Fundamentals of Sanskrit Grammar and Introduction to Classical Literature

Laying the Foundation for Language, Literature, and Legacy

Overview

It is a foundational course designed to introduce learners to the core structure and rules of the ancient and classical Sanskrit language. Known for its precision, logic, and beauty, Sanskrit grammar provides the key to understanding rich literary, philosophical, and spiritual texts.
Ideal for beginners and enthusiasts of Indian languages, literature, and culture, the course lays a strong foundation for further studies in classical texts like the Bhagavad Gita, Vedas, Upanishads, and other Sanskrit scriptures.

Who Should Enroll?

Unlock the key to one of the world’s most structured and sacred languages while immersing yourself in the timeless wisdom of classical Sanskrit literature.

What You’ll Gain:

Course Objectives

Appreciate the logical structure and beauty of Sanskrit as a language of knowledge, literature.

Build a strong grammatical base for further study of classical Sanskrit texts and scriptures.

Develop reading and writing skills in simple Sanskrit by forming basic sentences and phrases.

Gain the ability to analyze and translate elementary Sanskrit verses and prose passages.

Learning Modules

Students will develop a solid foundation in basic Sanskrit grammar, enabling them to appreciate the elegance of the language and tap into its profound wisdom. This preparation will equip them with the confidence to pursue the Certificate course with ease.

Course Outline

Week 1

Introduction To Rich Background of Sanskrit

Week 2

The Alphabet

Week 3

Nouns, Avyayaas And Pronouns

Week 4

Study Of Noun Ending In Vowel And The Pronouns

Week 5

Study of Nouns ending in Vowel and Demonstrative Pronoun

Week 6

Study of indeclinable words, vowel ending nouns

Week 7

Study of दकारान्त ‘यद्’ Pronoun, Combination and अव्ययाs

Week 8

Study of ऋकारान्त (पुं), Past Tense लङ् and Personal Pronouns युष्मद् & अस्मद्

Week 9

Study of ओ कारान्तः (पुं) ‘गो’ शब्दः and आकारान्तः ‘रमा’ शब्दः

Week 10

Study of Fourth Conjugation verbs, Samdhi and Study of इकारान्त (स्त्री) ‘मति’ शब्दः

Week 11

Declension of उकारान्त ‘धेनु’ शब्दः & ऊकारान्त ‘वधू’ शब्दः & Study of Imperative Mood

Week 12

Study of a Panchatantra-story, Imperative Mood and Raghuvamsha’s Poems 9, 10, 11

Week 13

Study of Potential Mood (विधिलिङ्), Panchatantra Story and Raghuvamsha (poems-12, 13, 14)

Week 14

Future Tense, Raghuvamsham (Poetry), Pancharatram (Prose)

Week 15

Raghuvamsham (Poems 18, 19, 20) & Panchatantram

Duration

15 Weeks – 180 minutes 90 (Sync) + 90 (Async)/Week
Course Fees

$900
Classes

Every Tuesday, 6 PM (PST)
Certificate

Students will receive certificate of completion.

Faculty

R.V.R. Krishna Sastry, Ph.D., is a traditional scholar in Sanskrit grammar, with 45 years of teaching experience, published 12 books in Sanskrit and Telugu, attended National and International seminars and conferences. He mentored and served as a guide to16 M.Phil. and 10 Ph.D. students. His specialized areas are Sanskrit grammar and Literature, Telugu Grammar and Classical Literature.

R.V.R. Krishna Sastry, Ph.D

Professor