( Material science supplies the requirements of life i.e saves man from dying; it is to this end. Spiritual science leads man to enlightenment and feeds him with divine elixir. Both sciences are vital for happy and harmonious existence since the former feeds the body while the latter feeds the soul. )

Sanskrit Literature is a universal treasure of transcendent knowledge and wisdom dedicated to the welfare of all mankind. Therefore, to preserve and exploit it, is a global responsibility. The achievements of Sanskrit Literature are not just descriptions and explanations as is

 
Vice Chancellor
Acharya
Purna Chandra Dhungel

common to most intellectual traditions of the world, but the results of the rigorous experiments as well as the stoical penance leading beyond the reach of any mortal language to the reflections deep-experienced yet inarticulate, in the state of Pashyanti, to which the vehicle of language has no access. This indefatigable dedication to wisdom in Sanskrit literature has persisted for over six thousands years. To penetrate into the wisdom of Sanskrit, one is required to take the same devotional course as the ascetics, Rhishis, or one remains eluded on the surface, left only to form a false concept about Sanskrit Literature.

There has been, admittedly a sense of contempt for Sanskrit Studies among some people of prejudice just as there prevailed, before the Renaissance, for the Greek and Roman Wisdom in the European history of knowledge. Indeed Sanskrit Studies are fervently demanding a profound Renaissance, a great deal more extensive than that of the West.

From this corner of the world, on behalf of Mahendra Sanskrit University, Nepal I earnestly invite you, the scholars and intellectuals of both hemispheres,  to the treasures of Sanskrit Literature as well as to our ever-welcoming university.

Finally, let me also welcome you to www.msu.edu.np