Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 15: In recognition of the hard work and sincere efforts of Sanjay Pandita, the Shardalipi section of Sanjeevani Sharda Kendra (SSK) organised a simple but impressive function to honour him today. The function was presided over by Avtar KrishenTrakroo, senior RSS leader and Dr. Satya Bhan was guest of honour.
The function began with a welcome address by S. K. Kandroo. A. K. Khazanchi another scholar while discussing the journey of the Shardalipi teaching elaborated on the development of script. He emphasised that Kashmir has always been referred as the land of knowledge and students and scholars from far off places used to study at Sharda Peeth University. While dealing with the importance of script for a language he highlighted that Shardalipi was Rajbhasha till Muslim invasion in Kashmir. Guest of honour, Dr. Satyabhama Razdan dealt briefly about the evolution of the Sharda script and emphasised the need of developing unavailable sound symbols in Sharda.
Avtar KrishenTrakroo talked about role of various stalwarts of Kashmiri Hindus in preserving the Sharda script during last six centuries when the community was struggling for its existence. He also complimented Sanjay Pandita for his dedication in reviving the script. Dr. T. K. Moza and Ajay Bhat also expressed their views on learning of Sharda script. Sanjay Pandita was presented mementoes at the function. The vote of thanks was presented by B. L. Naru. Proceedings were conducted by Prof Sundeep Pandita, Sanyyojak Content Generation Team of SSK.
The speakers said that the Sharada script is the native script of Kashmir and is named after Goddess Sharda. Originally, the usage of Sharada script was widespread and was prevalent in whole of Northwestern part of Indian Subcontinent. The Kashmiri and Sanskrit languages were written in the Sharada script. The survival of a language and its script depends upon its continuous use and to revive the Sharada script. The SSK, Anand Nagar, Bohri, Jammu has been in the forefront for preserving and propagating the culture and heritage of Kashmir- The Land of Sharada. The larger purpose of the SSK is complete revival and promotion of Sharda script. During the lockdown due to Covid-19 pandemic SSK has taken an initiative to teach the Sharda script through social networking the interesting participants. Till date fifteen batches of more than 450 participants have successfully completed the course.
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