Level 1
Sanskrit Svadhyaya PRATHAM DIKSHA
Edited by Vempati Kutumbashastri
The purpose of Level 1 is to enable students to read, write and speak basic Sanskrit using the Devanagari script. A thorough study of these books shall ensure elementary skills in learning Sanskrit.
It comprises of the following 5 books:
Primer: Varnamala {The Alphabet}
Explained in Hindi & English
2013 22 x 14 cm 48 pages
Main Textbook: Vakya Vyavahara {Formation of Sentences}
Explained in Hindi & English
2013 22 x 14 cm 488 pages
Workbook 1: Vakya Vistara {Expansion of Sentences}
2013 22 x 14 cm 104 pages
Workbook 2: Sambhashanam {Conversation}
2013 22 x 14 cm 72 pages
Answerbook, Dictionary, Introductory Grammar : Parishishtam {Miscellaneous}
2013 22 x 14 cm 202 pages
Rs. 200 for this set of 5 books (914 pages)
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Level 2
Sanskrit Svadhyaya DVITIYA DIKSHA
Edited by Vempati Kutumbashastri
Here, emphasis is placed on teaching students how to express themselves using slightly advanced phrases and idioms.
Main Textbook: Vyavahara Pradipa {Light on Using the Language}
Explained in Hindi & English
(In Two Volumes}
2004 22 x 14 cm 682 pages
Parishishtam {Miscellaneous}
Explained in Hindi & English
2004 22 x 14 cm 152 pages
Rs. 200 for this set of 3 books (834 pages)
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Level 3
Sanskrit Svadhyaya TRITIYA DIKSHA
Edited by Vempati Kutumbashastri
Here, greater perfection in language learning skills is sought. Students are expected to be able to read and understand simple literary materials.
Vidura-Niti-Shatakam
Text + Translation in Hindi & English + Explanation + Glossary + Workbook + Answers
2013 22 x 14 cm 256 pages Rs. 130
Sankshepa-Ramayanam
Text + Translation in Hindi & English + Explanation + Glossary + Workbook + Answers
2013 22 x 14 cm 374 pages Rs. 150
Shrimad-Bhagavadgita-Sangraha - 1
Text + Translation in Hindi & English + Explanation + Glossary + Workbook + Answers
2010 22 x 14 cm 379 pages Rs. 150
Rs. 430 for this set of 3 books (1009 pages)
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Level 4
Sanskrit Svadhyaya CATURTHI DIKSHA
Edited by Vempati Kutumbashastri
Here, a more enhanced level of understanding and expression is inculcated. A higher class of Sanskrit literary examples are given and explained. Students are now expected to express themselves idiomatically in Sanskrit.
Bhartrihari-Niti-Shatakam - 1
Text + Translation in Hindi & English + Explanation + Glossary + Workbook + Answers
2009 22 x 14 cm 354 pages
Paperback Rs. 220
Bhartrihari-Niti-Shatakam - 2
Text + Translation in Hindi & English + Explanation + Glossary + Workbook + Answers
2013 22 x 14 cm 432 pages
Paperback Rs. 190
Shrimad-Bhagavadgita-Sangraha - 2
Text + Translation in Hindi + Explanation + Glossary + Workbook + Answers
2012 22 x 14 cm 727 pages
Paperback Rs. 370
Rs. 780 for this set of 3 books (1513 pages)
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Teach Yourself Sanskrit
The vast ocean of knowledge that is found in Sanskrit literature is a great credit to India and her ancient seers. Sanskrit has been the lingua franca of the Indian elite for many centuries. Even today, it inspires a special respect amongst the people of India. Texts written in Sanskrit have a special aura around them.
Modern (Paninian) Sanskrit, while younger than Chhandas and some of the older forms of the Prakrits and Sangam Tamil, is one of the world’s oldest living languages. Unlike several other ancient languages, it is still spoken.
Sanskrit is the daughter of India and like her mother, thrives in variety. There have been several schools of thought in Sanskrit, and each one has acquired its own acolytes and followers.
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TEACH YOURSELF SANSKRIT (printed in 2 colours) has been published to cater to 5 levels of students, from the entry level to the intermediate level.