Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his popular monthly radio show, Mann Ki Baat, to celebrate how young Indians are breathing fresh life into Sanskrit and other traditional forms of Indian culture.
Youth turning ancient words into trending content
Modi applauded the creativity of today’s content creators who bring Sanskrit, spirituality, philosophy and music into memes, reels and stories that millions of young people share on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. “When people hear Sanskrit, they picture Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas and ancient science,” he said. “But Sanskrit was also a language of daily life, study and drama long before India’s independence.”
“Sanskrit has been neglected for too long. That’s why fewer youngsters studied it,” Modi explained. “Times are changing. Social media has given Sanskrit a new lease of life. You can see young people teaching it, performing it, and even singing it in modern styles.”
Notable young Sanskrit enthusiasts
- Bhai Yash Salunke – A professional cricketer and social‑media star, Yash entertains fans with reels where he trains to play cricket while speaking Sanskrit.
- Sisters Kamala and Janhavi – Their videos explore spirituality, philosophy and music, all in Sanskrit.
- Sanskrit Chhatroham – This Instagram channel mixes Sanskrit facts with comedic sketches that are especially popular among younger viewers.
- Samashti – A songwriter who spins Sanskrit verses into catchy tunes.
- Bhavesh Bhimnathani – He discusses Sanskrit shloka, spiritual philosophy and core principles in a conversational style.
Modi said that language carries the values of a civilization and that Sanskrit has done its job for thousands of years. “Seeing these young people continue the tradition gives me great hope,” he added.
The Prime Minister highlighted the power of social media to revive cultural heritage, showing that the next generation can keep ancient knowledge alive while creating new, engaging content for today’s digital world.
Source: ianslive
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