Module Classes
The Module series is designed to give a step by step approach to learning Sanskrit, getting students to both translate Sanskrit texts and think in Sanskrit as early as possible.
Zoom class recordings will also be available. Basic homework will be given, depending on course level.
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Pronunciation of the Sanskrit alphabet
Reading and Writing Devanāgarī
Beginning Sanskrit verse chanting
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Masculine and neuter nouns in short ‘a,' and feminine nouns in long ‘ā’ in all cases.
Basic verbs in the present tense.
Beginning vowel, visarga and consonant Sandhiḥ.
Translating and writing simple sentences.
Continue learning of Sanskrit verses.
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Expanded knowledge of noun groups, including very simple nouns ending in consonants.
Expanded verb conjugations and tenses.
Continued vowel and consonant Sandhiḥ.
Continue learning of Sanskrit verses.
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To be announced…
General Curriculum
Sanskrit alphabet and pronunciation
Yoga and Vedanta texts, including the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras
Sanskrit grammar targeted to immediate application of understanding texts
Pronunciation of āsana names, Ayurvedic terminology, Jyotisha terms, etc.
Sanskrit metrics and chanting
Sanskrit Stotras or hymns and other poetry
Pāṇinian linguistics
Conversational Sanskrit
Instructional verses for everyday life
Upcoming Class:
Sanskrit Module 2
Start Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Class Dates: October 7, 21, 28, November 11, 18, 25
Class time: 8 to 9:30 AM Pacific
Tuition: $160 (limited scholarships available)
Contact Shanta if you are interested in learning more or enrolling
Educational Objectives
Make and translate sentences with:
expanded verb tenses and verb forms
simple nouns ending in consonants
more nouns ending in vowels with a tie-in to the original consonant noun endings. Continue pattern recognition.
Learn further sandhiḥ (letter changes)
Gain a deeper understanding of Sanskrit as a tool for meditation
Progress with mantra chanting proficiency, including an understanding of metrics
Practice learning and chanting verses
Educational Materials
All educational materials will be provided, including audio files.
Prerequisites
Devanāgarī script understanding and Module 2 or equivalent