Ancient Sanskrit Literature contains all the knowledge known to the modern world whether it may be in the area of Science, Mathematics, Governance of State, or Social Issues. The Beauty of Sanskrit Wisdom is to develop such a society where people live in harmony and shun materialism – the root cause of all problems. In addition Ancient Sanskrit Wisdom advocates the enjoyment of Kama and Artha subject to Dharma as well as attain Moksa (Liberation). It does not mean that modern knowledge is not needed. What is required is that Indian Philosophy, Science and Religion should work in co-operation ot benefit the society. The concept of education is explained in some ancient Sanskrit books, which compared quite favourably with modern trends of thought. Learning of Sanskrit cannot be in isolation. We have to take note of the mass of knowledge that is being produced in Science and Technology affecting the lives of the people like never before. All this should necessarily find place in the syllabus of Sanskrit studies. This work in two volumes would help to understand that India had its rich heritage and we much follow wisdom contained in our ancient scriptures to promote the welfare of the people and country in this modern age of science and technology.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Aruna Goel
Dr. Aruna Goel an eminent scholar of Sanskrit and Indian Philosophy is currently Professor of Sanskrit at Panjab University, Chandigarh, and member of Sahitya Academy, Govt. of India (Sanskrit Board) and member of Senate of Panjab University, Chandigarh. She was earlier member University Grants Commission, Govt. of India, New Delhi and a member of the Society of India Institute of Advaqnced study, Shimla. She is on the Advisory panel of Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan ( A Deemed University) to start Sanskrit courses to suit current needs. She has one more than 30 years of experience in teaching and research of Sanskrit and Indian Philosophy. She has completed a UGC major research project on Modern Knowledge and ancient Sanskrit Literature. She has authored more than 20 research books which are of great use for Sanskrit scholars of other discipline as these books are interdisciplinary in approach. She has published 85 research papers in Indian and Foreign journals. Dr. Aruna Goel was awarded cultural exchange programmed by Ministry of HRD, GOI, New Delhi to visit Hungary. She also visited most of the European countries and lectured on Indian Philosophy with special references to Yoga. She is widely traveled in India and abroad. She has been honored by many awards. She has been invited by academic institution to deliver convocation addresses and talk on important areas of Indian Philosophy.
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