Objects of University.

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Summary

The objects of the Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya (University) shall be— (1) to rejuvenate, cherish and disseminate the universal values, knowledge, wisdom and vision presented in Sanskrit language and literature and establish a progressive synthesis between ancient Indian wisdom and modern scientific thought in harmony with the needs of today and tomorrow; (2) to develop and promote a system of education which aims at refining human sensitivities and perceptions that contribute to national cohesion a scientific temper and independence of mind and spirit with special emphasis on— (a) sublime relationship between the teacher and the taught (Guru-Shishya Parampura— the noble Indian tradition indicative of a sense of deep gratitude and reverence towards Acharyas who conferred the bliss of fulfilment on their disciples in pursuit of learning, in quest of Truth); (b) innovative methods of studies and experimentation in which true spirit of curiosity search for knowledge (Jighyasha) and self-discipline (Svayam-Shasana) are fundamental components; and (c) development of faculties, not only of empirical and rational views but also of higher levels of consciousness that unifies the two; (3) to encourage and promote innovation, research and discovery in all fields of Sanskrit learning which aims at linking the past with the present and enables the nation to meet the challenges of the future; (4) to develop as a Light House to imbibe the integrated (holistic) vision of life through interdisciplinary approach; and impart this vision to the teachers community and key-persons working in other fields for reawakening and regeneration of India; (5) to prepare bands of Acharyas imbibed with wisdom and vision of the Veda who are equally well conversant with Shad-darshnas, Western philosophy and modern ‘science culture’ to champion the cause of India’s Mission in the world; (6) to create and develop facilities for the comparative study of religion, philosophy and sciences in the Vedic, Buddhist, Jain and Avestan literature; (7) to prepare and conduct special courses to integrate the Ayurveda with modern medicine, the Vastu Shastra with modern architecture, the Arthashastra with modern economic and political science, the Vyakrana with modern philology and linguistics, and so on; (8) to introduce and conduct a foundation course in Sanskrit for those who are desirous of learning Sanskrit; and design special courses like ‘Communicative Sanskrit’, ‘Wit and wisdom in Sanskrit’, ‘Sweetness and Light in Sanskrit’, ‘Arts and Architecture in Sanskrit’, ‘the Vedic vision’, ‘the Ayurveda and health awareness’, ‘Sanskrit as a computer language’ etc. for popularising Sanskrit language and literature; (9) to provide facilities for advanced studies and Research in Pali, Prakrit, Ardhamagadhi and other Indian classical languages; and also other classical languages like Greek, Latin, Avestan, Old Persian, etc., and foreign languages like English, French, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Tibetan, etc. and encourage comparative study of these languages along with Sanskrit; (10) to promote better interaction and co-ordination among Sanskrit Pathashalas to make the study of traditional type of Sanskrit teaching-learning more purposeful, and to effect a fusion between traditional and modern systems of Sanskrit education; (11) to prepare and publish learning-teaching materials (including audio-visual materials) relevant to the studies; (12) to undertake projects, organise all such other activities and programmes as may be necessary for the attainment of all or any of the objectives of the university.

The objects of the Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya (University) shall be— (1) to rejuvenate, cherish and disseminate the universal values, knowledge, wisdom and vision presented in Sanskrit language and literature and establish a progressive synthesis between ancient Indian wisdom and modern scientific thought in harmony with the needs of today and tomorrow; (2) to develop and promote a system of education which aims at refining human sensitivities and perceptions that contribute to national cohesion a scientific temper and independence of mind and spirit with special emphasis on— (a) sublime relationship between the teacher and the taught (Guru-Shishya Parampura— the noble Indian tradition indicative of a sense of deep gratitude and reverence towards Acharyas who conferred the bliss of fulfilment on their disciples in pursuit of learning, in quest of Truth); (b) innovative methods of studies and experimentation in which true spirit of curiosity search for knowledge (Jighyasha) and self-discipline (Svayam-Shasana) are fundamental components; and (c) development of faculties, not only of empirical and rational views but also of higher levels of consciousness that unifies the two; (3) to encourage and promote innovation, research and discovery in all fields of Sanskrit learning which aims at linking the past with the present and enables the nation to meet the challenges of the future; (4) to develop as a Light House to imbibe the integrated (holistic) vision of life through interdisciplinary approach; and impart this vision to the teachers community and key-persons working in other fields for reawakening and regeneration of India; (5) to prepare bands of Acharyas imbibed with wisdom and vision of the Veda who are equally well conversant with Shad-darshnas, Western philosophy and modern ‘science culture’ to champion the cause of India’s Mission in the world; (6) to create and develop facilities for the comparative study of religion, philosophy and sciences in the Vedic, Buddhist, Jain and Avestan literature; (7) to prepare and conduct special courses to integrate the Ayurveda with modern medicine, the Vastu Shastra with modern architecture, the Arthashastra with modern economic and political science, the Vyakrana with modern philology and linguistics, and so on; (8) to introduce and conduct a foundation course in Sanskrit for those who are desirous of learning Sanskrit; and design special courses like ‘Communicative Sanskrit’, ‘Wit and wisdom in Sanskrit’, ‘Sweetness and Light in Sanskrit’, ‘Arts and Architecture in Sanskrit’, ‘the Vedic vision’, ‘the Ayurveda and health awareness’, ‘Sanskrit as a computer language’ etc. for popularising Sanskrit language and literature; (9) to provide facilities for advanced studies and Research in Pali, Prakrit, Ardhamagadhi and other Indian classical languages; and also other classical languages like Greek, Latin, Avestan, Old Persian, etc., and foreign languages like English, French, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Tibetan, etc. and encourage comparative study of these languages along with Sanskrit; (10) to promote better interaction and co-ordination among Sanskrit Pathashalas to make the study of traditional type of Sanskrit teaching-learning more purposeful, and to effect a fusion between traditional and modern systems of Sanskrit education; (11) to prepare and publish learning-teaching materials (including audio-visual materials) relevant to the studies; (12) to undertake projects, organise all such other activities and programmes as may be necessary for the attainment of all or any of the objectives of the university.

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