In the days of Sri Rama, what was the language spoken? He was born in Ayodhya. He met Guha in the forests and spent time with him and the residents there. He traveled deeper through the forests and held respectful and in-depth conversations with several sages. He traveled further south and was received by Sabari. He met Hanuman and held a great conversation. He exchanged dialogue with Sugreeva. He discussed a plan of action with Vibhishana. What language did He speak with all of them? It was Sanskrit throughout – North, South, East or West.

Swamiji, not many know Sanskrit now.

How many English or Hindi speakers are there today? Is that count the right reason or base for deciding on National language?

But, how can we take this forward?

When the rulers do not encourage the language of the land as the primary language in schools, what can we say? Change should come there.

Think about this. When you celebrate first feed, first step, first day of education for your child, what language is used by the priests to bless those new beginnings? When one dies, what is the language used in the process of sending off the soul?

One may say, why does it matter what language one uses? Isn’t the purpose of language just to convey what needs to be said? Yes, Sanskrit has been the language of the land since ages. Why should we be the generation who cannot preserve that medium? It is the medium through which the eternal secrets of existence prevail. Can we afford to be that generation which didn’t care for this?

Germany has radio stations which broadcast sessions in Sanskrit. They have about 1200 schools teaching Sanskrit. Think about why a country like Germany is investing in teaching their people in this language? That’s because the access to wealth of Vedic wisdom is protected in this language! Time to reflect and act.

Swamiji, if we continue discussing this with You, we will end up recommending Sanskrit to our leaders at Delhi. We better leave now! :)