On 24^th January,the teachers and students ofthe Dept of Sanskrit, Cachar College, Silcharattended aOne- day Seminar titled Janamānase Sanskrit; Prabhāva  Prīti ca (Sanskrit Amongst The Masses: Influence And Adoration) organised by Sri Krishna Rukmini Kalakshetra at Bekirpar, Cachar, Assam.

The primary objective of this acclaimed Cultural institute is the promotion of the Sanskrit Language and Literature in the North-East. Presently, a 70-day-long 1st International Matri Bhasha Utsav is being held in their premises and the Sanskrit Seminar was the 42^nd event in this series.

The program started with Bhumi Pujan for the proposed Statue of Mahabir Lachit Borphukon accompanied by Gāyatri Mantra sung by students of the Sanskrit Department, Cachar College, and Arati by artists of Kalakshetra. Guest Speaker Nayana Goswami, Asst. Prof, Cachar College started her deliberation with a melodious Stotra and spoke in lucid Sanskrit on the age-old influence and adoration for Sanskrit within the common masses. It is Sanskrit that continues to unite the people of Bharat despite its vast area, diverse ethnicities, and beliefs, she said.

The other distinguished speaker Gitaduta Himangshu Sinha highlighted the role of Sanskrit in upholding India’s lofty traditions, customs, and values and strengthening our culture. Gita Duta Hari Kanta Sinha also appreciated the power of the Sanskrit language to infuse nationalism and social values through moral teachings and rhythmic chants.

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Chief Guest, Dr. Shilpi Dutta Majumder, Hod, Dept. Of Sanskrit, Cachar College thanked the organisers for their meticulous arrangements and commitment. Such Community Engagement of college students enhances their sense of social responsibility as emphasised in National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. She shared her personal experiences of getting significant cooperation in research work in foreign lands when they interacted with an Indian like her in traditional attire. It reflected their respect for Indian Culture.

She shared her wonder on seeing the imposing Nataraja statue gracing the premises of CERN, the European Institute of Nuclear Research in Geneva, Switzerland. On enquiry, the Institute opined that the cosmic Dance of Shiva represents the planetary movements and atomic particles that sustain life. Clearly, Indian knowledge systems, if skillfully and sincerely represented, can gain worldwide acceptance, Dr. Shilpi Dutta Majumder opined.

The program ended with a vote of thanks from Bidhan Sinha, Coordinator of Sri Krishna Rukmini Kalakshetra. He also paid homage to his Alma mater and revered teachers of Cachar College.

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