Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 20: In a significant step towards the preservation, promotion, and public awareness of Sanskrit, Shri Kailakh Jyotish Avim Vedic Sansthan Trust today installed a Sanskrit name plate at the Head Office of Citizens’ Cooperative Bank, Panama Chowk.
The programme was graced by DIG Dr Koshal Sharma as the chief guest, who described Sanskrit as the soul of India. He said that Sanskrit is not merely a language but the foundational pillar of knowledge, science, philosophy, Yoga, Ayurveda, and Indian culture. He emphasized that the adoption of Sanskrit by public and commercial institutions serves as a powerful medium to connect the younger generation with their cultural roots.
Speaking on the occasion, SP Operations and Cyber Crime, Kameshwar Puri stated that values such as ethics, discipline, and social harmony are deeply embedded in the Sanskrit language. He said that the use of Sanskrit in public life not only strengthens cultural consciousness but also fosters positive thinking and moral values in society.
Chairman of Citizens’ Cooperative Bank, Parveen Sharma, in his address, said that the bank is not merely a financial service provider but a responsible institution committed to fulfilling its social, cultural, and moral responsibilities. He stated that the installation of the Sanskrit name plate has further enhanced the bank’s dignified identity and will significantly contribute to increasing respect and awareness for Sanskrit in society.
President of the Trust, Mahant Rohit Shastri said that the Trust’s objective is to take Sanskrit beyond scriptures and books and integrate it into daily life, administrative frameworks, and public spaces.
The programme was attended by CCBL Director Charanjeet Singh Raina, MD Ravi Kant, Sanjeev Lamba, Sukhjeet Singh, M L Verma, Prabodh Sharma, Rajeev Jandial, Tarsem Gupta, Sanjeev Khajuria, senior bank officials, Ashwani Bakshi, Ramnam Sharma, Ajay Sharma, office bearers of the Trust, Sanskrit enthusiasts, and a large number of eminent citizens.
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