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On this I have a quite a lot to say... I will try to be brief:
True while there are enough languages that are current and with vocab to take care of crisp expression that suits the 21st Century mode of expression, one must appreciate that Sanskrit is no less a candidate for this. It would surprise many when one claims that Sanskrit can beautifully adapt to 21st Century's expression requirements what with most or almost all its literature is dated up to say the 16 th century after which the takeover by regional languages are well seen. The British Rule in India has entrenched English as the "educated " and the cognoscenti in India. This place was Sanskrit's in Ancient India up to the Age of the Guptas. Following this, there was a perceptible fall in writing in Sanskrit, though it never vanished totally. The coming of Persian into India with the Muslim Conquest also did not much dent into Sanskrit writing. But then the advent of English did. This was due to the way British conditioning of the Indian mind. But one must also acknowledge that there had been some very good work done by English Sanskrit Lovers and Indologists for the preservation of some of the best works in Sanskrit!
Post independence, it took almost 50 years for Indians to realize or take a fresh look at the elasticity, malleabilty and other such capabilities of this language-shamefully after an initiattion by the West's interest in the language-and people are beginning to see the 21century readiness of the language in the following terms:
<1> The language is basically synthetic- it can build itself.
<2> The elaborate but precise grammar of this language makes it a good candidate for Natural Language Processing for Machine Learning Exercises.
<3> It is already on a path of self-renwal due to excellent efforts at popularization by selless organizations like the SaMskrita Bharati.
<4> The treasure house of knowledge that The Vedas need be still explored on a different paradigm altogether.
I can go on. But this is sufficient for the present.
What else can I help you with?
Why is it called the 21st century?
The 21st century is called so because it is the century that follows the 20th century. In the Gregorian calendar system, centuries are counted sequentially, starting from the 1st century AD, which spanned from the year 1 to 100 AD. Therefore, the 21st century encompasses the years from 2001 to 2100.
Who is the father of sanskrit grammar?
The father of Sanskrit grammar is considered to be Panini, an ancient Indian scholar who lived around the 4th century BCE. He is best known for his work "Ashtadhyayi," which is a comprehensive and systematic description of Sanskrit grammar rules.
Why is sanskrit day celebrated?
Sanskrit is one of the oldest languages of the world. It is the key to understanding the rich heritage of India and its ancient times. It is also the language of Yoga that is now popular across the globe. World Sanskrit Day (full moon day in August or early Sep) is observed to recognize the richness and antiquity of Sanskrit language which is still relevant even today.
Who composed first Sanskrit English dictionary?
The first Sanskrit-English dictionary was composed by Sir Monier Monier-Williams, a British scholar, in the 19th century. The dictionary was published in 1872 and is still widely used today.
Where is sanskrit used?
Sanskrit is primarily used as a ceremonial and ritual language in Hindu religious practices, as well as in traditional settings such as certain schools and cultural institutions in India. It is also studied by scholars and enthusiasts worldwide for its historical importance and linguistic significance.
What century was 2001 in?
21st century.
Are we in the 20th century or the 21st century?
We are in the 21st Century.
What century is 2030?
It is in the 21st century.
What century are you in 2011?
the 21st century
How is ballet in the 21st century?
~this is the 21st century
Did they have batteries in the 21st century?
Yes they do have batteries in the 21st century and had in the 20th century.
Is there an apostrophe in 21st century?
No, there is no apostrophe in the phrase "21st century."
The 21st century is an age of greed?
is 21st century is an age of greed
Characteristic of a 21st-century manager?
characteristics of 21st century managers
Is 2010 the 20th or 21st century?
The year 2010 is in the 21st century.
Are we the in 21st century?
The twenty-first century (21st or XXI) ranges from years 2001 to 2100, so until 2101 it is the 21st century.
What century is AD 2015 in?
AD 2015 was in the 21st century
