Sanskrit course Sanskrit - Basics 1

By Uma J

Languages

Sanskrit

Level

Basic

Lessons

School

None

Sanskrit is an ancient and highly scientific language. Its grammar is probably one of the most precise, logical and computer friendly one. The vast knowledge stored in it varies from scripture to metallurgy, poetics to Economics philology to philosophy. Sanskrit the very word means “cultured” and expresses the essence of this language. The knowledge of Sanskrit is a must to get a glimpse of the rich ancient Indian culture and heritage.It is the source language of most of the Indo-aryan languages. Revival of this language is making its head-way in many areas. In the modern context, It is understood to be the most compatible language for computers. The present course is designed for students who are familiar with the Devanagari script.This course has 30 lessons. Basic vocabulary building, noun forms and verb forms are introduced so as to help construct simple,meaningful sentences. Comprehension of simple passages helps in a general grasp of language. The course also introduces the Kaaraka (cases) which is fundamental to syntax building in Sanskrit.

Teachers:

1. 01. Introduction

Sanskrit language, its history, brief introduction of the... more Sanskrit language, its history, brief introduction of the stalwarts like Varahamihir, bhaskara, Aryabhatta and others in their respective fields. Sanskrit its importance and relevance. Some common greetings. less

2. 02. Quick recap of devanagari script

Emphasis is given on correct pronunciation. Panini's... more Emphasis is given on correct pronunciation. Panini's scientific approach and contribution to phonology is discussed. less

3. 03. my/your. Classifications based on Person, Gender, number.

The classifications and some unique features related to... more The classifications and some unique features related to them. The unique feature of Sanskrit. Question words. Vocabulary. less

4. 04. I, you, he, she, it.

Formation of sentences with am, are, is. Vocabulary. The... more Formation of sentences with am, are, is. Vocabulary. The same pronouns in dual and plural forms and their usage. less

5. 05 Pronouns

pronouns, their classifications and various forms in... more pronouns, their classifications and various forms in different cases. forming questions and answering in simple sentences. less

6. 06. Conjugation

Conjugation of verbs and the usage. Present tense.... more Conjugation of verbs and the usage. Present tense. Answering in affirmative and negative. less

7. 07 Declension

Declension of nouns and their various forms to express... more Declension of nouns and their various forms to express different meanings. The gender classifications of nouns. making simple sentences in present tense. The ajanta and halanta classifications. less

8. 08. Formation of simple sentence

akaaraanta, ikaaraantaa, ukaaraanta pullinga shabdas. akaaraanta, ikaaraantaa, ukaaraanta pullinga shabdas. less

9. 09 Simple sentences past tense

Masculine and neuter gender nouns. Vocabulary. Sentences. Masculine and neuter gender nouns. Vocabulary. Sentences. less

10. 10 Future tense

AAkaaraanta streelinga nouns. Simple sentences in future... more AAkaaraanta streelinga nouns. Simple sentences in future tense. Vocabulary. less

11. 11 Akaranta Pullinga Shabda and Karta Karaka

Nominative case. With the acquired vocabulary... more Nominative case. With the acquired vocabulary understanding the concept of subject and usage in all three tenses. less

12. 12. Akaranta napunsakalinga and karma karaka

Concept of subject and object. Accusative case Use in all... more Concept of subject and object. Accusative case Use in all tenses. Sentence formation. less

13. 13. Aakaranta streelinga , karana karaka

The concept of vibhakti in Sanskrit , their relation to... more The concept of vibhakti in Sanskrit , their relation to cases. Instrumental case Identifying verb in a sentence and relation of verb with the rest of the words in a sentence. less

14. 14. Question words

Asking and answering simple questions . Who? What? Use of... more Asking and answering simple questions . Who? What? Use of nominative and accusative case. less

15. 15.Sampradana and apadana karaka

Dative and ablative case. Dative and ablative case. less

16. 16. Ikaaraanta pullinga shabdah , Adhikarana karaka

Locative case. Abhyas. Locative case. Abhyas. less

17. 17 Recap , practice.

The practical application of vibhaktis. Answering who ,... more The practical application of vibhaktis. Answering who , what, when, why, with whom, by correct application of vibhaktis. less

18. 18. Ukaaranta pullinga shabdah, eekaaranta steeling shabah

Vocabulary building. Classifications of words according to... more Vocabulary building. Classifications of words according to gender. less

19. 19. Direct speech

Lot lakaara. Usage. Lot lakaara. Usage. less

20. 20. Pronoun forms

Declension of pronoun forms. Usage. Declension of pronoun forms. Usage. less

21. 21 indeclinables

Words that do not change according to gender or... more Words that do not change according to gender or number. Rules associated with them. less

22. 22. Adjectives- usage

Adjectives take after the noun that they qualify in gender,... more Adjectives take after the noun that they qualify in gender, case and number. less

23. 23. Paired words - usage

Some words that are always used together. Some words that are always used together. less

24. 24. Recap, sentence formation

Practice and revision. Rules and exceptions. Practice and revision. Rules and exceptions. less

25. 25 Sandhi- concept,types

Phonetic concept in language, rules based on vowels. Phonetic concept in language, rules based on vowels. less

26. 26 Sandhi continued

Consonants based phonetic rules. Consonants based phonetic rules. less

27. 27 Sandhi

Rules based on visarga. Rules based on visarga. less

28. 28 Some important Panini's rules

Grammar and sutras. Just introduction Grammar and sutras. Just introduction less

29. 29 Paragraph writing

With the help of clues aid creative writing. With the help of clues aid creative writing. less

30. 30 Story building

Picture vocabulary. With the help of vocabulary... more Picture vocabulary. With the help of vocabulary building a story. less

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