Sanskrit Makes a Comeback in Pakistan: Students to Study Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita
In a historic initiative, Sanskrit is being introduced in Pakistani colleges for the first time since the 1947 partition. Students will soon study the Mahabharata, Bhagavad Gita, and Subodh Padyas with serious academic focus and respect, marking a significant step in reviving the region’s ancient linguistic and cultural heritage.
Pioneers Behind the InitiativeThe move has been spearheaded by Dr. Ali Usman Qasmi, Director of the Gurmani Centre at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), along with Associate Professor Shahid Rasheed of Forman Christian College. According to reports, this small but significant step aims to reshape philosophy, literature, and spiritual traditions in the region.
How Sanskrit Education BeganThe initiative is the result of months of preparation, inc...









