Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah extends heartfelt greetings to all on ‘World Sanskrit Day’
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The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation extended greetings on the occasion of 'World Sanskrit Day' and 'Raksha Bandhan' (Sawan Purnima). In his statement, he highlighted Sanskrit as the foundational basis of India's knowledge tradition, culture, and consciousness, describing the language as both ancient and scientific. He noted that the Vedas, Upanishads, and Shastras composed in Sanskrit have provided guidance on the path of knowledge for centuries. The Minister also expressed respect for scholars and teachers involved in preserving the language for future generations.