Jammu, Dec 14:Senior BJP leader Devender Singh Rana today emphasized the societal role in promoting Sanskrit, the basis of all languages, and advocated for making it mandatory for students from class one so that they remain rooted to their heritage.
“For promoting Dev-Vani Sanskrit, we have to follow the path of Dr. Uttam Chand Shastri Pathak”, Devender Rana said while speaking at a mega function at Showa Mata Ranjan Jandial Jammu, held to commemorate the birth of Dev-Vani Sanskrit scholar Dr. Uttamchand Pathak ji.
Rana recalled the invaluable contribution of the great scholar in the promotion and development of Sanskrit across India and said the devotion and dedication of Dr. Uttam Chand Shastri Pathak gave impetus to the language. It is because of his tireless and missionary efforts that the pass outs of his institution have attained excellence in their career development and are currently holding important positions in the UT and Central governments.
Rana expressed happiness that the mission of Dr. Uttam Chand Shastri Pathak ji in promoting Dev-Vani Sanskrit in Jammu and Kashmir is being carried forward by Chudamani Sanskrit Sansthan with renewed vigour and sense of purpose. He wished the mission all the success, hoping the generations to come will benefit from the richness of this great language.
Speaking on the occasion, Shakti Pathak, Chief Trustee of Chudamani Sanskrit Sansthan said that learning Sanskrit language helps in sharpening the mind and gaining knowledge about the ancient texts and scriptures which are mainly written in this language. Such events will boost the morale of Sanskrit lovers, he said and appealed to the people to remain united and work for the protection of our culture and our moral values.
Chairman, Shree Kailak Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust, Mahant Rohit Shastri exhorted the government to institute “Dr. Uttam Chand Shastri Pathak State Award in Sanskrit” to honor Sanskrit scholars who make significant contribution to the promotion, dissemination and promotion of Sanskrit language and literature, as this would enable to restore this rich language to its former glory.
RK Chhibber, former Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Bank, said that the work done by Dr. Uttam Chandra Pathak is a role model for the younger generation.
SDM North Dr. Udham Sharma, Master Vijay, Uttam Chand Sharma, Prabodh Sharma, Harsh Vardhan Singh, Rakesh Gandotra, Ashok Kerni, Vijay Sharma were among the dignitaries present on this occasion.
