The need for learning Sanskrut

          A Professor of Cambridge University was sitting in his cabin engrossed in some work. Suddenly, an annoyed and depressed soldier entered his room and openly blamed him, saying that he is not bothered about hundreds of soldiers like him who are depressed because of the hardships they had to face while fighting in the war against Germany.

The Professor asked him politely, "Why are you fighting?"

The soldier spontaneously replied, "Obviously, for the protection of our Nation!"

The Professor further asked him, "What is so important in it that you have to spill your own blood for that?"

"My Motherland and its Citizens."

On further questioning, the soldier finally replied, "I am fighting for the protection of my culture."

The Professor smiled and politely said, "Even I have contributed in the enrichment of this culture."

            The soldier calmed down. He bowed in respect before the Professor and vowed to fight with more vigour for the preservation of the Nation's culture.

           This incident took place when the British soldiers were fighting during the final phase of the 2nd world war. This shows that even the Westerners have intense love towards their culture. We Bharatiyas (Indians) too have deep respect for our ancient culture and heritage of our Nation. To sum up, it is essential to learn Sanskrut in order to preserve this rich culture of our Nation.

           Even the Supreme Court has acknowledged that learning Sanskrut is essential for preserving the cultural identity of our Nation. There is no other option than learning Sanskrut if we want to understand the principles on which our culture is based upon. On the basis of the report of the Sanskrut Commission, the Supreme Court gave the verdict that, inspite of the vast diversity in the thinking of our citizens, there is one thing where there is no difference of opinions, all of them share the same view. That one thing is, a sense of pride for our Nation's culture and tradition. Sanskrut is a reflection of this culture.