Lokmattimes
MGM University's Institute of Indian and Foreign Languages, in collaboration with Central Sanskrit University, organized a two-day national conference on Prakrit language at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The event, titled *Prakrit language: Indian Thought-Tradition and Cultural Heritage*, marked Veershasan Jayanti and attracted researchers, professors, students, and Prakrit scholars from across India.
Dr Shreyansh Singhai described Prakrit literature as the repository of India's soul, noting that Jain Agamas were composed in this language. Dr Veersagar Jain emphasized the vast research opportunities available in Prakrit studies. Chancellor Ankushrao Kadam characterized Prakrit as humanity's original, natural language, while Vice-Chancellor Dr Vilas Sapkal highlighted MGM University's ongoing commitment to promoting linguistic research.
The conference featured the release of a souvenir and a significant contribution from the Jain community, which donated Jain literature books to the university library, enriching its linguistic resources.
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