Observing Sanskrit week

A classical and ancient language like Sanskrit may not be in use. But they can never be dead too.

What is not in use is 'dead'. A living language is one which is spoken by people. since Sanskrit is not spoken in any region of world, this is dead, whether you like it or not. Also there is nothing derogatory about a language being dead. There are may other dead languages in the world.

I'd rather prefer to say "Obsolete" for that which is not in use. Still universities like Venkateswara are conducting schools in Sanskrit. And the medium of studies is Sanskrit for studying Vedic Studies. Do you think a university conducts courses without students? And those classes are attended by scholars not only from India but also from many foreign countries.

even a dead language or 'obsolete' if you like is studied. But the fact remains that sanskrit is of use only to scholars, Hindu clergy, astrolgers, Ayurveda medicine practioners or otherwise interested in ancient history. For general public, Sanskrit is practically of no use. If so, is there even a single Sanskrit language newspaper in India? Is Sanskrit medium of instruction in any university? Have you ever heard anyone talking in sanskrit? This will imply that Sanskrit is dead language or you may instead use the term 'pbsolete' if you so prefer. Any way, this means the same.

Dead means non existence. Disappearing from the scenario. Yes Sanskrit is studied mostly by scholars only to translate them in to other languages so that all can have the opportunity of knowing the ancient quintessence. Whats wrong with it ?

Again what is not in use is non existent and dead. You may use any word for your satisfaction. we also study many dead things including history. What is studied by scholars only and not in use by people is dead. Many animals lived millions of years ago and we study abot them. But we can't describe them as 'living'.

Are scholars not people ? It's due to such scholars, we are able to see the most precious knowledge of India. We all should be thankful to those scholars .

A classical and ancient language like Sanskrit may not be in use. But they can never be dead too.

What is not in use is 'dead'. A living language is one which is spoken by people. since Sanskrit is not spoken in any region of world, this is dead, whether you like it or not. Also there is nothing derogatory about a language being dead. There are may other dead languages in the world.

I'd rather prefer to say "Obsolete" for that which is not in use. Still universities like Venkateswara are conducting schools in Sanskrit. And the medium of studies is Sanskrit for studying Vedic Studies. Do you think a university conducts courses without students? And those classes are attended by scholars not only from India but also from many foreign countries.

even a dead language or 'obsolete' if you like is studied. But the fact remains that sanskrit is of use only to scholars, Hindu clergy, astrolgers, Ayurveda medicine practioners or otherwise interested in ancient history. For general public, Sanskrit is practically of no use. If so, is there even a single Sanskrit language newspaper in India? Is Sanskrit medium of instruction in any university? Have you ever heard anyone talking in sanskrit? This will imply that Sanskrit is dead language or you may instead use the term 'pbsolete' if you so prefer. Any way, this means the same.

Dead means non existence. Disappearing from the scenario. Yes Sanskrit is studied mostly by scholars only to translate them in to other languages so that all can have the opportunity of knowing the ancient quintessence. Whats wrong with it ?

Again what is not in use is non existent and dead. You may use any word for your satisfaction. we also study many dead things including history. What is studied by scholars only and not in use by people is dead. Many animals lived millions of years ago and we study abot them. But we can't describe them as 'living'.

Are scholars not people ? It's due to such scholars, we are able to see the most precious knowledge of India. We all should be thankful to those scholars .

You may thank the scholars and also appreciate them. They are also part of people. But when we talk of common people, we have to consider vast majority and masses and not select few of some variety. Okay. I hope this ends.

A classical and ancient language like Sanskrit may not be in use. But they can never be dead too.

What is not in use is 'dead'. A living language is one which is spoken by people. since Sanskrit is not spoken in any region of world, this is dead, whether you like it or not. Also there is nothing derogatory about a language being dead. There are may other dead languages in the world.

I'd rather prefer to say "Obsolete" for that which is not in use. Still universities like Venkateswara are conducting schools in Sanskrit. And the medium of studies is Sanskrit for studying Vedic Studies. Do you think a university conducts courses without students? And those classes are attended by scholars not only from India but also from many foreign countries.

even a dead language or 'obsolete' if you like is studied. But the fact remains that sanskrit is of use only to scholars, Hindu clergy, astrolgers, Ayurveda medicine practioners or otherwise interested in ancient history. For general public, Sanskrit is practically of no use. If so, is there even a single Sanskrit language newspaper in India? Is Sanskrit medium of instruction in any university? Have you ever heard anyone talking in sanskrit? This will imply that Sanskrit is dead language or you may instead use the term 'pbsolete' if you so prefer. Any way, this means the same.

Dead means non existence. Disappearing from the scenario. Yes Sanskrit is studied mostly by scholars only to translate them in to other languages so that all can have the opportunity of knowing the ancient quintessence. Whats wrong with it ?

Again what is not in use is non existent and dead. You may use any word for your satisfaction. we also study many dead things including history. What is studied by scholars only and not in use by people is dead. Many animals lived millions of years ago and we study abot them. But we can't describe them as 'living'.

Are scholars not people ? It's due to such scholars, we are able to see the most precious knowledge of India. We all should be thankful to those scholars .

You may thank the scholars and also appreciate them. They are also part of people. But when we talk of common people, we have to consider vast majority and masses and not select few of some variety. Okay. I hope this ends.

It's for the advantage of common people scholars are studying Sanskrit. Where from do you think the immense knowledge of Astronomy, mathematics and many fields would have come which are now being used in ISRO and other scientific institutions without these scholars?

I am not commenting on the scholars and also the source of knowledge of ISRO etc. You also say that 'scholars' study for 'common men'.. So you have also differentiated between 'scholars' and 'common men'. 'common men' do not use 'Sanskrit'. That is all that matters to characterize the language as 'dead' or 'obsolete'. I don't know whether ISRO and other scientific institutios give any credit to these scholars or they give credit only to their study obtained through medium of English in India or abroad.

A classical and ancient language like Sanskrit may not be in use. But they can never be dead too.

What is not in use is 'dead'. A living language is one which is spoken by people. since Sanskrit is not spoken in any region of world, this is dead, whether you like it or not. Also there is nothing derogatory about a language being dead. There are may other dead languages in the world.

I'd rather prefer to say "Obsolete" for that which is not in use. Still universities like Venkateswara are conducting schools in Sanskrit. And the medium of studies is Sanskrit for studying Vedic Studies. Do you think a university conducts courses without students? And those classes are attended by scholars not only from India but also from many foreign countries.

even a dead language or 'obsolete' if you like is studied. But the fact remains that sanskrit is of use only to scholars, Hindu clergy, astrolgers, Ayurveda medicine practioners or otherwise interested in ancient history. For general public, Sanskrit is practically of no use. If so, is there even a single Sanskrit language newspaper in India? Is Sanskrit medium of instruction in any university? Have you ever heard anyone talking in sanskrit? This will imply that Sanskrit is dead language or you may instead use the term 'pbsolete' if you so prefer. Any way, this means the same.

Sanskrit may be considered dead in India..but in CBSE schools as far as know, it was part of the school curriculum, please correct me if I am wrong. In fact, in some schools in UK Sanskrit Sanskrit is made a compulsory subject. In this way, Sanskrit is on the way to revival even if it is considered dead, obsolete

In UK at derbyshire and gloustershire where Sanskrit is made compulsory subject for students as it is the most easiest language to create computing codes and it refines language through honorable speaking manners.

I am not commenting on the scholars and also the source of knowledge of ISRO etc. You also say that 'scholars' study for 'common men'.. So you have also differentiated between 'scholars' and 'common men'. 'common men' do not use 'Sanskrit'. That is all that matters to characterize the language as 'dead' or 'obsolete'. I don't know whether ISRO and other scientific institutios give any credit to these scholars or they give credit only to their study obtained through medium of English in India or abroad.

The very christening of the first missile was named Arya Bhata.. Not only ISRO entire space technology is based on Arya bhata's astronomy written in Sanskrit. Because of these scholars and those scholars who studied them and passed on to the next generations. It doesn't matter who studies Sanskrit common man or scholar. What all matters is to know the contents of the ancient technology. If the common man is willing no body is stopping him.

I am not commenting on the scholars and also the source of knowledge of ISRO etc. You also say that 'scholars' study for 'common men'.. So you have also differentiated between 'scholars' and 'common men'. 'common men' do not use 'Sanskrit'. That is all that matters to characterize the language as 'dead' or 'obsolete'. I don't know whether ISRO and other scientific institutios give any credit to these scholars or they give credit only to their study obtained through medium of English in India or abroad.

The very christening of the first missile was named Arya Bhata.. Not only ISRO entire space technology is based on Arya bhata's astronomy written in Sanskrit. Because of these scholars and those scholars who studied them and passed on to the next generations. It doesn't matter who studies Sanskrit common man or scholar. What all matters is to know the contents of the ancient technology. If the common man is willing no body is stopping him.

It was only a simple statement that common man does not use Sanskrit and this is not spoken anywhere. Other issues are extraneous. Now the other issue. There is no doubt that India had a rich heritage in ancient knowledge contained in Sanskrit about astronomy. It is also true that our spaceship was names Arya Bhat.

But the current knowledge in space research is not derived from ancient India or Sanskrit. Astronomy has grown independently in west and not derived from Sanskrit. In fact, there is not any space scientist in India or world who would have got his knowledge through ancient India route. All the space scientists and astronauts have been trained in English medium and imparted knowledge obtained by modern scientists.

Also any of the Sanskrit scholar is not astronomer. Rather, any Sanskrit scholar is not even a scientist. Let us not fancy things during this Sanskrit euporea arising out of proposed Sanskrit week. .

I am not commenting on the scholars and also the source of knowledge of ISRO etc. You also say that 'scholars' study for 'common men'.. So you have also differentiated between 'scholars' and 'common men'. 'common men' do not use 'Sanskrit'. That is all that matters to characterize the language as 'dead' or 'obsolete'. I don't know whether ISRO and other scientific institutios give any credit to these scholars or they give credit only to their study obtained through medium of English in India or abroad.

The very christening of the first missile was named Arya Bhata.. Not only ISRO entire space technology is based on Arya bhata's astronomy written in Sanskrit. Because of these scholars and those scholars who studied them and passed on to the next generations. It doesn't matter who studies Sanskrit common man or scholar. What all matters is to know the contents of the ancient technology. If the common man is willing no body is stopping him.

It was only a simple statement that common man does not use Sanskrit and this is not spoken anywhere. Other issues are extraneous. Now the other issue. There is no doubt that India had a rich heritage in ancient knowledge contained in Sanskrit about astronomy. It is also true that our spaceship was names Arya Bhat.

But the current knowledge in space research is not derived from ancient India or Sanskrit. Astronomy has grown independently in west and not derived from Sanskrit. In fact, there is not any space scientist in India or world who would have got his knowledge through ancient India route. All the space scientists and astronauts have been trained in English medium and imparted knowledge obtained by modern scientists.

Also any of the Sanskrit scholar is not astronomer. Rather, any Sanskrit scholar is not even a scientist. Let us not fancy things during this Sanskrit euporea arising out of proposed Sanskrit week. .

But I cannot ignore my roots. Sanskrit is the maintstay if India because of which we earned an identity.

Unfortunately because of invasions the Sanskrit tree's roots have got uprooted and very few people are interested in its fruits. However I am for celebrating the Sanskrit week and remembering the mother of almost all Indian languages. TN politicians can't tolerate even one week- they feel so threatened even from a "dead' language.

A classical and ancient language like Sanskrit may not be in use. But they can never be dead too.

What is not in use is 'dead'. A living language is one which is spoken by people. since Sanskrit is not spoken in any region of world, this is dead, whether you like it or not. Also there is nothing derogatory about a language being dead. There are may other dead languages in the world.

I'd rather prefer to say "Obsolete" for that which is not in use. Still universities like Venkateswara are conducting schools in Sanskrit. And the medium of studies is Sanskrit for studying Vedic Studies. Do you think a university conducts courses without students? And those classes are attended by scholars not only from India but also from many foreign countries.

even a dead language or 'obsolete' if you like is studied. But the fact remains that sanskrit is of use only to scholars, Hindu clergy, astrolgers, Ayurveda medicine practioners or otherwise interested in ancient history. For general public, Sanskrit is practically of no use. If so, is there even a single Sanskrit language newspaper in India? Is Sanskrit medium of instruction in any university? Have you ever heard anyone talking in sanskrit? This will imply that Sanskrit is dead language or you may instead use the term 'pbsolete' if you so prefer. Any way, this means the same.

Sanskrit may be considered dead in India..but in CBSE schools as far as know, it was part of the school curriculum, please correct me if I am wrong. In fact, in some schools in UK Sanskrit Sanskrit is made a compulsory subject. In this way, Sanskrit is on the way to revival even if it is considered dead, obsolete

In UK at derbyshire and gloustershire where Sanskrit is made compulsory subject for students as it is the most easiest language to create computing codes and it refines language through honorable speaking manners.

Whatever the case may be, the fact is that in a foreign land our language is accepted, learned, and welcomed but sadly opposed by many in our country.

That Sanckrit is still alive and going to be alive can be established from the fact it's still taught in schools. For no reason, schools are teaching Sanskrit ? It's immaterial whether opposes it or not.

I welcome this Sanskrit week because it will slowly increase other languages. Here a real competition begins. If one person wants to tell what is mentioned in Sanskrit another person who does not know about that language need a translator. Likewise each and every regional languages will participate in the weekly contest and every state wants to improve there regional languages. It will indirectly give employment to the regional language known persons. This is the first stepping stone.

A classical and ancient language like Sanskrit may not be in use. But they can never be dead too.

What is not in use is 'dead'. A living language is one which is spoken by people. since Sanskrit is not spoken in any region of world, this is dead, whether you like it or not. Also there is nothing derogatory about a language being dead. There are may other dead languages in the world.

I'd rather prefer to say "Obsolete" for that which is not in use. Still universities like Venkateswara are conducting schools in Sanskrit. And the medium of studies is Sanskrit for studying Vedic Studies. Do you think a university conducts courses without students? And those classes are attended by scholars not only from India but also from many foreign countries.

even a dead language or 'obsolete' if you like is studied. But the fact remains that sanskrit is of use only to scholars, Hindu clergy, astrolgers, Ayurveda medicine practioners or otherwise interested in ancient history. For general public, Sanskrit is practically of no use. If so, is there even a single Sanskrit language newspaper in India? Is Sanskrit medium of instruction in any university? Have you ever heard anyone talking in sanskrit? This will imply that Sanskrit is dead language or you may instead use the term 'pbsolete' if you so prefer. Any way, this means the same.

Sanskrit may be considered dead in India..but in CBSE schools as far as know, it was part of the school curriculum, please correct me if I am wrong. In fact, in some schools in UK Sanskrit Sanskrit is made a compulsory subject. In this way, Sanskrit is on the way to revival even if it is considered dead, obsolete

In UK at derbyshire and gloustershire where Sanskrit is made compulsory subject for students as it is the most easiest language to create computing codes and it refines language through honorable speaking manners.

Whatever the case may be, the fact is that in a foreign land our language is accepted, learned, and welcomed but sadly opposed by many in our country.

Any language- Sanskrit or even foreign language- is not opposed. There will always be some students for any language. But our resources are limited and it will be waste of funds, energy and man power to overstress Sanskrit- obsolete or dead. We must call spade a spade. The fact remains that Sanskrit is no more a living language and its role is limited to religious functions. Possibly, Desi astrologers may have some use for the language. Even the modern Ayurvedic medcine experts do not know Sanskrit. But still they are practisng well. You don't need to learn German for Homoeopathy. similarly, Sanskrit is not required even for Ayurvedic medicine.

A classical and ancient language like Sanskrit may not be in use. But they can never be dead too.

What is not in use is 'dead'. A living language is one which is spoken by people. since Sanskrit is not spoken in any region of world, this is dead, whether you like it or not. Also there is nothing derogatory about a language being dead. There are may other dead languages in the world.

I'd rather prefer to say "Obsolete" for that which is not in use. Still universities like Venkateswara are conducting schools in Sanskrit. And the medium of studies is Sanskrit for studying Vedic Studies. Do you think a university conducts courses without students? And those classes are attended by scholars not only from India but also from many foreign countries.

even a dead language or 'obsolete' if you like is studied. But the fact remains that sanskrit is of use only to scholars, Hindu clergy, astrolgers, Ayurveda medicine practioners or otherwise interested in ancient history. For general public, Sanskrit is practically of no use. If so, is there even a single Sanskrit language newspaper in India? Is Sanskrit medium of instruction in any university? Have you ever heard anyone talking in sanskrit? This will imply that Sanskrit is dead language or you may instead use the term 'pbsolete' if you so prefer. Any way, this means the same.

Sanskrit may be considered dead in India..but in CBSE schools as far as know, it was part of the school curriculum, please correct me if I am wrong. In fact, in some schools in UK Sanskrit Sanskrit is made a compulsory subject. In this way, Sanskrit is on the way to revival even if it is considered dead, obsolete

In UK at derbyshire and gloustershire where Sanskrit is made compulsory subject for students as it is the most easiest language to create computing codes and it refines language through honorable speaking manners.

Whatever the case may be, the fact is that in a foreign land our language is accepted, learned, and welcomed but sadly opposed by many in our country.

Any language- Sanskrit or even foreign language- is not opposed. There will always be some students for any language. But our resources are limited and it will be waste of funds, energy and man power to overstress Sanskrit- obsolete or dead. We must call spade a spade. The fact remains that Sanskrit is no more a living language and its role is limited to religious functions. Possibly, Desi astrologers may have some use for the language. Even the modern Ayurvedic medcine experts do not know Sanskrit. But still they are practisng well. You don't need to learn German for Homoeopathy. similarly, Sanskrit is not required even for Ayurvedic medicine.

You are talking about the present position. Who translated the first Sushruta Samhita first from Sanskrit ?Had that not been there, you wouldn't have Ayutveda today.

A classical and ancient language like Sanskrit may not be in use. But they can never be dead too.

What is not in use is 'dead'. A living language is one which is spoken by people. since Sanskrit is not spoken in any region of world, this is dead, whether you like it or not. Also there is nothing derogatory about a language being dead. There are may other dead languages in the world.

I'd rather prefer to say "Obsolete" for that which is not in use. Still universities like Venkateswara are conducting schools in Sanskrit. And the medium of studies is Sanskrit for studying Vedic Studies. Do you think a university conducts courses without students? And those classes are attended by scholars not only from India but also from many foreign countries.

even a dead language or 'obsolete' if you like is studied. But the fact remains that sanskrit is of use only to scholars, Hindu clergy, astrolgers, Ayurveda medicine practioners or otherwise interested in ancient history. For general public, Sanskrit is practically of no use. If so, is there even a single Sanskrit language newspaper in India? Is Sanskrit medium of instruction in any university? Have you ever heard anyone talking in sanskrit? This will imply that Sanskrit is dead language or you may instead use the term 'pbsolete' if you so prefer. Any way, this means the same.

Sanskrit may be considered dead in India..but in CBSE schools as far as know, it was part of the school curriculum, please correct me if I am wrong. In fact, in some schools in UK Sanskrit Sanskrit is made a compulsory subject. In this way, Sanskrit is on the way to revival even if it is considered dead, obsolete

In UK at derbyshire and gloustershire where Sanskrit is made compulsory subject for students as it is the most easiest language to create computing codes and it refines language through honorable speaking manners.

Whatever the case may be, the fact is that in a foreign land our language is accepted, learned, and welcomed but sadly opposed by many in our country.

Any language- Sanskrit or even foreign language- is not opposed. There will always be some students for any language. But our resources are limited and it will be waste of funds, energy and man power to overstress Sanskrit- obsolete or dead. We must call spade a spade. The fact remains that Sanskrit is no more a living language and its role is limited to religious functions. Possibly, Desi astrologers may have some use for the language. Even the modern Ayurvedic medcine experts do not know Sanskrit. But still they are practisng well. You don't need to learn German for Homoeopathy. similarly, Sanskrit is not required even for Ayurvedic medicine.

You are talking about the present position. Who translated the first Sushruta Samhita first from Sanskrit ?Had that not been there, you wouldn't have Ayutveda today.

Nobody is denying due credit to Sanskrit. But we live in present and have to decide strategy and policy according to current conditions.

A classical and ancient language like Sanskrit may not be in use. But they can never be dead too.

What is not in use is 'dead'. A living language is one which is spoken by people. since Sanskrit is not spoken in any region of world, this is dead, whether you like it or not. Also there is nothing derogatory about a language being dead. There are may other dead languages in the world.

I'd rather prefer to say "Obsolete" for that which is not in use. Still universities like Venkateswara are conducting schools in Sanskrit. And the medium of studies is Sanskrit for studying Vedic Studies. Do you think a university conducts courses without students? And those classes are attended by scholars not only from India but also from many foreign countries.

even a dead language or 'obsolete' if you like is studied. But the fact remains that sanskrit is of use only to scholars, Hindu clergy, astrolgers, Ayurveda medicine practioners or otherwise interested in ancient history. For general public, Sanskrit is practically of no use. If so, is there even a single Sanskrit language newspaper in India? Is Sanskrit medium of instruction in any university? Have you ever heard anyone talking in sanskrit? This will imply that Sanskrit is dead language or you may instead use the term 'pbsolete' if you so prefer. Any way, this means the same.

Sanskrit may be considered dead in India..but in CBSE schools as far as know, it was part of the school curriculum, please correct me if I am wrong. In fact, in some schools in UK Sanskrit Sanskrit is made a compulsory subject. In this way, Sanskrit is on the way to revival even if it is considered dead, obsolete

In UK at derbyshire and gloustershire where Sanskrit is made compulsory subject for students as it is the most easiest language to create computing codes and it refines language through honorable speaking manners.

Whatever the case may be, the fact is that in a foreign land our language is accepted, learned, and welcomed but sadly opposed by many in our country.

Any language- Sanskrit or even foreign language- is not opposed. There will always be some students for any language. But our resources are limited and it will be waste of funds, energy and man power to overstress Sanskrit- obsolete or dead. We must call spade a spade. The fact remains that Sanskrit is no more a living language and its role is limited to religious functions. Possibly, Desi astrologers may have some use for the language. Even the modern Ayurvedic medcine experts do not know Sanskrit. But still they are practisng well. You don't need to learn German for Homoeopathy. similarly, Sanskrit is not required even for Ayurvedic medicine.

You are talking about the present position. Who translated the first Sushruta Samhita first from Sanskrit ?Had that not been there, you wouldn't have Ayutveda today.

Nobody is denying due credit to Sanskrit. But we live in present and have to decide strategy and policy according to current conditions.

Today Sanskrit is listed as one of the 22 scheduled languages of India. Had it been a dead language, why it could get a place in the eigth schedule?

Sanskrit was a language of Indians till about 1000 AD or so. It performed the role English is doing today - an official language, as then also India had multiple regional languages. It was gradually replaced by Pharsee as it became the official link language till the British introduced English as a link language during their rule and it has continued till date. It is next to impossible for Sanskrit to regain its status as it had before 1000 AD. However that does not dilute its greatness or richness or its fantastic Pannini grammar. It is today recited in our religious rituals with hardly anyone understanding its meaning. Its being in a Schedule is more out of sentiment. Yes the language will continue to being studied by some interested students and that should be encouraged. It is therefore very surprising that even such harmless language should be opposed by Tamil Nadu.

A classical and ancient language like Sanskrit may not be in use. But they can never be dead too.

What is not in use is 'dead'. A living language is one which is spoken by people. since Sanskrit is not spoken in any region of world, this is dead, whether you like it or not. Also there is nothing derogatory about a language being dead. There are may other dead languages in the world.

I'd rather prefer to say "Obsolete" for that which is not in use. Still universities like Venkateswara are conducting schools in Sanskrit. And the medium of studies is Sanskrit for studying Vedic Studies. Do you think a university conducts courses without students? And those classes are attended by scholars not only from India but also from many foreign countries.

even a dead language or 'obsolete' if you like is studied. But the fact remains that sanskrit is of use only to scholars, Hindu clergy, astrolgers, Ayurveda medicine practioners or otherwise interested in ancient history. For general public, Sanskrit is practically of no use. If so, is there even a single Sanskrit language newspaper in India? Is Sanskrit medium of instruction in any university? Have you ever heard anyone talking in sanskrit? This will imply that Sanskrit is dead language or you may instead use the term 'pbsolete' if you so prefer. Any way, this means the same.

Sanskrit may be considered dead in India..but in CBSE schools as far as know, it was part of the school curriculum, please correct me if I am wrong. In fact, in some schools in UK Sanskrit Sanskrit is made a compulsory subject. In this way, Sanskrit is on the way to revival even if it is considered dead, obsolete

In UK at derbyshire and gloustershire where Sanskrit is made compulsory subject for students as it is the most easiest language to create computing codes and it refines language through honorable speaking manners.

Whatever the case may be, the fact is that in a foreign land our language is accepted, learned, and welcomed but sadly opposed by many in our country.

Any language- Sanskrit or even foreign language- is not opposed. There will always be some students for any language. But our resources are limited and it will be waste of funds, energy and man power to overstress Sanskrit- obsolete or dead. We must call spade a spade. The fact remains that Sanskrit is no more a living language and its role is limited to religious functions. Possibly, Desi astrologers may have some use for the language. Even the modern Ayurvedic medcine experts do not know Sanskrit. But still they are practisng well. You don't need to learn German for Homoeopathy. similarly, Sanskrit is not required even for Ayurvedic medicine.

You are talking about the present position. Who translated the first Sushruta Samhita first from Sanskrit ?Had that not been there, you wouldn't have Ayutveda today.

Nobody is denying due credit to Sanskrit. But we live in present and have to decide strategy and policy according to current conditions.

Today Sanskrit is listed as one of the 22 scheduled languages of India. Had it been a dead language, why it could get a place in the eigth schedule?

Inclusion in any schedule cannot convert any language to 'living'. Although dead, this is Indian and hence included in the schedule. If living and not dead, please intimate in which state or even district Sanskrit is spoken. Sanskrit is taught as a language but is this also medium of instruction in any school. Incidentally, our ministers shushma Swaraj and Harsh Vardhan took oath in Sanskrit. But why are they using english and not Sanskrit in parliamentary discussion. Insisting on Sanskrit still as 'living language' is nothing more than a mother monkey clinging to dead body of monkey child.

A classical and ancient language like Sanskrit may not be in use. But they can never be dead too.

What is not in use is 'dead'. A living language is one which is spoken by people. since Sanskrit is not spoken in any region of world, this is dead, whether you like it or not. Also there is nothing derogatory about a language being dead. There are may other dead languages in the world.

I'd rather prefer to say "Obsolete" for that which is not in use. Still universities like Venkateswara are conducting schools in Sanskrit. And the medium of studies is Sanskrit for studying Vedic Studies. Do you think a university conducts courses without students? And those classes are attended by scholars not only from India but also from many foreign countries.

even a dead language or 'obsolete' if you like is studied. But the fact remains that sanskrit is of use only to scholars, Hindu clergy, astrolgers, Ayurveda medicine practioners or otherwise interested in ancient history. For general public, Sanskrit is practically of no use. If so, is there even a single Sanskrit language newspaper in India? Is Sanskrit medium of instruction in any university? Have you ever heard anyone talking in sanskrit? This will imply that Sanskrit is dead language or you may instead use the term 'pbsolete' if you so prefer. Any way, this means the same.

Sanskrit may be considered dead in India..but in CBSE schools as far as know, it was part of the school curriculum, please correct me if I am wrong. In fact, in some schools in UK Sanskrit Sanskrit is made a compulsory subject. In this way, Sanskrit is on the way to revival even if it is considered dead, obsolete

In UK at derbyshire and gloustershire where Sanskrit is made compulsory subject for students as it is the most easiest language to create computing codes and it refines language through honorable speaking manners.

Whatever the case may be, the fact is that in a foreign land our language is accepted, learned, and welcomed but sadly opposed by many in our country.

Any language- Sanskrit or even foreign language- is not opposed. There will always be some students for any language. But our resources are limited and it will be waste of funds, energy and man power to overstress Sanskrit- obsolete or dead. We must call spade a spade. The fact remains that Sanskrit is no more a living language and its role is limited to religious functions. Possibly, Desi astrologers may have some use for the language. Even the modern Ayurvedic medcine experts do not know Sanskrit. But still they are practisng well. You don't need to learn German for Homoeopathy. similarly, Sanskrit is not required even for Ayurvedic medicine.

You are talking about the present position. Who translated the first Sushruta Samhita first from Sanskrit ?Had that not been there, you wouldn't have Ayutveda today.

Nobody is denying due credit to Sanskrit. But we live in present and have to decide strategy and policy according to current conditions.

Today Sanskrit is listed as one of the 22 scheduled languages of India. Had it been a dead language, why it could get a place in the eigth schedule?

Inclusion in any schedule cannot convert any language to 'living'. Although dead, this is Indian and hence included in the schedule. If living and not dead, please intimate in which state or even district Sanskrit is spoken. Sanskrit is taught as a language but is this also medium of instruction in any school. Incidentally, our ministers shushma Swaraj and Harsh Vardhan took oath in Sanskrit. But why are they using english and not Sanskrit in parliamentary discussion. Insisting on Sanskrit still as 'living language' is nothing more than a mother monkey clinging to dead body of monkey child.

Sanskrit is the official language of Uttarakhand. Please refer Eighth schedule.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eighth_Schedule_to_the_Constitution#Eighth_Schedule_to_the_Constitution

A classical and ancient language like Sanskrit may not be in use. But they can never be dead too.

What is not in use is 'dead'. A living language is one which is spoken by people. since Sanskrit is not spoken in any region of world, this is dead, whether you like it or not. Also there is nothing derogatory about a language being dead. There are may other dead languages in the world.

I'd rather prefer to say "Obsolete" for that which is not in use. Still universities like Venkateswara are conducting schools in Sanskrit. And the medium of studies is Sanskrit for studying Vedic Studies. Do you think a university conducts courses without students? And those classes are attended by scholars not only from India but also from many foreign countries.

even a dead language or 'obsolete' if you like is studied. But the fact remains that sanskrit is of use only to scholars, Hindu clergy, astrolgers, Ayurveda medicine practioners or otherwise interested in ancient history. For general public, Sanskrit is practically of no use. If so, is there even a single Sanskrit language newspaper in India? Is Sanskrit medium of instruction in any university? Have you ever heard anyone talking in sanskrit? This will imply that Sanskrit is dead language or you may instead use the term 'pbsolete' if you so prefer. Any way, this means the same.

Sanskrit may be considered dead in India..but in CBSE schools as far as know, it was part of the school curriculum, please correct me if I am wrong. In fact, in some schools in UK Sanskrit Sanskrit is made a compulsory subject. In this way, Sanskrit is on the way to revival even if it is considered dead, obsolete

In UK at derbyshire and gloustershire where Sanskrit is made compulsory subject for students as it is the most easiest language to create computing codes and it refines language through honorable speaking manners.

Whatever the case may be, the fact is that in a foreign land our language is accepted, learned, and welcomed but sadly opposed by many in our country.

Any language- Sanskrit or even foreign language- is not opposed. There will always be some students for any language. But our resources are limited and it will be waste of funds, energy and man power to overstress Sanskrit- obsolete or dead. We must call spade a spade. The fact remains that Sanskrit is no more a living language and its role is limited to religious functions. Possibly, Desi astrologers may have some use for the language. Even the modern Ayurvedic medcine experts do not know Sanskrit. But still they are practisng well. You don't need to learn German for Homoeopathy. similarly, Sanskrit is not required even for Ayurvedic medicine.

You are talking about the present position. Who translated the first Sushruta Samhita first from Sanskrit ?Had that not been there, you wouldn't have Ayutveda today.

Nobody is denying due credit to Sanskrit. But we live in present and have to decide strategy and policy according to current conditions.

Today Sanskrit is listed as one of the 22 scheduled languages of India. Had it been a dead language, why it could get a place in the eigth schedule?

Inclusion in any schedule cannot convert any language to 'living'. Although dead, this is Indian and hence included in the schedule. If living and not dead, please intimate in which state or even district Sanskrit is spoken. Sanskrit is taught as a language but is this also medium of instruction in any school. Incidentally, our ministers shushma Swaraj and Harsh Vardhan took oath in Sanskrit. But why are they using english and not Sanskrit in parliamentary discussion. Insisting on Sanskrit still as 'living language' is nothing more than a mother monkey clinging to dead body of monkey child.

Sanskrit is the official language of Uttarakhand. Please refer Eighth schedule.

True..Sanskrit is the official language of Uttarakhand..had it been dead..it wouldn't have become an official language this state.