The frustration of a Reddit user concerning the Sanskrit taught in schools has sparked a heated online debate, many questioning the relevance of the language in modern education.
In an article entitled “Why is the Sanskrit in the world still taught in schools?”, The user argued that Sanskrit, which is no longer spoken in daily life, is an unnecessary burden for students. “No one is talking about Sanskrit. It is essentially a language extinct at this stage, ”they wrote.
While recognizing the historical and cultural importance of the language, the author has questioned his compulsory status in many schools. “The hours and hours are wasted in Sanskrit when the teachers themselves cannot speak about it. Even if they could, what about? What is it for?
The user has also criticized the way Sanskrit is taught, calling it a memorization exercise by heart rather than real learning. “I learned Sanskrit for five years, but I do not remember a single unscreed word,” they said, adding that most of the students forget what they studied after taking exams.
The reaction to the post was rapid and divided. Some supported the argument, while others defended the inclusion of Sanskrit in the program. A user stressed that schools – not education councils – have often forced the language. “Sanskrit being compulsory is more a thing from north in India … because they spend money and resources to guarantee a good study program and a basin of teachers. Sanskrit teachers are cheaper and easier to hire than languages like French, Spanish, etc. They explained.
Another speaker underlined the academic advantage of taking Sanskrit. “Students choose it because they can mark 100/100. People will choose to study the toaster for higher aggregates, ”they noted.
Others stressed the importance of the subject beyond daily usefulness. “Well, if you are a historian, linguist, theologian, etc., you must study Sanskrit,” said a user.
The original poster, however, is not convinced. “Why continue to force this mainly dead language on children who are already sufficiently stressed like that?” They wrote. “Continue to teach Sanskrit in this way will not revive the language.”
The backlash has intensified, the Redditor claiming to have received personal insults and “DM viles” for their position. “You all come to me as a pack of rabid dogs,” they wrote, urging criticism to debate the question rationally.
