New Delhi, May 4 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that Sanskrit is the mother of most Indian languages, and therefore, the rise of Sanskrit is intrinsically linked to the rise of India.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of 1008 Sanskrit Sambhashan Shivirs here, Shah said that Sanskrit represents India's faith, tradition, truth, and timeless essence.

He emphasised that the light of knowledge and wisdom is deeply embedded in the Sanskrit language. As the mother of most Indian languages, Sanskrit's promotion is not just about its revival, but also about advancing the nation's overall progress.

He noted that for thousands of years, the churning of ideas across various disciplines has produced a wealth of knowledge preserved in ...