Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Pierre-Sylvain Filliozat was caught off guard by the announcement of the Padma Shri award and expressed his surprise. Recounting the moment, he said, “Last Tuesday, I received a call from the French Embassy and officials informed me about this prestigious award. I was both elated and happy,” he told Star of Mysore from his residence in Yadavagiri.
Dr. Filliozat emphasised the profound connection between Europe and Sanskrit, noting that France’s Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte (reigning from 1804 until 1814) had introduced Sanskrit, recognising its unique and rich linguistic qualities.
