ava on Nostr: Hello, Mr. Anderson. I certainly can. There are many books, videos, and even a few ...
Hello, Mr. Anderson. I certainly can. There are many books, videos, and even a few Udemy courses out there, but if you are serious about learning Sanskrit, I highly recommend the courses by American Sanskrit Institute.
There are many versions to choose from (Download vs. CD, Portable Atlas vs. Large), but it all boils down to 3 offerings:
The Foundation:
"Sanskrit by Download Interactive / CD — This is our basic "learn Sanskrit at home" program which provides students with a clear step-by-step approach to learning the Sanskrit Alphabet, clear pronunciation, fluent reading and understanding Sanskrit text."
The Atlas:
"Sanskrit Atlas maps out the Sanskrit language, the whole of the working grammar, with stunning visuals and clarity of presentation in large format never before seen."
The Atlas Courses:
Atlas Courses facilitate the direct study of classic Sanskrit texts such as the Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita. All details of the text are coded to the Atlas. CDs include audio with chanting and comprehensive explanation.
I recommend this bundle as it includes:
• Sanskrit by Download Interactive / CD (download version)
• Large Atlas (2nd Edition) (physically shipped)
• 1 Atlas Course (download version)
https://www.americansanskrit.com/shop/dnldsanskrit-by-download-with-1-atlas-course-download-and-ship-only-large-atlas-
There are many Atlas Courses to choose from:
BEGINNING COURSES:
Noun Declensions — Nouns are the most common forms in the Sanskrit language. This program 360 nouns in 12 declensions, each in all 8 cases, fully printed out, with 12 CDs. This is an excellent supplement to Sanskrit by CD, by providing additional practice of forms, increasing vocabulary and naturally increasing ease and speed in reading Devanagari script.
Verb Conjugations — The chanting of verb conjugations frees the tongue and increases brain processing speed in a unique way that is very helpful to the learning of Sanskrit. 120 verbs, each in 9 tenses and moods, fully printed out, with 12 CDs. This course provides additional verb forms not included in Sanskrit by CD.
Yoga Sutras — Chapter 1, the 51 sutras of the Samadhi Pada; plus the beginning section of Chapter 2 Sadhana Pada, with 12 CDs. Because Sutras are such a simple form, primarily noun equations, this course could be used in conjunction with Sanskrit by CD after lesson four.
INTERMEDIATE COURSES — provide intensive practice of translation and development of independent translation skills. Most useful after completing 8 Lessons of Sanskrit by CD (Part I)
Bhagavad Gita — 48 verses translated and explained in complete detail. Our best course for the full application of grammar to translation practice. Includes the first 28 verses of Chapter 1 which set the stage for the epic battle and the even more epic dialogue between Krsna and Arjuna. Also includes all 20 verses of Chapter 12 – Bhakti Yoga, which captures the essence of the Bhagavad Gita; with 12 CDs.
Ramayana — The first 50 verses of the 100 verse full summary of the Ramayana story that comes at the beginning of the first Chapter: with 10 CDs.
Mandukya Upanishad — The Ultimate Teaching, OM, with 6 CDs.
HIGHER GRAMMAR:
An Introduction to Panini's Ashtadhyayi — Chapter 1 of book 1, with 11 CDs.
There are many versions to choose from (Download vs. CD, Portable Atlas vs. Large), but it all boils down to 3 offerings:
The Foundation:
"Sanskrit by Download Interactive / CD — This is our basic "learn Sanskrit at home" program which provides students with a clear step-by-step approach to learning the Sanskrit Alphabet, clear pronunciation, fluent reading and understanding Sanskrit text."
The Atlas:
"Sanskrit Atlas maps out the Sanskrit language, the whole of the working grammar, with stunning visuals and clarity of presentation in large format never before seen."
The Atlas Courses:
Atlas Courses facilitate the direct study of classic Sanskrit texts such as the Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita. All details of the text are coded to the Atlas. CDs include audio with chanting and comprehensive explanation.
I recommend this bundle as it includes:
• Sanskrit by Download Interactive / CD (download version)
• Large Atlas (2nd Edition) (physically shipped)
• 1 Atlas Course (download version)
https://www.americansanskrit.com/shop/dnldsanskrit-by-download-with-1-atlas-course-download-and-ship-only-large-atlas-
There are many Atlas Courses to choose from:
BEGINNING COURSES:
Noun Declensions — Nouns are the most common forms in the Sanskrit language. This program 360 nouns in 12 declensions, each in all 8 cases, fully printed out, with 12 CDs. This is an excellent supplement to Sanskrit by CD, by providing additional practice of forms, increasing vocabulary and naturally increasing ease and speed in reading Devanagari script.
Verb Conjugations — The chanting of verb conjugations frees the tongue and increases brain processing speed in a unique way that is very helpful to the learning of Sanskrit. 120 verbs, each in 9 tenses and moods, fully printed out, with 12 CDs. This course provides additional verb forms not included in Sanskrit by CD.
Yoga Sutras — Chapter 1, the 51 sutras of the Samadhi Pada; plus the beginning section of Chapter 2 Sadhana Pada, with 12 CDs. Because Sutras are such a simple form, primarily noun equations, this course could be used in conjunction with Sanskrit by CD after lesson four.
INTERMEDIATE COURSES — provide intensive practice of translation and development of independent translation skills. Most useful after completing 8 Lessons of Sanskrit by CD (Part I)
Bhagavad Gita — 48 verses translated and explained in complete detail. Our best course for the full application of grammar to translation practice. Includes the first 28 verses of Chapter 1 which set the stage for the epic battle and the even more epic dialogue between Krsna and Arjuna. Also includes all 20 verses of Chapter 12 – Bhakti Yoga, which captures the essence of the Bhagavad Gita; with 12 CDs.
Ramayana — The first 50 verses of the 100 verse full summary of the Ramayana story that comes at the beginning of the first Chapter: with 10 CDs.
Mandukya Upanishad — The Ultimate Teaching, OM, with 6 CDs.
HIGHER GRAMMAR:
An Introduction to Panini's Ashtadhyayi — Chapter 1 of book 1, with 11 CDs.