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Sanskrit Language
Sanskrit is not only a classical language but
also a repository of Indian cultural heritage.
Sanskrit is the most ancient among the languages
of the world. Its storehouse of knowledge is unrivaled
and one of the most invaluable treasures of the
world. Sanskrit language is a symbol of Indian
tradition and thought, which has exhibited full
freedom in the search of truth. The most interesting
aspect of Sanskrit language is that it has shown
complete tolerance towards other languages. Varanasi
is a true example of Guru-Shishya tradition, which
has helped in the growth and development of Sanskrit
language.
Since ancient times, Varanasi is a great center
of learning of Sanskrit language. Over a period
of time, Varanasi has produced many great scholars
of Sanskrit. Many great works of Sanskrit have
also been penned at Varanasi. The Sampurnanand
Sanskrit University was set up at Varanasi to
keep intact the traditional scholarship and to
strike a balance between India and western outlooks
and to conduct research and to study various aspects
of culture and spiritual literature. Over a period
of time, this university has contributed towards
the development of Sanskrit language by taking
up the study and research on Vedas, Vedanta Purana,
Ayurveda, Sahitya, Astrology, Theology, Mimamsa,
Nyaya, etc.
The Sampurnanad Sanskrit University has played
an important role in the development of Sanskrit
language through translation and publication of
specific texts as well cataloguing of manuscripts.
It has also coordinated the oriental and occidental
currents of thoughts, while preserving the ancient
Indian tradition. It has helped in the grooming
up of new and talented scholars who are well versed
in the knowledge of traditional Sanskrit and fully
acquainted with modern thoughts and are capable
of carrying on comparative study on modern lines.
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