We should not ignore our cultural language Sanskrit. Why some people are not happy if our government is doing something for one of our great language. It is important to change with time, learn new languages with time but for this we should not forget our ancient culture and language.

One more case of disgusting lack of empathy towards our own culture! While learned scholars all across the world are making it a point of throwing themselves heart-and-soul into the study of Sanskrit, considered the most beautiful of all languages, Our own people are declaring it dead and useless! Who says Sanskrit is dead? It is still being studied, taught and spoken by many! Those who care less for the language may very well be dead themselves!

Not only Sanskrit but some othr languages like Greek, Latin and Hebrew are also dead. A language no more use is called dead language. This means no insult. Nobody says that an ancient language nomore living is not taught. But this is more relevant to scholars and not general public. For whom is Sanskrit week intended? If this is for scholars, Indian astrologers, purohits, pandas- well. .

The purpose of observing Sanskrit week is to remind the people about the greatness of an ancient language around which the whole Indian culture revolved, even though it's no more in Use. Are we not observing the weeks to remember those great people and their contribution to the country even after their death?

People already know the greatness of Sanskrit especially when they undergo cermonies like marriage, death, house inauguration and so on. There is definitely some hidden agenda behind such sudden mega activity. It appears strange why some are unhappy with characterization of language as 'dead'. 'Dead' does not mea that this is not rich in literature or some areas of knowledge. Similarly, there are some other dead languages like Latin, Hebrew, Greek. This is despite the fact that Latin language contains origin of modern law.[/quote

That there is a hidden agenda behind the observation of Sanskrit week is a baseless allegation. A great language has been remembered. Nothing more and nothing less.

Hidden agenda. Now Sanskrit, then astrology, then blak magic. This is sequence of agenda. Just see the track record of Murli Manohar Joshi, HRD minister in first NDA government. Hidden agenda gets clearer. As regards remembering old traditions, Jay Lalitha has well adviused to observe cultural week based on ancient traditions in regions. In Tamilnadu, Tamil is very significant. similarly, Maithili in Bihar. This could also be occasion to revive old forms of music, dance, craftsmanship etc.

I really like was Jayalalita has said that observing //Jay Lalitha has well adviused to observe cultural week based on ancient traditions in regions. In Tamilnadu, Tamil is very significant. similarly, Maithili in Bihar.//

But that shouldn't stop anybody or any state to observe Sanskrit week. I see nothing wrong or any kind of hidden agenda in this.
And as far as astrology is concerned, it is also an ancient science..to be believe in it or not is again a personal choice.

One more case of disgusting lack of empathy towards our own culture! While learned scholars all across the world are making it a point of throwing themselves heart-and-soul into the study of Sanskrit, considered the most beautiful of all languages, Our own people are declaring it dead and useless! Who says Sanskrit is dead? It is still being studied, taught and spoken by many! Those who care less for the language may very well be dead themselves!

Not only Sanskrit but some othr languages like Greek, Latin and Hebrew are also dead. A language no more use is called dead language. This means no insult. Nobody says that an ancient language nomore living is not taught. But this is more relevant to scholars and not general public. For whom is Sanskrit week intended? If this is for scholars, Indian astrologers, purohits, pandas- well. .

The purpose of observing Sanskrit week is to remind the people about the greatness of an ancient language around which the whole Indian culture revolved, even though it's no more in Use. Are we not observing the weeks to remember those great people and their contribution to the country even after their death?

People already know the greatness of Sanskrit especially when they undergo cermonies like marriage, death, house inauguration and so on. There is definitely some hidden agenda behind such sudden mega activity. It appears strange why some are unhappy with characterization of language as 'dead'. 'Dead' does not mea that this is not rich in literature or some areas of knowledge. Similarly, there are some other dead languages like Latin, Hebrew, Greek. This is despite the fact that Latin language contains origin of modern law.[/quote

That there is a hidden agenda behind the observation of Sanskrit week is a baseless allegation. A great language has been remembered. Nothing more and nothing less.

Hidden agenda. Now Sanskrit, then astrology, then blak magic. This is sequence of agenda. Just see the track record of Murli Manohar Joshi, HRD minister in first NDA government. Hidden agenda gets clearer. As regards remembering old traditions, Jay Lalitha has well adviused to observe cultural week based on ancient traditions in regions. In Tamilnadu, Tamil is very significant. similarly, Maithili in Bihar. This could also be occasion to revive old forms of music, dance, craftsmanship etc.

I really like was Jayalalita has said that observing //Jay Lalitha has well adviused to observe cultural week based on ancient traditions in regions. In Tamilnadu, Tamil is very significant. similarly, Maithili in Bihar.//

But that shouldn't stop anybody or any state to observe Sanskrit week. I see nothing wrong or any kind of hidden agenda in this.
And as far as astrology is concerned, it is also an ancient science..to be believe in it or not is again a personal choice.

Then well. Let them include astrology, palmistry or even black magic in university syllabus. It is for you to believe or not. There is of course nothing wrong with teaching sanskrit to those interestd. But over emphasizing a dead language will change the priorities in wrong direction. People need to put in better efforts in useful pursuits rather than in relatively insignificat things like Sanskrit.

One more case of disgusting lack of empathy towards our own culture! While learned scholars all across the world are making it a point of throwing themselves heart-and-soul into the study of Sanskrit, considered the most beautiful of all languages, Our own people are declaring it dead and useless! Who says Sanskrit is dead? It is still being studied, taught and spoken by many! Those who care less for the language may very well be dead themselves!

Not only Sanskrit but some othr languages like Greek, Latin and Hebrew are also dead. A language no more use is called dead language. This means no insult. Nobody says that an ancient language nomore living is not taught. But this is more relevant to scholars and not general public. For whom is Sanskrit week intended? If this is for scholars, Indian astrologers, purohits, pandas- well. .

The purpose of observing Sanskrit week is to remind the people about the greatness of an ancient language around which the whole Indian culture revolved, even though it's no more in Use. Are we not observing the weeks to remember those great people and their contribution to the country even after their death?

People already know the greatness of Sanskrit especially when they undergo cermonies like marriage, death, house inauguration and so on. There is definitely some hidden agenda behind such sudden mega activity. It appears strange why some are unhappy with characterization of language as 'dead'. 'Dead' does not mea that this is not rich in literature or some areas of knowledge. Similarly, there are some other dead languages like Latin, Hebrew, Greek. This is despite the fact that Latin language contains origin of modern law.[/quote

That there is a hidden agenda behind the observation of Sanskrit week is a baseless allegation. A great language has been remembered. Nothing more and nothing less.

Hidden agenda. Now Sanskrit, then astrology, then blak magic. This is sequence of agenda. Just see the track record of Murli Manohar Joshi, HRD minister in first NDA government. Hidden agenda gets clearer. As regards remembering old traditions, Jay Lalitha has well adviused to observe cultural week based on ancient traditions in regions. In Tamilnadu, Tamil is very significant. similarly, Maithili in Bihar. This could also be occasion to revive old forms of music, dance, craftsmanship etc.

I really like was Jayalalita has said that observing //Jay Lalitha has well adviused to observe cultural week based on ancient traditions in regions. In Tamilnadu, Tamil is very significant. similarly, Maithili in Bihar.//

But that shouldn't stop anybody or any state to observe Sanskrit week. I see nothing wrong or any kind of hidden agenda in this.
And as far as astrology is concerned, it is also an ancient science..to be believe in it or not is again a personal choice.

Then well. Let them include astrology, palmistry or even black magic in university syllabus. It is for you to believe or not. There is of course nothing wrong with teaching Sanskrit to those interested. But over emphasizing a dead language will change the priorities in wrong direction. People need to put in better efforts in useful pursuits rather than in relatively insignificat things like Sanskrit.

I have no update on what exactly is the agenda or whether there have been any suggestions on making astrology or black magic or Sanskrit part of schools or college curriculum, but if this has been proposed..continuing it will be decided on how many takers for such subject are there, I mean whether people are interested to pursue a career out of these.

With all due respect, I really don't know why are you equating black magic with astrology they are not one and the same.

Why are Tamil politicians always up in arms against any Indian language ? They seem to have no problems with English. If they want to celebrate their language let them go ahead but why must they always poke a spoke in other languages like Sanskrit or Hindi. They have no problem in holding World Tamil Conferences in other countries but in India they will oppose other languages. Height of hypocrisy .

Why are Tamil politicians always up in arms against any Indian language ? They seem to have no problems with English. If they want to celebrate their language let them go ahead but why must they always poke a spoke in other languages like Sanskrit or Hindi. They have no problem in holding World Tamil Conferences in other countries but in India they will oppose other languages. Height of hypocrisy .

Actualy they are not hypocrite. There is clash of two civilizatios and cultures. Sanskrit and other North Indian language pertain to Aryan race whereas Tamil and Tamil culture is Dravadian. Historically, Aryans invaded from abroad and dominated over other tribes and Dravadians. So they consider so much stress on Sanskrit as invasion of Aryan over Dravadian culture. Please note that the dominant partis in Tamilndu are Dravadian e.g. D.M.K. (Dravida Munetra Kashagam), AIADMK (All India anna Dravida Munetra Kashagam). The two alles of NDA in T.N. are also Dravadian.

Also we should note that Tamil is a living language ad spoken by millions. On the other hand, Sanskrit is a dead language like Latin, Hebrew, Greek. The underlying idea behind Sanskrit week is to promote Hindu scriptures and related litrature.