Digital Sanskrit Learning - Level 1

The goal of the DIGITAL SANSKRIT LEARNING COURSE is to make accessible the authentic knowledge of the Sanskrit language to the public in an era of heightened curiosity about India’s history and heritage. In the process of reaching out to millions of people, it came to the fore that a great number of people aspire to acquaint themselves with the Sanskrit language, especially through digital mediums at their convenience and pace.

Course Instructor: Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute

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Digital Sanskrit Learning

Course Overview

A Functional & Accessible Sanskrit Learning Experience

A comprehensive introductory program delivered digitally for learners worldwide

The goal of the Digital Sanskrit Learning Course is to make the authentic knowledge of the Sanskrit language easily accessible to a wider audience in an era of renewed curiosity about India’s history, culture, and linguistic heritage.

As Sanskrit awareness expands globally through online media, millions of people increasingly wish to learn Sanskrit at their own convenience, pace, and comfort. This course responds directly to that aspiration.

                                    Designed for complete beginners as well as those with prior exposure, the course teaches basic Sanskrit in a simple, functional, and immersive manner—developing reading, writing, and listening skills organically.
                                

Course Highlights

Structured & Comprehensive

Contains 120+ videos (~30 mins each) covering essential vocabulary, grammar, sentence formation, and functional usage. Designed for digital self-learning.

Medium & Support

Primary medium is Sanskrit, with English explanations where needed. Exercises with answers are downloadable for revision and practice.

Grammar & Usage

Covers nouns ending in vowels (with consonant samples), pronouns, adjectives, numbers (1–100), tenses, moods, and indeclinables with clear functional examples.

Verb System

Sanskrit has 10 verb classes—this course focuses deeply on Class 1, 4, 6, and 10, with additional classes included wherever required for clarity.

Dual Skill Development

Listening exercises are integrated in early lessons, and dictation tests begin from Lesson 50 onwards to develop recall, comprehension, and writing precision.

Reference Material

Noun tables, pronoun tables, and verb conjugation patterns are provided separately at the end for quick reference and effortless revision.

Cultural Learning

Cultural Integration

Sanskrit is not just a language—it is a carrier of civilizational wisdom. The course introduces rich Indian culture through verses, simple stories, folk literature, dialogues, and passages from Sanskrit dramas.

Lexicon Building

Early lessons include a Sanskrit Pictionary to reinforce vocabulary faster and more intuitively. No translations are provided for listening activities to strengthen comprehension naturally.

Level 1

पाठः 1 वर्णविचारः 1 – उच्चारणम्।

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