Students at the Labasa College recently undertook a week-long study course learning Sanskrit language by a professors from the Gujarat University in India.
The Ministry of Education permanent secretary Dr Brij Lal commended the students for willing to take up the classes and also thanked the 2 university staff for working with the students to learn this ancient Hindi language.
“I am thankful to Dr Gajendra Pande and Dr Jharna Pande for volunteering to teach important aspects of Sanskrit which is fading away among young people today,” said Dr Lal.
“If students can speak and translate in five days, that shows they have a heart to learn” said Dr. Pande.
To display what they had learnt, the students carried out poetry recitals, drama, hymns, and mantras from the teachings of Sanskrit Language during the appreciation ceremony held recently.
“Through this program I am happy to learn my mother tongue and to teach others this wonderful language,” said Shweta Chand a form five student.
“Students should take pride in their language and cultural teachings,” Dr Lal said.
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