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. 

Unfortunately, casteist attitudes ensured that for many centuries, the knowledge of Sanskrit was restricted to a chosen few. But now, Sanskrit is accessible to all. 

Hence, we have brought you this wonderful series of brand new, easy-to-use, reader-friendly works which are sold at cost price. This series of books allows you to study Sanskrit on your own, and provides ready made exercises, handy dictionaries and instructive notes besides hundreds of pictures to explain things pictorially. 

All in all, this is beautiful set of books is just what you were waiting for, to learn Sanskrit on your own. 

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.

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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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It is hoped that students of Sanskrit and lovers of literature, culture and philosophy shall purchase this beautiful set in large numbers and make diligent efforts to learn Sanskrit, one of the finest languages in the world.