Pakistan introduces Sanskrit at Lahore University for the first time since partition, marking a historic step in education and cultural revival. The programme began as a three-month weekend workshop but received such an enthusiastic response from students that it has now been expanded into a full four-credit university course. LUMS plans to include classical texts such as the Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita, alongside the Urdu version of the iconic Hai Katha Sangram Ki theme from the Mahabharat TV series.
Pakistan Introduces Sanskrit
Dr Ali Usman Qasmi of the Gurmani Centre highlighted Pakistan’s rich yet neglected Sanskrit manuscripts, mostly untouched since 1947. Students exploring these texts hope to expand the programme into a year-long course by 2027. Experts believe that learning Sanskrit could promote cultural understanding and serve as a bridge for South Asia, connecting shared history, literature, and philosophy across communities.
