Author: Gopa Kar & Dr. Niranjan Manna
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04032009
Abstract: The Sanskrit language, recognized as one of the oldest and most sophisticated classical languages in the world, has played a pivotal role in shaping the Indian Knowledge System (IKS). This study critically examines the contribution of Sanskrit in preserving, transmitting, and systematizing knowledge that emerged from the Indian subcontinent over millennia. Employing a qualitative research design based on documentary analysis, the study explores the historical evolution of Sanskrit as a language of knowledge and its central role in ancient Indian intellectual traditions. The findings indicate that Sanskrit functioned not merely as a linguistic medium but as a structured intellectual framework that facilitated developments in philosophy, mathematics, astronomy, medicine, aesthetics, and governance. While contemporary educational policies such as the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasize revitalizing Sanskrit, the study highlights the need for inclusive, interdisciplinary, and technology-integrated pedagogical approaches to ensure its meaningful integration into modern education. The research concludes that Sanskrit remains a valuable intellectual resource capable of enriching contemporary academic discourse when approached critically and inclusively.
Keywords: Sanskrit Language, Indian Knowledge System (IKS), Knowledge Transmission, NEP 2020, Holistic Education.
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