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Ekadantha
the School of ancient Indian Studies
Sanskrit for Beginners
సంస్కృత భాష పరిచయము, సరళమైన విధానములో భాష ప్రయోగము, శ్లోకాలు ద్వారా, మంత్రాల ద్వారా సంస్కృత భాష పై పట్టు సాధించి వాటి యొక్క గుడార్థాలను తెలుసుకోవడమే ఏకదంతా యొక్క ముఖ్య ఉద్దేశం.
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Why should we learn Sanskrit?
Learning Sanskrit offers numerous intellectual, cultural, and spiritual benefits, and its significance extends far beyond just being an ancient language. Here are some compelling reasons why learning Sanskrit can be valuable:
- Access to Ancient Wisdom
- Cultural and Religious Significance
- Linguistic and Cognitive Benefits
- A Gateway to Other Languages
- Understanding of Classical Literature
- Scientific and Technical Knowledge
- Linguistic Precision and Clarity
- Contribution to Global Thought
- Personal and Spiritual Growth
- Intellectual and Cultural Preservation
What You’ll Learn in Ekadantha?
The main objective of 'Ekadantah' the School of ancient Indian Studies project is to learn Sanskrit and know the hidden knowledge in our ancient scriptures.
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Experience Sanskrit Teachers
There are many Sanskrit teachers with experience, including teachers who specialize in online teaching, teachers with a variety of teaching specialties, and teachers with extensive experience:
1. సి.హెచ్ .సద్గుణ. ఎంఏ (వేదాంతం), సంస్కృత డిప్లొమా.,
2. డాక్టర్. ఎం. వి సత్యవాణి ఎంఏ (సంస్కృతం), బీ.ఈడీ.
3. కె. వెంకట శేషమ్మ.ఎం ఏ (సంస్కృతం) బి.ఈడి.
4. కే .గోపాలకృష్ణ .ఎంఏ (సంస్కృతం), బి.ఈడి
5. ఏ .దేవకీ. ఎంఏ (సంస్కృతం) బీ.ఈడీ.
7. పి. జాహ్నవి taipist (జిల్లా హైకోర్టు) Bcom, MA (Samskrit )
2. డాక్టర్. ఎం. వి సత్యవాణి ఎంఏ (సంస్కృతం), బీ.ఈడీ.
Learning Sanskrit
Learning Sanskrit can be a rewarding and intellectually stimulating experience! It's an ancient language with a rich literary, philosophical, and cultural tradition. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started on your Sanskrit learning journey:
1. Learn the Devanagari Script
Sanskrit is typically written in the Devanagari script. Familiarizing yourself with this script is the first step, as it will form the foundation for reading and writing Sanskrit.
Consonants: There are 33 consonants in Devanagari.
Vowels: There are 14 vowels in Devanagari.
Practice writing: Writing the letters repeatedly helps in remembering their shapes.
2. Basic Pronunciation
Pronunciation in Sanskrit can be very precise. Each letter has a distinct sound, and Sanskrit is largely phonetic, meaning words are pronounced as they are written. Focus on:
Correctly pronouncing vowels (short and long versions).
Learning consonants with special emphasis on retroflex sounds, which are common in Sanskrit and different from many other languages.
Sanskrit Sandhi: This refers to the rules of how words combine and change their sounds when they meet.
3. Learn Basic Grammar
Sanskrit grammar can be complex but structured. Start with the following:
Nouns: Sanskrit nouns have three genders (masculine, feminine, neuter), and they inflect for number (singular, dual, plural) and case (there are 8 cases in Sanskrit).
Verbs: Sanskrit verbs are conjugated for tense, mood, person, and number. There are three persons (1st, 2nd, and 3rd), three tenses (past, present, and future), and more.
Word order: Sanskrit generally follows Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) order, but due to its inflectional nature, word order is flexible.
4. Start with Simple Phrases
Begin with some simple greetings and common phrases in Sanskrit:
नमस्ते (Namaste) – Hello/Salutations.
धन्यवाद (Dhanyavāda) – Thank you.
कैसे हो? (Kaise ho?) – How are you? (Informal)
अहं स्वस्थः (Ahaṁ svasthaḥ) – I am healthy.
5. Basic Vocabulary
Start with basic vocabulary in categories like:
Numbers (एकं, द्वे, त्रि… for 1, 2, 3)
Family relations (पिता - father, माता - mother, भाई - brother, बहन - sister)
Colors (सफ़ेदः - white, कृष्णः - black)
Nature (जलम् - water, पृथिवी - Earth)
6. Practice with Simple Texts
Start reading simple texts once you're familiar with the basics:
Bhagavad Gita: This is a great starting text. It has a simple yet profound structure.
Panchatantra: A collection of ancient fables written in simple Sanskrit.
7. Use Sanskrit in Daily Life
Try to use Sanskrit in your daily life. Here are some ways:
Practice simple sentences every day.
Write a daily journal in Sanskrit, even if it's only a few lines.
Listen to Sanskrit chants, mantras, or shlokas to get a sense of the rhythm and pronunciation.
8. Patience and Consistency
Sanskrit, like any language, requires regular practice and patience. Don’t rush through the grammar, and focus on understanding how the language structures thought. It will feel challenging at first, but persistence will yield rewarding results!
Example Sentence Breakdown:
सर्वे जना: सुखिनो भवन्तु (Sarve janāḥ sukhino bhavantu) – "May all beings be happy."
सर्वे (sarve) – all
जना: (janāḥ) – beings (plural)
सुखिनो (sukhino) – happy (plural)
भवन्तु (bhavantu) – may be
9. Use Learning Resources
There are plenty of resources to help you:
Plans For This Course
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Sanskrit Online Course
A Free Online Sanskrit Learning Course for Beginners.
- 5 Levels - Sanskrit Fundamental Course
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FREE
Sanskrit Online Course
A Free Online Sanskrit Learning Course for Beginners.
- 5 Levels - Sanskrit Fundamental Course
- Pre-recorded Video lesions
- Full lifetime access
- Access on mobile and Laptop or PC
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@ sai nath vandhanala
ఎలా వర్ణిoచను నాకు నచ్చిన భాష ఇన్నాళ్లకు దొరికింది సోదరి మీరుఎoచుకు న్నమార్గం అద్బుతo ఆమోగం🎉🎉
@ALNR1974
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@ sai nath vandhanala
ఎలా వర్ణిoచను నాకు నచ్చిన భాష ఇన్నాళ్లకు దొరికింది సోదరి మీరుఎoచుకు న్నమార్గం అద్బుతo ఆమోగం🎉🎉
@ Ekadantha Student
సోదరీ ద్వయానికి అభినందనలు. చక్కటి సంస్కృత సంభాషణలతో అలరించారు. "అన్ని భాషల్లో సంస్కృతం ఉందేమో కాని సంస్కృతంలో ఏభాషా లేదు" - The Devine Mother. ఇదే సంస్కృతానికి ఉన్న ప్రత్యేకత. ప్రతి భాషలోనూ సంస్కృత పదాలు కనిపిస్తాయి కాని సంస్కృతంలో ఏ భాషా పదాలు కనిపించవు. సంస్కృతం వైదిక భాష నుండి వచ్చింది. వైదికం అనగా వేదం. వేదం అపౌరుషేయం, దేవనాగరిక భాష. దేవనాగరిక భాష అనగా సంస్కృతం.
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