Sanskrit through Gita – Gita Pravesha (Level 1)

This advanced course delves into deeper grammar concepts to unlock the full potential of the Bhagavad Gita.

Prerequisites

• Successful completion of Gita Sopanam (Level 2) or Samskrita Bharati Shiksha (or equivalent)

• Ability to comprehend and converse in basic Sanskrit

Course Content

• Textbook: Recommended purchase of the hard copy Gita Pravesha (Level 1) by Samskrita Bharati

• Introduction to the foundational concepts of Panini's Ashtadhyayi grammar

• Mastering advanced sandhi rules (Swara, Vyanjana, Visarga)

• Understanding the intricacies of Samasa (compounding)

• Deep dive into noun and verb conjugations (Nijanta, Sannanta, Taddhita)

• Exploring Karaka (cases), Kridanta (verb forms), and the importance of the seventh case (Sati Saptami)

• Deconstructing shlokas (verses) through Pada Vigraha (word separation), Anvayarachana (syntactic analysis), and Tatparya (meaning extraction)

• Introduction to new advanced Pratyayas (suffixes)

• Exploring complex sentence formation in Sanskrit

• Refining spoken Sanskrit fluency and shloka reading skills

Duration & Schedule

• Minimum 2 hours of dedicated study per week

• Estimated course duration: 8 months

• Recordings of live sessions available on YouTube for flexible learning

Course Outcomes

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of advanced Sanskrit grammar

• Enhance your ability to understand complex shlokas from the Bhagavad Gita

• Develop fluency and confidence in spoken and written Sanskrit

• Prepare for further Sanskrit learning pursuits and examinations offered by Samskrita Bharati and other institutions

Additional Resources

• Interact with fellow learners and teachers on the dedicated forum: link

• Ask questions and clarify doubts within the forum community

• Ask Away! Have questions about the course or the language itself? Our Telegram group is here to help!

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