“Sampradānam” in Samskritam refers to the act of giving, bestowing, or handing over completely, and most notably, it signifies the ritual in a Hindu marriage where the father gives his daughter in marriage to the groom. This sacred act is a central part of the wedding ceremony, symbolizing the transfer of responsibility and a gift of the bride.
The act of giving or presenting is not limited to weddings. Sampradānam also refers to other types of donations and be understood in a grammatical sense. At its core, “sampradānam” means to give or hand over completely. It can also refer to any gift or donation, highlighting the act of bestowing.
Donations (dana): In various religious and ritual contexts, sampradānam can refer to making a gift, offering, or donation to a deity or a priest, such as money, food, or other items.
Samskritam grammar: In Samskritam grammar (Vyakarana), sampradānam is the term for the dative case (the fourth karaka), which signifies the recipient of an action.
The main goal of Sampradānam Samskritam School is to bestow or hand over the ancient knowledge of speaking and writing the Samskritam Bhasha (language) to the next generation through a rigorous teaching process.