Fundamentals of Sanskrit Grammar and Introduction to Classical Literature

Course Aim

The contents of the course include the basics of grammar, namely the declensions, conjugations and combinations. Also included is the poetry and prose.
 
Bhartṛhari’s  Nītiśataka & Kālidāsa’s  Raghuvaṃśa  form the poetic element while Viṣṇuśarmā’s  Pañcatantram  forms the prose element.

Course Objectives

The main objective of this bridge program is to initiate students into Sanskrit, the ancient language of wisdom. This course covers fundamental elements of the language such as declensions of some primary  Nouns and Conjugations of  Verbs along with selections from treatises of  great poets with a view to interest the beginners and encourage them to go for the knowledge contained  in  Sanskrit.
 
The study of basic grammar will help the students understand and appreciate the original texts of  bhartṛhari,   kālidāsa  and  pañcatantra. The study of declensions will enable the students understand the changes in Noun forms in various endings and genders.
 
The study of combinations will help the students understand the changes he study of conjugations will help the students understand the changes a Verb undergoes in various tenses, persons and numbers.
 
        a Vowel undergoes in combination with other Vowels.

Learning Outcomes

 The students would have a strong foundation of Sanskrit basic grammar to learn and appreciate the beauty of the language and would benefit from its rich wisdom. It is hoped that they would be ready to take on the Certificate course with confidence.

Duration: 15 Weeks – 180 minutes 90 (Sync) + 90 (Async)/Week

Course Fees: $900

Certificate: Students will receive certificate of completion.

Classes: Every Tuesday starting from 28th January, 2025 6 PM (PST)

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Faculty

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

Professor

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.

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