India is a land of rich classical heritage. The land of many great
thinkers and writers, our collection of literature in Sanskrit is
priceless. Known as the mother of many languages, Sanskrit is abundant
in the treasure of literature. Many people think of Sanskrit in terms of
chants, hymns and verses. Not many know the vast collection of poetry,
drama, stories and even epics in Sanskrit literature. Sanskrit language
literature is a very broad category that requires elaborate
understanding of this varied language. In our related sections, you
shall find information about various Sanskrit epics, plays and major
Sanskrit pioneers of India.
With time, the definition of classical Sanskrit literature has also
changed. It used to be primarily a source of gaining knowledge and was
used a lot during religious rituals. Now, Sanskrit has become a language
that is solely seen upon as an entity for entertainment. People follow
Sanskrit to amuse themselves rather than gain knowledge. People may go
to see plays or listen to legendary folklores in Sanskrit with the sole
aim of entertaining themselves. Priests who perform religious rituals
use pure Sanskrit in India. Though attempts are being made to revive
this ancient language in India, it will be a long time before people
realize the value of this ancient language in the contemporary world.
As we progress by leaps and bounds in the 21st Century, we fail to
value some of the most important things of life. More often than not,
they form the backbone of our progress and give us our own identity in
this era of globalization. This ancient classical language is a plethora
of knowledge that is useful even in this century. We only need to use it
judiciously in the right way and it is never too late to learn.
