Sanskrit Will Be Used Daily In 1 Village In Every 13 Districts Of Uttarakhand; Here’s What Govt’s Adarsh Sanskrit Villages Initiative Is

Sanskrit, ‘the language of the gods,’ is not only a thing of the past. In fact, it can also significantly impact how people live their lives in contemporary India. In a remarkable initiative by the Uttarakhand government, Sanskrit is being brought back into people’s everyday routine. The government has launched ‘Adarsh (ideal) Sanskrit villages’ across each of the 13 districts in the state. This initiative is evidence of the increasing appreciation of Sanskrit as a classical language and as a means of conserving Indian philosophy and culture.

Uttarakhand Is Making Sanskrit A Daily Habit 

Adarsh Sanskrit Villages are designated villages in each of Uttarakhand’s districts where Sanskrit will be actively promoted in day-to-day activities. The goal is to establish communities in which communication, festivals, and rituals all heavily rely on the ancient language. This initiative will also make sure that Sanskrit is a part of daily life and not just limited to academic texts or temples. 

The Adarsh Sanskrit Village programme will certainly make Sanskrit as familiar in daily life as any local language. To achieve this, special instructors have been appointed to teach villagers how to use Sanskrit in regular conversations, State Education Minister Dhan Singh Rawat shared with The Hindu.

This programme aims to introduce people to the fundamental ideas and traditions of Indian philosophy, which are firmly anchored in Sanskrit works such as the Vedas, Upanishads, and Puranas. Festivals in these villages will become even more special as women and children are encouraged to sing religious songs in Sanskrit, The Hindu reports.

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A New Life For An Ancient Language

A unique aspect of this initiative is its inclusivity. It isn’t just for those who traditionally practice Sanskrit. According to The Hindu, children from scheduled castes and scheduled tribes will also be encouraged to learn the language. This language will certainly become a bridge that connects all sections of society.

Some of the first Adarsh Sanskrit Villages include:

• Noorpur Panjhanhedi in Haridwar
• Bhogpur in Dehradun
• Kotgaon in Uttarkashi
• Dimmar in Chamoli
• Pandey in Nainital

Naturally, Sanskrit is seen as the key to ancient knowledge systems, and by making it a part of daily life, Uttarakhand is giving the next generation an opportunity to connect with this rich heritage. Learning and using Sanskrit will allow us to restore an entire knowledge system. The Adarsh Sanskrit Village initiative is proving that it’s possible to live in a modern world while remaining deeply connected to ancient traditions.

So, whether during a religious ritual, a festive song, or a simple conversation with a neighbour, Sanskrit is making its way back into people’s lives.

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