South Asian News Network

The popularity of Sanskrit language around the world has been emphasized by President Ramchandra Paudel, who has also highlighted its significance in colleges and its timeless teachings. He mentioned sages such as Ved Vyasa, Valmiki, and Vishwamitra, citing Nepal as their birthplace. Paudel also emphasized the part played by the Jayatu Sanskritam movement in bringing democracy to Nepal. Acharya Purnachandra Dhungel, a former vice-chancellor of Nepal Sanskrit University, received the award from him, and he also commended other academics for their efforts to promote Sanskrit.