Sanskrit Grammar Level 1

A Preparatory Course For Study Of Sanskrit Commentaries

By Kanai Krishna Das

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Course Duration

60 Hours

Videos

2 Hours / Session

No. Of Sessions

30

Sessions per week

1

Language
English

Eligibility

Anyone

Schedule of Classes

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Starts on
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4 Pm - 6 Pm

Regular classes on

Sunday

About the Teacher

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Kanai Krishna Das

Kanai Krishna Das is a disciple of His Holiness Radhanatha Swami Maharaja. He joined ISKCON in 2001. Currently he serves as a full-time monk in ISKCON Bhagavata Mahavidyalaya, Govardhan. 

Before becoming a monk in 2011, he worked with MNCs such as FMR Corporation, Honeywell Corporation and others as an Oracle consultant for 6 years. 

He is a member of ISKCON’s Shastric Advisory Committee (SAC), a body which advises GBC on the matters pertaining to Shastras and their applications in ISKCON. 

He is the Director of academics at ISKCON Bhagavata Mahavidyalaya, Govardhan. 

He is a traditional Sanskrit scholar with expertise in Paninian Grammar. He teaches Sanskrit grammar, Sanskrit commentaries on Bhakti Shastras like Bhagavad gita, Shrimad bhagavatam, Bhagavata Sandarbhas and other literatures of Gaudiya Vaishnava Sampradaya, as well as courses like Bhakti Shastri, Bhakti Vaibhava and Bhakti Vedanta to worldwide students at IBMV Govardhan. 

He is currently completing post-graduation (M.A.) in Sanskrit and philosophy, and will soon be pursuing a Ph.D. in Sanskrit. 

He conducts many online courses on devotional scriptures and Sanskrit, for a variety of audience. His courses can be found at https://www.ibmedu.org. 

Course Overview

Course Details 

This is level 1 of a preparatory course on Sanskrit grammar for studying Sanskrit commentaries. It covers fundamental and crucial concepts of grammar necessary for Sanskrit reading.

Course Content 

Sr. No. | Topic
1 | Introduction/Benefits of Sanskrit study
2 | Varna Vichara
3 | Karaka
4 | Vibhakti (Shabda Rupa)
5 | Sandhi: Ac-Sandhi
6 | Sandhi: Visarga-Sandhi
7 | Sandhi: Hal-Sandhi
8 | Lakara (Dhatu Rupa)
9 | Kridanta
10 | Samasa
11 | Prayoga
12 | Sarvanama
13 | Miscellaneous (Various Topics)

Target Audience 

Anyone interested in learning Sanskrit grammar for reading commentaries.

Assessment Plan 

Two examinations spanning over the entire course.

Course Requirements 

As a mandatory prerequisite, students should know how to read, write, and understand the Devanagari script.

Important Guidelines for Students 

  1. An insight into the original language of the scriptures.
  2. An ability to understand Sanskrit verses more deeply.
  3. Explanation of Sanskrit verses will become easier.
  4. Students can begin to grasp Sanskrit scriptures and commentaries.
  5. Overall increase in analytical ability.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will gain an ability to understand and memorize Sanskrit.
  2. They will start connecting to the original Sanskrit verses and commentaries.
  3. They will develop skills to present verses methodically.

Why Take This Course?

  1. To relish the original language of the scriptures.
  2. To develop precision and analytical ability in presenting Sanskrit scriptures.
  3. To connect with the words of previous Acharyas.
  4. To unlock the treasure-house of untranslated scriptures.

Problems Addressed by This Course 

  1. Lack of access to the original language of the scriptures.
  2. Difficulty in understanding Sanskrit verses and commentaries.
  3. Limited ability to analyze and explain Sanskrit texts.
  4. Challenges in connecting with traditional knowledge systems.

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