Sanskrit Grammar Level 1

A Preparatory Course For Study Of Sanskrit Commentaries

By Kanai Krishna Das

Certificate Course

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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

NVCC, Pune, India. After completing his graduation in mechanical engineering, in 2004, from Govt. College of engineering, Pune, he worked with MNCs such as FMR Corporation, Honeywell Corporation and others, as an Oracle consultant for 6 years.

He joined as a full-time monk in ISKCON Pune in year 2011. Since his college years, he has rendered services as a preacher of Krishna consciousness to student and corporate youth.

He is a member of ISKCON’s Shastric Advisory Council (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 also the Dean of academics at ISKCON NVCC, for Bhakti Shastri, Bhakti Vaibhava and Bhakti Vedanta courses. He is a Sanskrit scholar with expertise in Paninian Grammar. He teaches Sanskrit grammar, Sanskrit commentaries on Bhakti Shastras as well as courses like Bhakti Vaibhava and Bhakti Vedanta to students at IBMV Govardhan, ISKCON Pune and other places in India.

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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