Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya,
the third Sanskrit university in India was established on 7.7.1981 at Puri by
the state government of Orissa. Eighteen years in the life of a University is
quite an important period , during which it struggled hard to emerge as a unique
institution in its sphere.But this period is not long enough by any reckoning
to allow it to achieve all that it can look forward to achieving .Still this Vishvavidyalaya,has
made very significant contributions to the world of knowledge and in the building
up of skills,having been located in a natural setting of the scenic beauty,being
ideally built for serious study and research in the field of the most ancient
language (Sanskrit) Science and Culture of the world.Its majestic edifice of Library
symbolizes the leadership and commitment to seek through the highest truth,to
upset the old dogmas in the society by means of valid knowledge ,to be the torch
bearer to lead its youth on right path to achieve almost all humanistic goals.
7 July 1981,the auspicious Hera Panchami,stands as a red-letter-day in the history
of higher education ,not only in the state of Orissa but also in the country as
a whole.On that day in the quite and solemn morning hours, 9 O'clock to be precise
,Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya took its birth amidst chanting of Vedic
hymns,observance of scriptural rites.ringing of bells,and blowing of conchshells.It
was the third university of its kind in the country and fifth in the state.
The birth of this Vishvavidyalaya helped revive the glorious ancient tradition
of Orissa in the field of Sanskrit language,literature,and Sanskrit-based heritage
learning.Right from inception this Vishvavidyalaya has dedicated itself to the
cause of preserving and promoting studies and research in Sanskrit. |
