August 24th

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
भारते संस्कृता भाषा कामधेनुः प्रकीर्तिता ।
जननी विश्वभाषाणां विज्ञानस्योपकारिणी ॥

Transliteration:
bhārate saṃskṛtā bhāṣā kāmadhenuḥ prakīrtitā ।
jananī viśvabhāṣāṇāṃ vijñānasyopakāriṇī ॥

Meaning of the subhAShita:

In Bhārata (India), the Sanskrit language is reputed as 'kāmadhenu' (the celestial cow that bestows all desires). Being the mother of world languages, it is the benefactor of wisdom.

Commentary:

Sanskrit is rightfully revered as the devabhāṣā, the language of the divine.

In India, it is also hailed as kāmadhenu, the celestial cow that fulfills all desires, catering to the needs of all. This sacred language and its vast literature can quench the thirst of anyone seeking knowledge, no matter the field. Sanskrit is not only a treasure trove of spiritual wisdom but encompasses an extraordinary range of topics— from nyāya śāstra (the study of logic) to nīti śāstra (moral and ethical education); from architecture to science; from medicine to astronomy. Its breadth is limitless and so is its depth.

Sanskrit is also considered the mother of many world languages. Numerous languages trace their roots to it, and its influence can be seen across the globe. It is a natural wellspring of wisdom, and the richness of its literature makes it an invaluable resource.

Let us celebrate Sanskrit and make an effort to partake, even if just a little, from the vast ocean of knowledge that this magnificent language offers.

P.S.: World Sanskrit Day is celebrated on the full moon day of the Śrāvaṇa month according to the Hindu calendar.

pada vigrahaH:
भारते संस्कृता भाषा कामधेनुः प्रकीर्तिता ।
bhārate saṃskṛtā bhāṣā kāmadhenuḥ prakīrtitā ।

जननी विश्व-भाषाणां विज्ञानस्य उपकारिणी ॥
jananī viśva-bhāṣāṇāṃ vijñānasya upakāriṇī ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
bhaarate saMskRutaa bhaaShaa kaamadhenuH prakIrtitaa ।
jananI vishvabhaaShaaNaaM vij~naanasyopakaariNI ॥

bhaarate saMskRutaa bhaaShaa kaamadhenuH prakIrtitaa ।

jananI vishva-bhaaShaaNaaM vij~naanasya upakaariNI ॥