Volume-XI, Issue-III, May 2025 |
The Contribution of Sanskrit Literature in Preventing Social Decay Dr. Ashim Chakraborty, Assistant Professor, Department of Sanskrit , Women's Christian College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
Received: 13.05.2025 | Accepted: 18.05.2025 | Published Online: 31.05.2025 | Page No: 421-425 | ||||
DOI: 10.29032/ijhsss.vol.11.issue.03W.041 | |||||||
ABSTRACT | ||
This essay, within a very limited scope, discusses the evolving aspects of contemporary society — such as the modern education system, the relationship between students and teachers, women's education, child marriage, social inequality, the establishment of material well-being, and the duties of householders — all of which are of great importance. In the context of the degradation witnessed in the social sphere, it explores how Sanskrit literature, through its various provisions and teachings, has played a crucial role in preserving and upholding social values. Various aspects related to this contribution are discussed here. In this short essay, emphasis is placed on important aspects of modern society’s development, such as the current state of education, the relationship between students and teachers, women's education, child marriage, social inequalities, the establishment of happiness in family life, and the duties of householders. In the social sphere, the decline that has manifested in these areas is discussed, highlighting the crucial role that Sanskrit literature can play in addressing these issues. Various important points are examined here. Key-words: Veda, Language, Society, Welfare, Social decay |