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Sanskrit Returns: Pakistan University Embraces Ancient Language
12 Dec
Summary
- Sanskrit course introduced at Lahore University of Management Sciences.
- Course includes study of Hindu mythologies like Mahabharata and Gita.
- Initiative aims to reclaim regional linguistic heritage.
In a significant academic development, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) in Pakistan has introduced a course on the ancient language Sanskrit. This move is notable as it represents the first time since the region's partition that such a course is being offered.
The curriculum is designed to explore Hindu mythologies, including the Mahabharata and the Gita, aiming to re-establish a connection with the shared linguistic heritage of the subcontinent. Associate Professor Shahid Rasheed highlighted Sanskrit's role as a unifying language for the region, emphasizing its cultural significance beyond religious boundaries.
Initially a workshop, the course's overwhelming response led to its establishment as a formal university offering. There is an aspiration to expand it to a year-long program by Spring 2027, fostering a new generation of Pakistani scholars specializing in Sanskrit texts.
