PANAJI
“Sanskrit has the ability to shape and mould a human being by training him in various life skills like intellectual interactions and discussions, bringing in him the maturity of thought, teaching him philosophy and other ancient sciences, thus making him a complete and ideal person, or a role model. India is promoting Sanskrit as a world language and for this to happen, the State government is trying to teach Sanskrit to kids at primary level. Every child should learn this language and contribute in the making of an ideal, well-educated society,” appealed Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.
He was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the seven-day residential Sanskrit Bhasha Prabodhan classes organised by the Sanskrit Bharati Goa and Rajsabha Sanchalanalaya at Keshav Seva Sadhana Vidyalaya in Bicholim.
The event began with a welcome address by Chinmay Amshekar, and Prasad Umarye gave an introductory speech. A Sanskrit book by Mahabal Bhat was launched on the occasion.
The residential classes of learning Sanskrit going on at Keshav Seva Sadhana Vidyalaya and 90 students from Goa region have registered to participate in them. The event was attended by industrialist Sagar Shetye, Vitthal Bhat, Manohar Kajrekar, Anand Desai, Chinmay Amshekar, Prasad Umarye and others.
Pointing out that the New Education Policy (NEP) has stressed the need to impart education in mother tongue, Dr Sawant added, “If there are 15 students learning Sanskrit, the government appoints an independent teacher for them. If more students take up learning Sanskrit, the language will grow fast and many would show interest in learning this ancient language from which many other languages origin. The language will help in knowledge creation while studying to take a degree in education. One must remember that Sanskrit would soon be the next language for career making.”
