Importance Of Teaching Manuscripts to Youth

  • Preserve our heritage, ancient knowledge systems, languages, and scripts that form the very foundation of a civilization's identity.
  • They serve as bridges between generations, allowing us to connect with our roots, traditions, and worldviews.
  • They offer access to historical texts in philosophy, science, medicine, literature, and so much more, making interpretations easier.
  • When we engage with manuscripts, it fosters proficiency in classical and regional languages like Sanskrit, Pali, Persian, etc., and helps revive dying scripts.
  • Manuscripts often require decoding and contextual analysis, encouraging deeper engagement, analytical thinking, and research skills.
  • Studying manuscripts combines history, linguistics, calligraphy, art, and conservation - making education more multifaceted.