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Samskrit Benefit 9: Samskrit Makes The World A Livable And Lovable Place

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9.1 Let Universe be A Happy Place Tens of thousands of years before the concept of 'religion' was born.... Samskriti (Culture) was flourishing and shaping the humanity stressing that ‘we only have the right to pray for others and never for seeking favors for ourselves’. Tens of thousands years before imperial theologies ran around and robbed Europe, Asia, Americas offering 'peace and life' on conditional basis (of accepting their faith) .... sages and rishis were engaged in unconditionally praying for all universe via Samskrit language. Their hearts were praying not only for humanity, but also for animals, plants and all creation.... 9.2 Living Link Between Ancient Past And Presence Samskrit is not just a language, it is living energy. Many of world’s ancient cultures like Egyptian, Mayan or ancient African cultures have died or got destroyed; but Samskriti, marked by Samskrit language and embodied in way of Indian life (referred to as Hinduism) is the only solid link t...

Samskrit Benefit 8: Foundation For India's Glorious Future

8.1 Samskrit And India: 8.1.1 Dr. C. V. Raman (A Nobel Prize Winner Indian laureate) "Sanskrit flows through our blood. It is only Sanskrit that can establish the unity of the country." 8.1.2 Saeed Naqvi (Journalist, Winner of Indian National Integration Award 2003) "May be if Sanskrit had been designated the official language of the country, there would have been none of the rabid opposition to it as there is to Hindi, the country would have a unifying language and may be a national soul." 8.1.3 Jawaharlal Nehru (First prime minister of post British free India) "If I was asked what is the greatest treasure which India possesses and what is her finest heritage, I would answer unhesitatingly - it is the Sanskrit language and literature and all that it contains" 8.1.4 Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam ( 11th President of India, served during 2002-2007) "Sanskrit has enriched our society from time immemorial" 8.2 What's Root Behind India's Current...

Samskrit Benefit 7: Samskrit is Timeless Source of Human Values

7.1 Traits of Indian Culture Indian culture is marked with two outstanding traits - Human values - Continuity of Traditions Samskrit literature of numerous kind has been home to human values in beautifully diverse forms 7.2 Samskrit Literature May it be Vedas, Upanishads, Ramayan, Mahabharata, Geeta or Brahma Sutras...Samskrit literature has been guiding the Indian way of life, since time eternal. 7.3 Human Values Righteousness, bhakti, social interdependence, self-restraint, respect to elders, obedience, unselfish love, harmony, moral character, steadfastness, service, dutifulness, truthfulness, bravery, .........Samskrit has been the source of fragrance and experience of such human traits in Indian way of life. India - Pride -III Considerable amount of Samskrit literature has been in fact translated in many child languages of Samskrit. Commentaries have been written by seers and scholars. 7.4 Flow In Way Of Life These values have been flowing l...

Samskrit Benefit 6: It's Heaven of Scientific Wealth

6.1 Whom is this benefit for ? An atheist, scientist, student, engineer, doctor, musician, housewife, artist, philosopher, health conscious person, non spiritual person........ 6.2 Take This Quiz First In the history of human evolution..... 6.2.01 When and where are properties of metals, alloys, their usage, first documented and utilized ? 6.2.02 What is the root for the word 'Trigonometry' ? Where did it come from ? Where are the principles of trigonometry found in original form? 6.2.03 What is that literature which first indicated the velocity of light, or the values of 'Pi' ? 6.2.04 When and where was so called 'Pythagoras Theorem' first mentioned ? 6.2.05 Where are the most ancient examples of 'encoding' and 'encryption' principles be found ? 6.2.06 Who and when first found facts about various planets and Sun? Who first knew the diameters of these planets ? 6.2.07 Why do Indians worship cow ? 6.2.08 When and where are the first advanced metho...

Samskrit Benefit 5: It Helps To Purify Mind

5.1 Consider following 2 facts: Fact 1 : "It is easy for brain to imagine things incorrectly, even though the eyes are working properly" (The Oxford Children's Book Of Science, Oxford University Press) Fact 2 : "If you want to heal your body, heal your mind first." (Time Magazine, Issue Jan 30, 2003) Mind is important . Any transformation that happens within an individual, mind is involved. 5.2 Samskrit Mantra Now let's consider Samskrit language and one of its riches........ called 'Mantra'. The word Mantra ('Manana + Trayate') means, as you chant it, it - preserves sanity of your mind and body - helps your mind and brain to come out of false perceptions - cherishes your being - protects your soul and the surrounding Mantras in Samskrit....are much beyond the cadence and poetry. . . . 5.3 Our Definition of Mantras "Energy amplifying formulae, which, when chanted produce enormous positive effects on body, mind, soul and surroundings....