Sanskrit is linguistic version of Indian culture

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Sanskrit is linguistic version of Indian culture:

Azhikode

 

Monday September 25 2006 12:41 IST

 

TRIPUNITHURA: Sanskrit cannot be considered a mere

language. It reflects the rich Indian heritage and the

development of our culture through centuries-old

natural process, said critic Sukumar Azhikode.

 

He was delivering the keynote address after the formal

release of the book Laghu Samskritham written by K G

Paulose.

 

The development of a culture or language is possible

only when it reaches the common man, Azhikode said.

Somehow, Sanskrit had got a false notion that it is

too tough to learn, he said.

 

A scientifically designed grammar base and simple

curriculum make the learning of Sanskrit simple. He

recalled the contributions of Sanskrit scholars like G

Viswanatha Sharma and N V Krishna Warrier in

popularising the language.

 

“Following the footsteps of these scholars K G Paulose

has designed a simple but humorous version for the

easy learning of Sanskrit in Laghu Samskrutham,’’

Azhikode said.

 

The book creates a feeling of a cultural travelogue

through our rich heritage, he said.

 

Knowledge of Sanskrit is essential to realise the soul

of our nation. Through this simple but sophisticated

work, Paulose brings the common man nearer to the

divine language, he said.

 

K P Prasannan presided over the function held at

Kalikkotta Palace on Sunday.

 

Lakshmi Shankar received the first copy of the book

from Sukumar Azhikode.

 

Nangiar koothu by Usha Nangiar was also staged as part

of the function

 

 

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