Why is Sanskrit fading?

By MindStick

Sanskrit, one of the oldest ancient Indian language, is fading relevance due to a variety of circumstances:

During British rule, English was preferred for administration and education in India, reducing its significance in religious & elite contexts.

Sanskrit's limited spoken usage was primarily in religious and scholarly circles, while regional languages gained popularity for daily communication.

Its limited use in religious rites and intellectual works hinders its exposure and vocabulary growth, limited learning tools limit its wider adoption.

Moreover, Sanskrit is being revived through educational, cultural, and digital programmes, but it is still not widely used on a daily basis.

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