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“Our current generation wants
logical and scientific explanations.
Why do we go to the temples? Why
do we wear these metals? Why do we
practice meditation? We are trying
to present all of this in a simple and
logical manner. Just like Maharishi Patanjali, and the
Vedas and Upanishads where everything exists in
simple language. We are not teaching anything new;
we are simply presenting the knowledge of the sages
in simple language.”
-Bhavesh Bhimanathani

A Simple Explanation of Social media has made this
Spirituality language a part of mobile
Another face of this unique screens and pop culture. Whether
Sanskrit renaissance is Bhavesh it’s cricket, humour, or spirituality,
Bhimanathani, who explains today’s youth are using Sanskrit
Sanskrit shlokas, philosophy, in their everyday lives. This clearly
and spiritual principles in very shows that Sanskrit is becoming
simple language from a modern a ‘living language’.
scientific perspective. Today’s Language carries civilisation.
generation wants to know the For thousands of years, Sanskrit
‘why’ behind everything. Bhavesh has fulfilled this role. Today, as
explains it to them in a simple the new generation embraces
and logical manner. it once again, it is not just a
Bhavesh’s popularity shows rebirth of the language, but a
that Sanskrit can still reach both renaissance of a culture. This
the heart and the mind today, if it language holds the mathematics
is presented in the right manner. of words, the energy of sound,
The New-Age Sanskrit an ocean of knowledge, and
Renaissance infinite expressive potential. The
The story of these youngsters Prime Minister’s appreciation
is are just inspiring, but also an of the efforts of these youths is
evidence that Sanskrit language giving further momentum to this
has embarked on a new journey. movement.

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