Guest guest Posted April 10, 2005 Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 Greetings: Is Sanskrit taught in India only by gurus, or is it taught in schools, either as a requirement or elective? I have read that Sanskrit is to Indian languages and peoples as Latin is to English language/peoples. I think Latin may be taught in parochial (religious) schools now here in the U.S., and maybe in some public schools, though not in the majority. Which is too bad, because Latin is used in law and other disciplines here. Is Sanskrit used in India in various disciplines, or in spiritual traditions "only"? I guess the legal system in India is based on the English legal system. Is this correct? Hope you don't mind all the questions; they came after contemplation of your post. Regards, Mary Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 Sanskrit is taught in many schools and is a optional language course work for schools. Hindu religous schools have their own sanskrit classes. Sanskrit can be had by distance education from Rastriya Sanakrit Sanastan - a govt. sponcered organisation. Sanskrit as a subject is available for study at american Universities as well as private intitutions in USA. Regards tensriram Mary Ann <buttercookie61 wrote: Greetings: Is Sanskrit taught in India only by gurus, or is it taught in schools, either as a requirement or elective? I have read that Sanskrit is to Indian languages and peoples as Latin is to English language/peoples. I think Latin may be taught in parochial (religious) schools now here in the U.S., and maybe in some public schools, though not in the majority. Which is too bad, because Latin is used in law and other disciplines here. Is Sanskrit used in India in various disciplines, or in spiritual traditions "only"? I guess the legal system in India is based on the English legal system. Is this correct? Hope you don't mind all the questions; they came after contemplation of your post. Regards, Mary Ann Sponsor Children InternationalWould you give Hope to a Child in need? ·Click Here to meet a Girl And Give Her Hope·Click Here to meet a Boy And Change His Life Learn More / India Matrimony: Find your life partneronline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 Sanskrit encompasses everything from science to spirituality to art. There are Universities where sanskrit is the main suject. Example Sri Sankara Sanskrit University in Kalady Kerala. There are also other major learning centres for sanskrit. Mary Ann <buttercookie61 wrote: Greetings: Is Sanskrit taught in India only by gurus, or is it taught in schools, either as a requirement or elective? I have read that Sanskrit is to Indian languages and peoples as Latin is to English language/peoples. I think Latin may be taught in parochial (religious) schools now here in the U.S., and maybe in some public schools, though not in the majority. Which is too bad, because Latin is used in law and other disciplines here. Is Sanskrit used in India in various disciplines, or in spiritual traditions "only"? I guess the legal system in India is based on the English legal system. Is this correct? Hope you don't mind all the questions; they came after contemplation of your post. Regards, Mary Ann Sponsor Children InternationalWould you give Hope to a Child in need? ·Click Here to meet a Girl And Give Her Hope·Click Here to meet a Boy And Change His Life Learn More / Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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