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Free Sanskrit course launched at Andhra University
Andhra University, in partnership with Central Sanskrit University, has started a free one-year Sanskrit course. The classes run Monday to Friday from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. There is no age limit…
The Story in Brief
Andhra University, in partnership with Central Sanskrit University, has started a free one-year Sanskrit course. The classes run Monday to Friday from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. There is no age limit or fee, and participants who finish will receive certificates, The Hindu reports.
Speaking at the launch, Samskruta Bharati state president Sundara Raj Perumall urged students to use the opportunity and stressed the health benefits of studying India’s classical texts. AU Arts and Commerce College Principal Jaladi Ravi said the National Education Policy encourages multiple languages, and many students are now choosing Sanskrit.
The Indian Opinion
Free access to Sanskrit is welcome, but the hype around NEP-era language courses often ignores the hard part: retention and quality. Many such programmes issue certificates without ensuring students can actually read classical texts. The real test will be whether Andhra University’s one-hour evening class, spread over a year, produces graduates who can parse a verse of the Bhagavad Gita without a translation.
Source: thehindu.com
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