I am excited to offer an Introductory course in Sanskrit language and grammar, designed for those who wish to deepen their understanding of this ancient and beautiful language. The course will be offered for 25 weeks, once a week. For this course, I’ll be using the lessons available on the Chitrapur Math website here.
This program is being offered online via zoom only.
Registration/Release Form : Please fill out the registration form, filling all the fields, and submit it online.
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Program Information
- What: Basic intro to Sanskrit, 25 sessions
- When: Sundays, 10:30 – 11:30 AM (US East Coast time EST)
- Starting date: Sunday, April 6, 2025
- Approx. end date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
- Zoom link: The zoom link will be provided on receipt of registration and payment.
- Fee: $75 (sliding refund policy)
- Full refund ($75) if you attend the program without missing a class
- $50 refund if you miss one class
- $25 refund if you miss two classes
- Payment options: check, Zelle (use subhashmittal@gmail.com) or Venmo (use 9199269717); paypal (go to bottom of page) (Add $5)
Prerequisites:
- Familiarity with Sanskrit alphabet
- Ability to read the Sanskrit script known as Devanagari
What you’ll learn
- Proper pronunciation of Sanskrit words
- Noun and verb forms in Sanskrit
- The concept of Sandhi (joining adjacent sounds)
- Introduction to Samasa (joining words together)
- Sentence construction
- Practice exercises
- … and much more!
Why learn Sanskrit?
Sanskrit is not just another language; it is a gateway to a vast treasure of knowledge, philosophy, and culture. As you may be aware, most of the ancient scriptures including the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and all the texts related to the wisdom and practice of yoga, were written in Sanskrit. The language offers profound insights into spirituality, science, linguistics, and literature. It has been scientifically established that learning Sanskrit enhances mental clarity, and improves cognitive abilities. Learning the language will improve your understanding of the precise meaning of Sanskrit mantras, shlokas, and various yoga texts like the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali and others. Moreover, its structured grammar and logical framework refine analytical thinking. By studying Sanskrit, you gain direct access to an intellectual and spiritual heritage that continues to inspire and guide all of us.
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