Introduction:
Sanskrit is a classical language of South Asia belonging to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European languages. It arose in South Asia after its predecessor languages had diffused there from the northwest in the late Bronze Age. Sanskrit is the sacred language of Hinduism, the language of classical Hindu philosophy, and of historical texts of Buddhism and Jainism. It was a link language in ancient and medieval South Asia, and upon transmission of Hindu and Buddhist culture to Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Central Asia in the early medieval era, it became a language of religion and high culture, and of the political elites in some of these regions. As a result, Sanskrit had a lasting impact on the languages of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia, especially in their formal and learned vocabularies.
Sanskrit is the vehicle through which we have been fortunate to be gifted with the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and the two great epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. It is the only language that is used in holy functions and ceremonies of the Hindus, as it has always been regarded as the sacred language of the religion. Sanskrit mantras, when recited in combination with the sound vibrations, have a specific effect on the mind and the psyche of the individual.
Let’s dive deep into the article to learn there are not 1 or 2 but multiple advantages of learning Sanskrit and it will take you very far in your career too.
Career options for Sanskrit Graduates:
Though Sanskrit is an almost extinct language, the roots and allure of Sanskrit is it well and good. Sanskrit graduates can have a bright career and those can be:
Interpreters/ Translators: The fascination with ancient Indian texts and Vedas is very much alive, with the western world showing particular interest. A Sanskrit graduate can work as a Interpreters/ translators for archaeologists, historians, writers etc. whose subject has connection or is based mainly on Sanskrit documents or scripts.
For this job the candidate has to have knowledge of English so he/ she can communicate with their employer and their communication skills should also be excellent.
This job is quite good paying with no fixed salary. The salary will depend on the project you take up on, how long it goes on and the amount and time it consumes.
This job will give you a chance to meet a lot of fascinating people and get to know new things from the texts you are to interpret.
Media and mass communication:Sanskrit graduates are generally well versed in Hindi as Hindi is mainly derived from Sanskrit. This will open you to many career avenues.
- Hindi news readers and writers are also quite in demand so this will make a good career option.
- For this job communication skills are vital, the candidate must be fluent in reading and writing Hindi.
- The salary of the candidate will depend on the position he /she can acquire.
Teaching: Many institutions both private and government offer a range of Sanskrit courses therefore there are many openings for teachers.
- Candidates have to pass an exam to qualify as teachers and should maintain patience and good communication skills in order to teach their students.
- Salary will be based on the institution.
- These are the three main jobs that offer good salaries.
Ayurveda – Pharmacologist – There are many areas in Ayurveda needing doctors and researchers. Particularly the DravyaGuna shastra (Pharmacology) requires a lot of dedicated researchers
Ayurveda pharmacology – requires Sanskrit degree and B.A.M.S – further studies (M.D -Ayu is on DravyaGuna shastra)
Interpreter/Translator: Interpreters and translators are fluent in at least two or more languages. Interpreters work with spoken language and convert it to a second language. Translators work with the written word and translate it from one language to another. They may translate books and articles to reach greater audiences. For an individual who is fluent in both English and Sanskrit, they could qualify for a job as an interpreter and/or translator. Because not many people still speak Sanskrit today, they may end up translating materials more often than interpreting. To become one of these professionals, you generally need a bachelor’s degree and must be fluent in English and another language.
Technical Writer: Technical writers are responsible for writing various technical articles, instruction manuals, and how-to guides. These documents often come alone with furniture or devices that require at-home assembly or user manuals for electronic equipment. Because some of the world’s population does speak Sanskrit, technical writers who can write in Sanskrit may be needed to produce these technical documents. To become a technical writer, you generally need some sort of college degree in a field like communications or journalism, though degrees in computer science and technology may be helpful if you want to write within that field.
Anthropologist: Anthropologists are interested in studying different cultures, languages, and people groups around the world. They may analyze different artifacts and documents to gain a better understanding of the past. For an anthropologist working in an areaa that speaks or spoke Sanskrit, having knowledge of the language would be helpful in their analysis process. They may uncover old manuscripts or artifacts that contain Sanskrit that they would need to understand. Anthropologists generally need a master’s or Ph.D. degree in anthropology.
Finally,
Thus Sanskrit studies offer many career choices. If a Sanskrit graduate person wants to, they can earn money from private tuition. They can also offer Sanskrit speaking courses.
However, if you want to become a Sanskrit professor, then you need to have a P.G. and Phd in Sanskrit.
Recently the Sanskrit language is gaining popularity in terms of music. Sanskrit graduates can try to make sanskrit music.
Sanskrit language has more learning demand outside India. They are many sanskrit Graduates post graduate phd scholars trying for foreign jobs
So don’t wait. Start learning
All the best!!!
