Introduction:
Recently, a significant ceremony was held at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, New Delhi. In this ceremony, a special dictionary written by Acharya Raghuvira and edited by Prof. Lokesh Chandra and Sushri Shashibala was launched. The specialty of this dictionary is that English words have been written in Sanskrit. On this occasion, the Vice President of the country, Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji, said many important things in his address, which are the main subject of this article.
Vice President Ji’s Address: Main Points
In his address, the Vice President highlighted the importance of Indian culture and the Sanskrit language. He said that there is no such institution in India where the ideal sentence is not in Sanskrit. This is the importance of Sanskrit that so much explanation is hidden within a few words.
Our Culture Has No Match
The Vice President Ji said that our culture has no match. Respecting it is our religion. We are Indians, and Indianness is our identity. The nation’s religion is paramount for us, and in any situation, we cannot give the nation’s religion a second place.
This Excellent Work is an Amazing Relationship
The Vice President Ji did not consider this dictionary to be just a dictionary, but called it an amazing relationship between ancient and modern, East and West. This publication is honoring the incomparable contribution of ancient and modern Sanskrit and is reminding all of us of its importance again.
Sanskrit: India’s Identity
The Vice President Ji said that in reality, India’s identity is reflected in Sanskrit. Sanskrit is widely recognized as the mother of many modern Indian languages. The vocabulary and linguistic structure of Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, and other languages have borrowed heavily from Sanskrit, which is the pillar of our foundation. Sanskrit is the only language where a word does not lead to two meanings, whether written or oral. Therefore, it is the language of science, where there is no room for error.
Sanskrit: A Distinct and Peaceful Language
The Vice President Ji said that in Sanskrit, many words are needed in English for one word. Sanskrit is a distinct and peaceful language. It may be that you do not understand Sanskrit, but if you listen to some shlokas in Sanskrit, your abilities become fully active. Your mind attains peace, and your soul connects with your heart and mind.
Importance of Sanskrit’s Voice and Chanting
The Vice President Ji said that when the voice comes in Sanskrit, mantras are chanted, there is a new feeling. That too happens even when we do not fully understand its meaning. Think, what will happen if we understand the full meaning! Inner peace, positivity, and divinity will become fully active in our body.
Sanskrit: A Medium and System
The Vice President Ji described Sanskrit as a medium and system, which we receive in inheritance, assimilate, practice, and live our culture.
Conclusion:
This dictionary launch ceremony reflects the importance of Sanskrit language and Indian culture. The Vice President Ji’s address reflects his deep respect for Sanskrit and a deep understanding of its cultural importance. This dictionary is an important step in honoring the incomparable contribution of ancient and modern Sanskrit.