Sanskrit is recognized as a foundational ancestor of many modern Indian languages. Revered as the “language of the gods,” it serves as the original language of Hindu scriptures and continues to be an integral part in Hindu religious practices. Its earliest form, Vedic Sanskrit, is believed to date back to the Rigveda, composed between 1100 BCE and 1500 BCE. Sanskrit is classified as a classical language in India, akin to Greek and Latin in the West, and played a significant role in the development of religious and philosophical texts across Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. The language underwent standardization by the philosopher Pāṇini in the fifth century BCE, leading to what is referred to as Classical Sanskrit. Although its use as a spoken language dwindled over the centuries, Sanskrit remains one of India’s twenty-two official languages, utilized chiefly in religious contexts and rituals. The language has influenced numerous other languages and is regarded for its grammatical precision, making it a contender for contemporary applications in science and technology. Sanskrit is also closely associated with yoga, enriching the practice through its chants and mantras. Today, efforts are underway to revive its spoken use, although it is primarily preserved within scholarly and ritualistic domains.

Although not widely spoken in the twenty-first century, Sanskrit is one of twenty-two official languages in India. It is used as a first language in many Hindu religious ceremonies and hymns. In recent years, there have been various attempts at reviving its use as a spoken language. Taking this aspect into consideration, the college has opted Sanskrit language as a complementary subject for BA Malayalam, Music & Hindi courses first, later as one of the second languages and finally as minor courses for FYUGP also.

Many eminent faculty members served the department to promote our tradition, culture and universal family concept among the students by teaching the greatest literary works in Sanskrit.