Sanskrit Education Uptake Among Indians: A Mixed-Methods Study

Exploring Perceptions and Factors Influencing Sanskrit Education Uptake Among Indians

Author 1

Kavita Roy
Guest Lecturer, Education Department, Bongaigaon College, Assam, India
Email: kavitaroy7777@gmail.com

Author 2

Khritish Swargiary
Intern, Brain Behaviour Research Foundation of India (BBRFI), New Delhi, India and Research Assistant, EdTech Research Association
15205 East North Lane, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
Email: khritish@teachers.org

Abstract

This mixed-methods study investigates the perceptions and factors influencing the uptake of Sanskrit education among Indians through a comprehensive survey of 83,60,881 participants across India. The research explores the historical and cultural significance of Sanskrit, contemporary socio-economic and educational barriers, and the impact of globalization and technological advancements.

Sanskrit Education Perception India Mixed-Methods 2020 to 2023

Introduction

Sanskrit, an ancient language of India, has been an indispensable part of the country's cultural and intellectual legacy for millennia...

Research Objectives

RQ1: Why do Indians perceive Sanskrit as the oldest language in India...

RQ2: What contemporary socio-economic and educational barriers hinder...

RQ3: How does the modern educational curriculum in India prioritize...

RQ4: What are the prevailing attitudes and perceptions towards Sanskrit...

RQ5: To what extent do globalization, technological advancements...

Methodology

The research employed both quantitative and qualitative survey methods conducted from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2023, across India...