Lithuania envoy explores linguistic connections between Sanskrit, Lithuanian

Oct 24, 2023

New Delhi, October 24 (ANI): In a concerted effort to strengthen the cultural and linguistic bonds between India and Lithuania, a Lithuanian Sanskrit scholar, Vytis Vidunas, and the Ambassador of Lithuania to India, Diana Mickeviciene, have embarked on a mission to explore the deep-rooted linguistic connections between Sanskrit and the Lithuanian language. Speaking on the importance of recognising the profound link between these two languages, Ambassador Diana Mickeviciene told ANI that Lithuanian, as the "closest living sister language to Sanskrit," serves as a unique bridge between the two peoples. The Lithuanian embassy has taken a proactive role in fostering this connection, organising a series of lectures by Sanskrit scholar Vytis Vidunas to unveil the intriguing similarities shared by the languages. These parallels extend beyond mere vocabulary, encompassing grammatical structure as well. This revelation seeks to increase awareness and drive further research on this under-explored linguistic connection, engaging both Indian and Lithuanian scholars, said Mickeviciene. "The first idea is to increase awareness about this, but the second motive is to call out for more cooperation, to research this connection more because it's been under-researched and I think it will be very interesting to both Indian and Lithuanian Scholars..." she added.