscripts have already been documented, around 3.5 lakh digitized, and 1,37,000 made available online at To support this massive effort, a team comprising scholars from various disciplines and languages has been constituted to translate and preserve these rare manuscripts. Shah said that the work undertaken by Sanskrit Bharati since 1981 is truly unparalleled. He emphasized that the solutions to many of the world's challenges can be found through the revival, propagation, and simplification of the profound knowledge contained in Sanskrit. He highlighted that since its inception, Sanskrit Bharati has introduced over one crore people to spoken Sanskrit, trained more than one lakh Sanskrit teachers, and nurtured 6,000 families who converse exclusively in Sanskrit. Moreover, there are now 4,000 villages in India where all communication is conducted entirely in Sanskrit. Shah noted that Sanskrit Bharati has established 4,500 centers across 26 countries and, in 2011, organised the world's first World Sanskrit Book Fair. It also hosted the Sahitya Utsav in Ujjain in 2013. The Home Minister affirmed that while there is no opposition to any language, no one can be distanced from their mother tongue — and Sanskrit is the mother of nearly all Indian languages. Adding that as Sanskrit becomes richer and stronger, it will, in turn, empower every language and dialect across the country. UNI RBE RN
Hans India
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
HM Amit Shah hails PM Modi's efforts for resurgence of Sanskrit
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a favourable atmosphere has emerged across the country for the resurgence of Sanskrit. Addressing the closing ceremony of 1,008 Sanskrit Sambhashan Shivirs in the national capital, HM Shah said that around 18 projects have been implemented under the Ashtadashi scheme, and the Central government provides financial support for the publication, bulk purchase, and reprinting of rare Sanskrit texts. He also credited PM Modi for a hike in the honorarium for distinguished Sanskrit scholars. HM Shah emphasised that one of the most significant initiatives of PM Modi-led government is a nationwide campaign with a budget of approximately Rs 500 crore aimed at collecting scattered manuscripts in Sanskrit and Prakrit. He said that PM Modi has launched the Gyan Bharatam Mission with a foundational corpus of Rs 500 crore dedicated to manuscript preservation, with allocations planned in every budget going forward. He further said that over 52 lakh manuscripts have already been documented, around 3.5 lakh digitised, and 1,37,000 made available online at To support this massive effort, a team comprising scholars from various disciplines and languages has been constituted to translate and preserve these rare manuscripts. HM Shah praised Sanskrit Bharati for its remarkable and courageous initiative in organising 1,008 Sanskrit Sambhashan Shivirs. He noted that the decline of Sanskrit began even before the era of colonial rule, and its revival will require time and sustained effort. The event was graced by several distinguished dignitaries, including Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. HM Shah said that since 1981, Sanskrit Bharati has been working to present the vast knowledge available in Sanskrit to the world and to train and enable millions of people to speak and learn Sanskrit. He highlighted that many renowned global scholars have acknowledged Sanskrit as the most scientific language. Emphasising a forward-looking approach, he said that rather than dwelling on the history of Sanskrit's decline, efforts should now focus on its resurgence.
