Learn Sanskrit Online

An ancient Indo-Aryan language with documented written history that goes 3500 years was a primary language of Vedic tradition. Learning an ancient language Sanskrit is a fascinating experience. There are some interesting but unknown facts about Sanskrit that you need to know to truly understand the ancient marvel that was Sanskrit! The earliest form of Sanskrit language was Vedic Sanskrit or Rig-Vedic Sanskrit that came approximately around 1500B. From famous Madhava’s Sin table to mellifluous Carnatic music, the employment of Katapayadi system was widespread in ancient Sanskrit literature.

This course is the third in a 16-course sequence which constitutes the Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through Samskritam. In this Course, students will be introduced to both the Bhagavad Geeta (Chapter 2) and simple Samskritam. Elementary structures of the Sanskrit language will be illustrated through the verses of the Bhagavad Geeta. Using special handouts, each verse of the Bhagavad Geeta will be expounded to unravel both the meaning of the verse and the structure of the language. In this course, the faculty will lead the students verse by verse, in sequence through the Bhagavad Geeta, while simultaneously unfolding both the meanings of the verses in Chapter 2 as well as the nuances of the language.

The Vedas are a set of ancient texts that form the foundation of Hinduism. While the other Vedas focus mainly on rituals and sacrifices, Atharva Veda covers a wider range of topics, including practical knowledge related to daily life. The Brahmana section deals with the ritual practices and liturgy of Hinduism. Unlike the other Vedas, the Atharva Veda has no known Aranyaka section. It explores the unique features of the Veda and its relevance to modern life.