‘Sanskrit important for entire human race’

Gorakhpur: Sanskrit literature is not only important for India but for the entire human race. Sanskrit language connects us with our roots, said UP Hindi Sansthan’s acting chairman in Gorakhpur on Thursday.
“Sanskrit literature is not only important for India but for the entire human race. From the last 7,000 years, many books on Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism have been written in Sanskrit language. Around 3 crore manuscripts of science and literature are in Sanskrit language, which is 100 times more than those in Greek or Latin. Sanskrit language connects us with our roots,” Prof. Gupta said.
He was speaking in a seminar ‘Sanskrit Evam Bharatiya Sanskriti’ during week-long programme organized by Gorakshpeeth to mark the 51st death anniversary of Mahant Digvijaynath and sixth death anniversary of Mahant Avaidyanath.
UP legislative assembly speaker Dr Hriday Narayan Dixit said Indian thought and philosophy is inclusive. In Indian philosophy, earth is called Dharti Mata (mother) and sky is considered father due to its vastness. We consider the entire world as one unit. Our national feeling is reflected in our culture, and forms the basis of our country. Sanskrit has helped us preserve our Vedic culture and has helped maintained its continuity.”