'Sanskrit Effect' – Mental Health Benefits of Learning Sanskrit Language

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• Sanskrit, one of the most systematic languages of the world, can instill a sense of systematic inquiry and healthy curiosity.

• Sanskrit, as many conscious learners have experienced, generates joy, clarity, purity and peace.

• Sanskrit harmonises, attunes and balances the body, mind and soul. It fills the heart and mind with a sense of immortality.

• Sanskrit opens us to the rich treasures that some ancient scriptures are – the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Itihasas, and a vast body of other spiritual, religious, literary, scientific and a wide range of secular literature.

• The most practical value of learning Sanskrit is that it trains the mind to think logically, brings clarity of expression, develops intellectual strength, and provides keen insight into the meanings of the words.

• The vibrational quality of Sanskrit has a direct impact on the functioning of the brain, and can help in enhancing memory and concentration ability.

• The natural flow of Sanskrit is known to improve the voice quality and self-confidence.

• Sanskrit also facilitates a better grasp of the mechanics of other languages and scripts.

• Sanskrit opens the mind to a wide variety of concepts, making the learners liberal in their views.

• Sanskrit is a language of peace, because it constantly talks of divine values such as Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (The world is one family) and Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinaha (May everyone be happy). If we are all taught Sanskrit, we would learn these ideas and have a peaceful co-existence.

• Sanskrit mantras are tools that help calm and purify one’s mind. Simply reciting the mantras or being in an environment where these mantras are recited creates sound vibrations that connect our mind to the mantra’s inner state of being.

• Sanskrit words are made of root words that have meanings of their own. Due to this, one could quickly grasp the surface meaning of the words in seconds, but to deduce the layers of meanings a few words hold may take ages.

• Reciting the Sanskrit alphabet results in you rhythmically using minimal and maximal breath, contraction, and expansion in your breathing efforts. This system is a pranayama practice in itself. It aids in balancing and calming the mind.

• Sanskrit is incredibly easy to learn. Learning most languages, including English, requires you to learn the correct words first, and then stress over sentence construction. However, in Sanskrit, the sentence 'The boy ate dinner' makes as much sense as 'Dinner the ate boy'. Words can be mashed up in any order you desire to make a coherent sentence.

Shed all your misconceptions about Sanskrit behind! Start unlocking the key to ancient and future knowledge by learning Sanskrit.

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – World is one family