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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) |
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1 – Why promote Sanskrit? |
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Ans: The language holds a treasure
of knowledge and if we do not do anything for its preservation,
promotion and research,
this treasure will be lost. |
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2 – Who is intended by “we”? |
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We here may be expanded to include the world, but for the present,
we means Indians or people of Indian origin for whom the language
is a heritage and an ancestral legacy. |
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3 – Why a TV series? (as opposed to a single show) |
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In our opinion, a TV series is needed to ensure a continuous
presence before the viewers. The series will showcase the good
institutes and experts on Sanskrit from all over the world.
The programming will appeal to the viewer in different ways.
Most people may see the TV program for entertainment. Some will
like it for the information it provides about the great source
of knowledge. Some will learn Sanskrit through it and some will
be equipped to do research. Some will come forward to help the
program by contributing their money, ideas and Time. Each will
come forward to the extent of her or his emotional need and
expertise. |
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4 – Have you identified the key features of the series? |
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Yes. An editorial board of Sanskrit scholars will oversee the
production of the series. The producers will ensure that the
programme is engaging by seeing to it that
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It will be informative – both about the hidden treasure
of knowledge and about the experts and the institutes working
to uncover the treasure.
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It will be educative – giving lessons for learning
Sanskrit in a creative and entertaining way.
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It will be archival – containing lots of recitals
which people are fond of listening to.
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It will give information about career avenues associated
with the study of Sanskrit.
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It will give research ideas and information about laboratories
to work on these research projects (e.g. Ayurved), and identify
sources of funding for such research.
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5 – Broadly what will be the items in a typical episode? |
Ans:
Each
episode will be divided into 4 segments of 4-6 minutes each:
Dharohar (Heritage),
Janen Sanskrit, Padhen Sanskrit (learning Sanskrit),
Jeevika-Vritti (Career opportunities) and
Vritta-Manch (news and events and future announcements).
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6 – Will this be a stand-alone series or are there plans
for supporting activities too? |
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TV series will be supported by a Radio series (At a cost of
Rs 60,000 or $1000 per episode), a web-portal, a magazine, academic
program and events. |
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7 – Where should these programs lead to? |
Ans:
The
programming is expected to
- lead to a spread in general familiarity with Sanskrit among
the viewers (through awareness and learning) and
- promote the collaboration between researchers in fields of
science, technology and humanities with Sanskrit experts, drawing
from the knowledge available in Sanskrit texts.
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8 – What is the legal status of Kaushalam Trust? |
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The
Kaushalam Trust has been registered on the 2nd of April, 2008
at the office of Charity Commissioner of Pune. (No E-5134).
Its founder is Hrishikesh Mehendale , and the trustees are Vrinda
Gupte , Dr. Rohini Kulkarni , and Kshitij Korde . The Chief
Patron is Leena Mehendale . |
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9 – Are there other players partnering with Kaushalam
Trust in this effort? |
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Presently,
IGNOU is actively considering a proposal for collaboration with
Kaushalam. After the outcome is known, Kaushalam Trust will
approach others for collaboration and membership. |
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10 – Who can become a member? |
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Anyone
who is emotionally attached to the idea of promoting Sanskrit,
networking for it and pursuing research may become a member.
Kaushalam Trust will approach Sanskrit institutes for Institutional
support and schools, libraries, teachers and housewives for
their help to organize events. Individuals offering their help
– either monetary or physical, will be offered membership. |
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