World Sanskrit Day is celebrated in India on Shravana Purnima. It aims to promote India’s ancient language, Sanskrit. Sanskrit is a primary sacred language and considered to be the mother of Indian languages. Though there is no direct relevance, the dominant influence of Sanskrit over many other Indian languages is profound and distinguishable. Sanskrit is more than a language; it is deeply connected with the traditional wellness practices.
Significance of World Sanskrit Day
This day is known as “Vishva-Samskrita-Dinam” in the Sanskrit language. Sanskrit Day encourages the new generation to learn this ancient language. This day speaks about the importance of this language and make us aware of our origin. Sanskrit has a spiritual link that offers mental and emotional well-being. The spiritual changing in Sanskrit gives the strength and power to think.
When is Sanskrit Day?
Sanskrit Day is celebrated on Shravana Purnima, which means a full moon day. So, the date used to change based on the moon position. This year Sanskrit Day will be held on 9th August, 2025. Normally, this day falls in the month of August, and this auspicious day is also celebrated for the holy Raksha Bandhan ceremony.
What is the Sanskrit language all about?
Sanskrit is the oldest language, which is used to write the Veda, Bhagavad Gita, and Puranas. It is the language of worship for Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. Many languages in the world originated from Sanskrit. This language is considered to be present during the early ages of 1700-1200 BCE. Scholar Panini transformed Vedic Sanskrit to Classical Sanskrit, defining the grammar around 500 BCE.
It is the oldest Indo-European language with the existence of substantial documents. The word “Sanskrit” is derived from the prefix “Sam,” which means “Samyak,”. Smyak is the term used in Sanskrit which symbolizes “entirely.” The last prefix of the word is “Krit,”. Krit means in Sanskrit is “done.” So, combinedly, the term indicates if you read and hear Sanskrit, you have “entirely done.”
Importance of the Sanskrit Language
Sanskrit is a vital language because it is connected with literature, and many Hindu scripts are written in Sanskrit. The knowledge of Sanskrit is believed to be a social class in ancient times. A daily newspaper named “Sudhama Sanskrit Daily” used to be published in Sanskrit since 1970. The Indian government has made Sanskrit the official language of Uttarakhand for its strong influence since ancient times.
Spiritual dimension of celebration
Sanskrit connects science and spirituality. Uttering the Sanskrit word “Om” creates a powerful brainwave pattern that energizes our mind and gives deep relaxation. Chanting “mantra” has great positive consequences over our mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
FAQs
Who first started celebrating Sanskrit Day?
The Ministry of Education in India has focused on celebrating Sanskrit Day to raise awareness among the young generation about this ancient language.
What is the theme of World Sanskrit Day?
The theme of Sanskrit Day for 2025 is yet to be decided. “Vedic Heritage and Tradition” was the theme of Sanskrit Day in 2024, which speaks about the Vedic culture divided into four categories: Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda.
