Top 5 reasons why we must learn Sanskrit

Daily Bhaskar | Nov 24, 2014, 14:34PM IST
  The entire debate raging over making Sanskrit mandatory in the course curriculum of Indian schools has attracted diverse set of reactions both online and offline.

There stands one faction that calls for making the ancient Indian language compulsory in school syllabus, the other is terming it as another defiant saffronization attempt of school curriculum by the Hindu fundamentalists. However, what no one can deny is that Sanskrit surely p7rovides various advantages to its learner like no other language.

Here are top 5 reasons why we must learn Sanskrit

1. Sanskrit – Ideal language for computer

Astonishing but probably true, Sanskrit is an ideal language to be used in computer programming. In the year 1985, NASA scientist Rick Briggs discussed why Sanskrit is one of the best languages for use in computer in his paper Knowledge Representation in Sanskrit and Artificial Intelligence.
2. A ladder for spiritual upliftment

The real perspective of Vedas, Geeta, Upanishads, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Arthashashtra can only be achieved by someone who has hold on the ancient language as all these texts are scribbled down in Sanskrit language.

Ayurvedic Medicine, Yoga, Indian philosophy, Vedic Mathematics or Astrology, knowledge of Sanskrit is important.

3. Grows grey cells

Usage of Sanskrit on daily basis provides good exercise to brain and helps in growth of grey cells.

4. Brings clarity to pronunciation in kids

One of the best applications of Sanskrit is in achieving clarity in pronunciation in kids struggling with the handicap.

4. Career option

For the reason Sanskrit is a flawless and most structured language in the world it provides a good option to its practioner to find a teaching job in faculty of any top-notch university.

5. Beneficial to researchers

For the reason Sanskrit is also known as “mother of all languages”, it provides ample scope of research. All the major universities across the world have a dedicated Sanskrit department.