On World Sanskrit Day, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the opportunity to extend their warm greetings. They both highlighted the timeless contributions of this ancient language to India's knowledge, philosophy, culture, and intellectual traditions.
Vice President Radhakrishnan described Sanskrit as a language that has stood the test of time and continues to shape India's rich cultural heritage and intellectual traditions. He emphasized the need for collective efforts to preserve and promote this invaluable treasure for future generations. Prime Minister Modi also expressed his greetings for the occasion and emphasized the continuing relevance of Sanskrit to India's intellectual and cultural heritage.
He recognized the language as a continuous carrier of India's knowledge, thought, and creativity, with its positive influence still evident in various fields. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also joined in the celebrations, acknowledging Sanskrit as the foundational basis of India's tradition of knowledge, culture, and consciousness. He paid his respects to all the scholars and teachers who have contributed to the preservation and dissemination of the language.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also extended her greetings, calling Sanskrit an invaluable heritage deeply connected to India's tradition of knowledge and cultural consciousness. She highlighted the language's role in the Vedas, Upanishads, philosophy, literature, and science, enriching India's knowledge and thought for centuries. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also joined in the celebrations, sending his greetings to Sanskrit enthusiasts, scholars, and residents of the state.
He recognized Sanskrit as more than just a language, describing it as a divine expression of India's eternal tradition of knowledge, philosophy, science, and culture. World Sanskrit Day not only celebrates the ancient Indian language but also serves as a platform to encourage its study, teaching, and preservation among younger generations. It is a day to honor the extensive contributions of Sanskrit to literature, philosophy, science, spirituality, and India's broader intellectual tradition.
Let us all come together to preserve, promote, and widely propagate this divine language for generations to come.