Our history
Our history
Karnataka Samskrit University (KSU) was established by the State Government of Karnataka in the year 2010 through the Karnataka Samskrita Vishwavidyala Act 2009 (KSV Act) passed by the Karnataka State Legislature. The university is currently recognized by the University Grants Commission under section 2F and has been accorded the 12(B) status of the UGC Act, 1956.
KSU has been formed exclusively for the development of Samskrit language. Samskrit language has a rich tradition of knowledge synthesis, which has immensely contributed to the overall development of all branches of learning. It is the only oldest living language in the world, with rich repertoire of knowledge in the domains of Poetry, Logic, Grammar, Philosophy, Aesthetics, Science & Technology, Mathematics and allied subjects. In-depth research in these domains can be achieved only through thorough knowledge of Samskrit language, learning and research. KSU has been established with this objective of promoting higher learning, and research in Samskrit language & literature and its relevance in modern world.
The objective of Karnataka Samskrit University is to attract students to pursue study of various branches of Samskrit language, literature and inter-disciplinary research in Samskrit and modern science. The programs offered by the University cover a wide range of subjects in Samskrit language and literature, traditional shastras, advanced research and short time career-oriented programs.
One hundred acres of land has been allotted for the University in Kuduru, Hobli, Magadi Taluk, Ramanagar District, Karnataka. Construction of the new campus has begun on this land allotted by the Karnataka Government.
The University currently includes three constituent Samskrit Colleges, two constituent research centres, 10 aided affiliated colleges and 20 unaided affiliated colleges and 4 government colleges under its ambit. There are also 271 aided and 379 unaided Veda and Samskrita Pathashalas spread over the State. The university has had 3891 students studying on the campus and around 35,000 students in affiliated colleges and other campuses. Till date, nine convocations have been conducted where degrees have been awarded to students.
Vision, Mission and Motto
Vision
To become a world class university with focus on preservation and promotion of Samskrit language and literature through quality education and research using ancient wisdom and modern outlook.
Mission
KSU was established with the objective of linking ancient Indian knowledge systems with modern science and technology. The university is committed to spearhead research in this direction in order to establish the relevance of our ancient knowledge repository in the modern age with concrete examples. The university aims to create a bridge between ancient knowledge & modern science and transform itself into a premier Institution of Interdisciplinary Studies, multi-disciplinary Studies and Research.
Motto
Motto for the university has been chosen from Brahmapurāṇam of Vedavyasa. The motto has been represented in Devanagari script in the logo. ‘prajvālito jñānamayaḥ pradīpaḥ’ indicating the supremacy of knowledge. This motto represents the objective of the university to unite ancient and modern knowledge systems. The lamp of knowledge should light up this world, going beyond place and time burning bright fueledby knowledge never to be extinguished. It emphasizes the vision that human life should be entwined inseparably with knowledge.
Logo
Logo
The logo of Karnataka Samskrit University was created by a famed artist of Karnataka, Sri. Muralidhara V Rathod. The logo, as conceptualized by the honorable Vice Chancellor and the artist, is unique. It contains the title of the university in Devanagari, English and Kannada scripts.
Devanagari script has been chosen since the university is based on the foundations of Samskrit language, literature and knowledge. Devanagari has been extensively used since ancient times for representing many Indian languages. Through Devanagari script, the University symbolises the greatness of the divine language, Samskrit.
The expanse and global reach of the university is signified by the English script. The university is a dream-child of the Karnataka government. It is a representative of all Samskrit scholars of Karnataka, and also intends to nurture mutual co-operation between Samskrit and Kannada languages. This is signified by the use of Kannada script in the logo.
Core Values of KSU
Core Values of KSU
Institutional Orientation
- Function as a high-level teaching and research organization in Samskrit language, literature, Vedic studies and Shastras such as Vyakarana, Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa, Vedanta, Bauddha, Jaina, Dharma Shastra.
- Preserve, foster and promote the traditional system of learning in Vedic, Agamic, and Cognate literature with special emphasis on unique features available in Karnataka.
- Promote the study of Samskrit language and facilitate inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research that bridges the knowledge gap between ancient wisdom and modern science.
Contribution to society
- Consolidate, revive and promote the Bharateeya Jnana Parampara as also bridge the gap between the scientific thoughts contained in the Vedas and Samskrit Literature and modern science – particularly in the disciplines of Agriculture, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Humanities, Information Technology, law and Jurisprudence, Management, Mathematics, Metallurgy, Meteorology, Physics, Social Sciences and Yoga with modern scientific and technological studies.
- Collect, preserve, critically edit and publish rare manuscripts and ancient works by establishing an Oriental Research Institute in Samskrit and computerize and digitize the entire corpus of manuscripts and Sanskrit texts.
- Training general public on reading ancient scripts such as Granthi, Sharada, Brahmi.