Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla emphasized the vital role of Sanskrit in shaping the vision of Viksit Bharat, describing the language as the soul of Indian culture and the mother of all languages. He highlighted Sanskrit’s profound influence in preserving India’s age-old traditions and its rich knowledge in disciplines like medicine, astronomy, Ayurveda, occult sciences, astrology, and yoga.
Presiding over the Vishisht Deekshant Mahotsav at Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, New Delhi, the Governor stressed the need to promote Sanskrit and unlock its intellectual heritage. He noted that Indian society is becoming increasingly conscious of its cultural roots, as reflected in the renewed interest in sacred texts and traditional wisdom. This, he said, proves that modern progress and ancient knowledge can go hand-in-hand.
Governor Shukla lauded the university’s initiatives in preserving and popularizing Sanskrit. He called for greater research on ancient scriptures and recommended that their wisdom be presented in a simplified manner for the benefit of the general public. “Our saints and scholars composed these texts for the welfare of humanity, nature, and the planet. Making this knowledge accessible to all will greatly enrich society,” he remarked.
Prof. Surendra Dubey, Vice Chairman of the Central Hindi Institute, also addressed the gathering, highlighting the relevance of Sanskrit in contemporary society and appreciating the Vishwavidyalaya’s contributions to language and literature.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Murli Manohar Pathak welcomed the Governor and dignitaries, sharing an overview of the institution’s activities and academic achievements.
On the occasion, the Governor honored several distinguished Sanskrit scholars for their exceptional contributions to the field. Among those felicitated were Acharya Mithila Prasad Tripathi, Ved Prakash Upadhyay, Bal Krishan Sharma, and Devendra Nath Tripathi.
