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knowledge in languages other First and foremost, Sanskrit
than Sanskrit.’, But it is advisable scholars should incorporate the
to delve into it in Sanskrit, as use of the Sanskrit language into
that is the original language. their everyday lives—whether at
The primary focus of the IKS home, work or while interacting
department is on conducting with others. Sanskrit should
research and applying its become an integral part of all
findings to the subject matter. aspects of our lives, including
Thinking about the youth, I business and social situations.
would like to mention that if you It's essential, however, to use
search for Indian Knowledge simple Sanskrit that is easily
System on Google, you can comprehensible to everyone,
find more information on the rather than the complex Sanskrit,
website called AICTE. In today's used by experts. This approach
technologically advanced will bridge the gap between
world, there are numerous tools the language spoken by the
available for translating different common people and the poetic
languages. These tools can and classical Sanskrit.
translate text, speech, and even Secondly, those of us
conversations. Some of these who hold a deep affection for
tools have been developed by Sanskrit must take proactive
organizations such as AICTE steps. We cannot rely solely on
and IIT Mumbai. Currently, large corporations like Google
English is often used as an or Microsoft, or the Government,
intermediary language during to do everything for promoting
translation. This presents an Sanskrit. Instead, we must
excellent opportunity for Sanskrit focus our efforts across various
scholars to establish Sanskrit domains. Furthermore, we need
as an intermediary language to reshape people's perceptions
in the translation process. By about Sanskrit. Institutions
using Sanskrit as a medium, cannot confine their efforts within
translators can enhance the their own boundaries; they must
quality of translations, opening reach out to society and share
up numerous job opportunities Sanskrit with everyone. Only then
in the future for those proficient will the profound knowledge
in Sanskrit. contained in Sanskrit become
I would like to share two accessible to all.
important messages with you.

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