Introduction:

Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language though not spoken much today, has great importance when it comes to literary knowledge. Many people in Europe and western countries have shown interest in learning this language. In fact, it is believed that western countries started learning Sanskrit in the 17th century. Learning Sanskrit and Indo-European language in Europe has its own benefits.

Let us further explore the benefits of Sanskrit in this blog.

Most people prefer to pursue learning Sanskrit for academic purposes. Their interest in understanding the Vedic scriptures and other Sanskrit literary forms can be accomplished through this. There are many who are moving into research on various topics of Sanskrit. Also, people with sound knowledge of Sanskrit are highly commended in academic circles. Apart from India, Sanskrit is also used in countries like Nepal and Indonesia. It is not just Hindu scriptures or texts but there are many Jain and Buddhist texts that you can find in Sanskrit.

Though there have been many translations of various Sanskrit scriptures, sometimes it is difficult to find the exact translation of a word or phrase. The translation may give the gist of the original text but understanding the true essence of the original text in its original form and language can be a totally different experience. Thus, anybody who is interested in learning and understanding the true meaning in Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad-Gita, or even the Ramayana and Mahabharat that have been translated into many Indian and Western languages learning Sanskrit can prove to be very helpful.

Sanskrit is taught in many universities and colleges in western countries today. These courses can help you follow a unique career path as well. Sanskrit is known to be a very organized and structured language. There have been no changes in its grammar since the beginning. Learning a dhatu can help in forming many words by adding prefixes or suffixes as explained in the grammar.

Learning Sanskrit helps you learn many other languages. Many languages have their roots in Sanskrit and have numerous words taken from Sanskrit. If you learn this language with the correct pronunciation, you can find yourself learning many other languages very easily and comfortably. Thus, Sanskrit is the preferred choice for many multilinguists at some point in time. Learning Sanskrit helps you learn your own language and respect your own culture in a deeper sense.

Where can you learn this beautiful and ancient language? If you are unable to pursue learning Sanskrit at a university or college, you can find many online courses that help you learn the language. Here you can learn at your own pace and at a time that best suits your daily schedule. You can choose to learn in a one-to-one session where you are able to interact with the teacher directly. Just try to find a teacher who is well qualified and loves the language because only then will you be able to understand the intricacies of the language and learn it beyond the grammar rules.   

Whether it is Chanakya’s Arthashastra, Bhagavad-Gita, or many other scriptures in Sanskrit, their teachings are relevant even today and anybody who understands their true essence can greatly benefit from them in their personal and professional life. And exactly for this reason, we can find many personality development books written based on these teachings.

Whether you are in Europe or any other country, learning Sanskrit can be truly rewarding and enriching.