Revival of Sanskrit to Commence in Nepal: Nepal-India International Sanskrit Conference Announced

In a bid to revive and preserve Sanskrit, a language under threat of extinction, Nepal is set to host the Nepal-India International Sanskrit Conference. The conference, slated to take place in Kathmandu, marks a significant collaborative effort between Nepal and India to safeguard the rich heritage associated with Sanskrit.

Approximately one hundred Sanskrit experts from Nepal and India, alongside observers from around the world, are expected to participate in this pivotal initiative. Dr. Premraj Neupane, the conference coordinator, highlighted the belief that Nepal and India, being the birthplaces of Sanskrit, should take the lead in promoting the language globally, particularly amidst the growing trend of utilizing knowledge from ancient Sanskrit texts.

The announcement was made during a press conference held on Tuesday, where the organizers emphasized the importance of preserving all documents, sites, and civilizations linked with Sanskrit. Previous iterations of the Nepal-India Sanskrit Conference have been held in Nepal, with this year’s conference scheduled to be held in Kathmandu from the 14th to the 16th of Chaitra 2080.

Dr. Neupane underscored the pivotal role the conference will play in fostering global well-being through scholarly dialogue between eminent Sanskrit scholars from both countries. The event will be jointly organized by the Institute of Policy Research, Nepal; Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi; and India Foundation, New Delhi, with the participation of policy-making government officials from Nepal.

Attendees will include scholars and experts from the Sanskrit World School in Nepal, along with researchers presenting papers on various Sanskrit-related topics. The conference aims to explore Sanskrit’s contributions to the development of Nepal and India, delve into cultural, spiritual, and intellectual progress in both nations, and discuss Sanskrit’s global influence and contemporary relevance.

As Nepal and India are recognized as the cradles of Sanskrit language, literature, knowledge, and science, the conference signifies a crucial step towards preserving and promoting this ancient language for generations to come.