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Introduced
06/30/2025
06/30/2025
In Committee
06/30/2025
06/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This joint resolution declares Sanskrit is one of the world languages. Sanskrit is an ancient proto-Indo-European language, similar to Latin and Greek, and has influenced 97 percent of world languages. The language has a unique origin, not created by man, but the language of Rigveda more than 3,500 years ago. Sanskrit is one of the most systematic, technical, highly versatile, and innovative languages with the largest vocabulary of approximately 102,000 words. Panini was a Sanskrit grammarian who gave a comprehensive and scientific theory of phonetics, phonology, and morphology. Hindus consider Panini as the founder of the Sanskrit grammar and literature. Panini's Ashtadhyayi, meaning eight chapters, provides Sanskrit's complex grammatical adherence, which removed the need for Sanskrit's evolution. The elegant and influential language uses Devanagari for writing and has a sophisticated structure comprising well-organized, structured letters. Sanskrit is perfect for expressing subtle philosophical teachings and is known in Hindu traditions as the language of the gods. Sanskrit has 2,500 years of literature of Vyasa, Vedas, poetry of Kalidasa Ramayana, writings of great philosophers like Adi Shankaracharya, and saints like Narada. NASA scientist, Rick Briggs, reported Sanskrit is one of the most suitable languages for computers because of its efficiency in developing algorithms. Learning the language can improve brain function and increase memory.
AI Summary
This joint resolution recognizes Sanskrit as one of the world languages, highlighting its significant linguistic and cultural importance. The resolution emphasizes that Sanskrit is an ancient proto-Indo-European language with a unique origin dating back over 3,500 years, and has influenced approximately 97 percent of world languages. It describes Sanskrit as a highly systematic and innovative language with an extensive vocabulary of around 102,000 words, using the Devanagari script and possessing a sophisticated grammatical structure. The resolution notes Sanskrit's importance in Hindu traditions, referencing its rich literary history spanning 2,500 years, including works by notable figures like Vyasa and Kalidasa. It also mentions the contributions of Panini, a renowned Sanskrit grammarian who developed a comprehensive theory of language structure, and highlights unique characteristics such as its potential for philosophical expression and suitability for computer algorithms, as noted by NASA scientist Rick Briggs. Additionally, the resolution suggests that learning Sanskrit can improve brain function and memory, and describes it metaphorically as the "language of the gods" in Hindu traditions. The State of New Jersey officially recognizes Sanskrit's significance by passing this resolution and will transmit copies to Samskrita Bharati New Jersey.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 06/30/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SJR167 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SJR/167_I1.HTM |
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