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Samskrita Sangha IISc

सा विद्या या विमुक्तये

भाषासु मुख्या मधुरा दिव्या गीर्वाणभारती।
तस्यां हि काव्यं मधुरं तस्मादपि सुभाषितम् ॥

वाक्यकारं वररुचिं भाष्यकारं पतञ्जलिम्।
पाणिनिं सूत्रकारं च प्रणतोऽस्मि मुनित्रयम् ॥

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, 8th Oct

Tarka Sangraha Class

A foundational class on the ancient Indian system of logic and epistemology.

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The Language

Why Samskritam?

Samskritam is more than just an ancient language - it is the key to India's vast heritage of knowledge. Learning Samskritam helps in reading original texts on Bharatiya shastras, vignana, kavya and philosophy without losing meaning in translation.

For the IISc community, this language holds special value. Its highly logical, math-like grammar improves analytical thinking, while its precise pronunciation offers a sense of focus and calm in our busy academic lives.

Our Mission

Objectives of the Sangha

  • To cultivate a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and friends to learn and speak Samskritam on campus.
  • To bridge the gap between ancient Indian knowledge systems and modern scientific research.
  • To organize study circles, workshops, and expert talks that make Samskritam accessible to everyone, from beginners to advanced learners.

“The Sanskrit language is the very train with which the culture of India travels. Teach Sanskrit to everyone; along with it comes the foundation of self-respect, culture, and deep philosophical inquiry.”

— Swami Vivekananda

“Sanskrit is not merely a language; it is a repository of our ancient wisdom in science, mathematics, medicine, and philosophy. Understanding it bridges our civilizational roots with contemporary scientific pursuits.”

— Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

“Sanskrit language, as has been universally recognized by those competent to form a judgement, is one of the most magnificent, the most perfect, the most prominent and wonderfully sufficient literary instruments developed by the human mind.”

— Sri Aurobindo

“Without the study of Sanskrit one cannot become a true Indian and a true learned man”

— Mahatma Gandhi