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NJ AJR230
Joint Resolution
Status
7/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Margie Donlon
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AI Summary
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New Jersey formally recognizes Sanskrit as one of the world languages through this joint resolution
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Cites Sanskrit as an ancient proto-Indo-European language over 3,500 years old that has allegedly influenced 97 percent of world languages according to the United Nations
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Highlights Sanskrit's linguistic features including approximately 102,000 words (described as the largest vocabulary), the Devanagari writing system, and Panini's grammatical framework in the Ashtadhyayi
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References a NASA scientist's report that Sanskrit is suitable for computer programming due to its efficiency in developing algorithms
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Requires copies of the resolution be transmitted to Samskrita Bharati New Jersey upon filing with the Secretary of State
Legislative Description
Recognizes Sanskrit as one of world languages.
State and Local Government
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
7/24/2025