Nitish Bharadwaj revisits his 1996 Lok Sabha oath in Sanskrit 'Dev Vaani', calls it 'historic moment'
Mumbai, Aug 14
Actor Nitish Bharadwaj recently took a trip down memory lane as he shared a throwback video from 1996, when he took his oath as a Member of Parliament in Sanskrit.
Calling it a "historic moment" and a reminder of the timeless wisdom associated with the language, Nitish shared the archival video on his social media account.
Sharing the video, he captioned it as, "Oath in Dev-Vaani," adding that Sanskrit, the language of the Vedas and Upanishads, has a wisdom that "transcends borders". He also quoted the Sanskrit phrase "Vasudhaiv Kutumbkam" and translated it as "The world is one family."
The quote as a whole read, "Oath in Dev-Vaani A glimpse from 1996, when I took my oath as a Member of the Lok Sabha in Sanskrit - Dev-Vaani, the language of the Vedas and Upanishads.
A historic landmark of my public life in service of Bharat - and a reminder of a language whose wisdom transcends borders, teaching us Dharma, Karma, harmony and peace. - The world is one family. A historic moment. A timeless message. #Sanskrit #Devavani #Vedas #Upanishads #VasudhaivaKutumbakam IndianHeritage Bharat India."
For the uninitiated, Nitish Bharadwaj is best remembered for his iconic portrayal of Lord Krishna in B.R. Chopra's Mahabharat.
The actor was reportedly only 23 when he was chosen to play Krishna in the landmark television series, which aired from 1988 to 1990.
The role then transformed him into a household name.
For the uninitiated, the actor is trained in Marathi theatre and subsequently worked in Hindi theatre, where he performed in nBy successful plays.
His film career has included work across Marathi, Hindi and Malayalam cinema. In Marathi, he appeared in films such as Khatyal Sasu Nathal Soon, Nasheebwan, Anapekshit, Pasanta Ahe Mulgi and Trishagni.
On the big screen, he subsequently appeared in films including Ashutosh Gowariker's Mohenjo Daro and Abhishek Kapoor's Kedarnath. He was also seen as Sudarshan Chakrapani in the Marathi web series Samantar.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Fascinating to see an actor who was so dedicated to his cultural roots that he chose to take his parliamentary oath in Sanskrit. It's a powerful reminder that language is deeply connected to identity and heritage. Wonder how many current MPs would do the same?
While I respect Bharadwaj ji's choice, I wish we focused more on making Sanskrit accessible to common people rather than just using it for ceremonial purposes. Many of us can barely understand the language, let alone speak it. Still, it's good to see our heritage being celebrated. 🙏
Dev Vaani indeed! The depth of Sanskrit is unmatched - there's a reason why our rishis chose it for the Vedas and Upanishads. Nitish ji's quote about wisdom transcending borders is very apt in today's globalised world. Proud moment for Indian culture!
It's interesting how some politicians return to cultural symbols for nostalgia. But does speaking Sanskrit in Parliament actually solve the problems of ordinary Indians? Just a thought - we need practical solutions too, not just symbolic gestures. Still, I do appreciate the cultural significance.
Nitish ji was always more than just an actor - he was a true scholar. The fact that he understands the philosophical depth of Sanskrit shows his intellectual calibre. His Krishna portrayal in Mahabharat was divine, and this oath video proves he carried that wisdom into his political career too. 🙏✨
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