Revitalising Sanskrit Studies

Essays

P.V. Kane’s Cosmic Vision for Writing Indian History

P.V. Kane’s Cosmic Vision for Writing Indian History

In this episode, we learn P.V. Kane's cosmic vision for writing Indian history purely from an Indian perspective. He precisely identifies the fundamental problems and errors in the histories of India written by foreigners who find it impossible to present a correct evaluation of an alien cultural tr

K.M. Munshi's Eightfold Formula for Revitalising Sanskrit Studies: Conclusion

K.M. Munshi's Eightfold Formula for Revitalising Sanskrit Studies: Conclusion

In the final episode of this series, we consider K.M. Munshi's eightfold formula for revitalising Sanskrit studies in the early years of Indian independence. The formula largely holds valid even today.