09-16-2005, 07:37 AM
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`Learn from ancient scriptures'
Special Correspondent
India still lags behind in making use of Vedas, Shastras: Shekhawat
JAIPUR: The Vice-President, Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, on Wednesday exhorted the countrymen to learn from its ancient scriptures which are treasure troves of wisdom. "The rest of the world benefited from the knowledge of the Vedas and the Shastras but India still lags behind in making use of them," he said.
"There is no need to consider ourselves weak as a nation. One should not feel defeated as well by seeing the progress of other countries. The inherent strength in India's traditional wisdom could be harnessed and put to greater use by study and research of the Vedas,'' Mr. Shekhawat said after dedicating the newly built premises of the Jagatguru Ramanandacharya Rajasthan Sanskrit University at Madau village near here.
"Learning of Sanskrit would bring about the much needed resurgence in the country. The new university, which would enhance learning the rich Sanskrit language and the texts can give a new direction," Mr.Shekhawat said. The Sanskrit varsity, mooted first during his tenure as Chief Minister here, was a dream fulfilled, he said.
A galaxy of dignitaries and religious men, including Rajasthan Governor Pratibha Patil, Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, Education Minister Ghanshyam Tiwari, several other members of the State Cabinet, Shri Naraindas Maharaj of Triveni Dham, Nritya Gopal Das of Ramjanmabhoomi Nyas, Mahants of Ayodhya, Rewasa Peeth, Nimbark Peeth and scholars like Kalanath Sastri were present on the occasion.
An amount of Rs.15 crores have been spent on the university, situated over 300 bighas of land, so far. Since its inception in April 2003, as many as 26,000 students have passed out of the university. The varsity offers degrees and diplomas and trains teachers (B.Ed and M.Ed). The institution is named after Jagatguru Ramananda at the instance of the Shri Naraindas Maharaj, who has borne the expenses of the main building.
Ms.Patil, speaking as the chief guest said Sanskrit language was losing its identity due to the continued neglect. Sanskrit, considered the mother of many European languages, had a very strong grammar and rich texts, she noted. Ms.Raje on the occasion announced the plan to develop a yoga research centre in an area adjoining the new university campus.
`Learn from ancient scriptures'
Special Correspondent
India still lags behind in making use of Vedas, Shastras: Shekhawat
JAIPUR: The Vice-President, Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, on Wednesday exhorted the countrymen to learn from its ancient scriptures which are treasure troves of wisdom. "The rest of the world benefited from the knowledge of the Vedas and the Shastras but India still lags behind in making use of them," he said.
"There is no need to consider ourselves weak as a nation. One should not feel defeated as well by seeing the progress of other countries. The inherent strength in India's traditional wisdom could be harnessed and put to greater use by study and research of the Vedas,'' Mr. Shekhawat said after dedicating the newly built premises of the Jagatguru Ramanandacharya Rajasthan Sanskrit University at Madau village near here.
"Learning of Sanskrit would bring about the much needed resurgence in the country. The new university, which would enhance learning the rich Sanskrit language and the texts can give a new direction," Mr.Shekhawat said. The Sanskrit varsity, mooted first during his tenure as Chief Minister here, was a dream fulfilled, he said.
A galaxy of dignitaries and religious men, including Rajasthan Governor Pratibha Patil, Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, Education Minister Ghanshyam Tiwari, several other members of the State Cabinet, Shri Naraindas Maharaj of Triveni Dham, Nritya Gopal Das of Ramjanmabhoomi Nyas, Mahants of Ayodhya, Rewasa Peeth, Nimbark Peeth and scholars like Kalanath Sastri were present on the occasion.
An amount of Rs.15 crores have been spent on the university, situated over 300 bighas of land, so far. Since its inception in April 2003, as many as 26,000 students have passed out of the university. The varsity offers degrees and diplomas and trains teachers (B.Ed and M.Ed). The institution is named after Jagatguru Ramananda at the instance of the Shri Naraindas Maharaj, who has borne the expenses of the main building.
Ms.Patil, speaking as the chief guest said Sanskrit language was losing its identity due to the continued neglect. Sanskrit, considered the mother of many European languages, had a very strong grammar and rich texts, she noted. Ms.Raje on the occasion announced the plan to develop a yoga research centre in an area adjoining the new university campus.