Introduction to Sanskrit: Part 2 - Hardcover

Egenes Thomas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8120816935 ISBN 13: 9788120816930

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass,, 2005

Synopsis

Introduction to Sanskrit, in two volumes, is designed to open the door to India s rich spiritual literature. This self-teaching guide presents Sanskrit pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary in simple and systematic steps, allowing students to easily master the fundamentals of this enchanting language. Each lesson includes instruction in alphabet, grammar, and vocabulary, with concise explanations and easy practice exercises. Also included in Part One is a reading from the Bhagavad-Gita and Sanskrit quotations from the Rk Samhita, Upanisads, Yoga Sutas, Brahma Sutras, and Manu Smrti. Part Two uses verses from the Bhagavad-Gita to teach principles of grammar, and includes additional essays on Sanskrit pronunciation and grammar.

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Review

"It is clear, simple, well thought out. it uses english grammatical terms, the Devanagari is big and clear... If you are learning or teaching sanskrit, this is definitevely the best choice." Amazon Com "This primer is useful to all Sanskrit students, no matter what their orientation. It fills a real need in supplying an approach which does not rush past the all important foundations of ample practice with simple sentences." David Reigle "If you are interested in do it at home learning of basic Sanskrit, this is among the best book we have seen. It is calibrated to small learning steps with appropriate exercises. the description of grammatical rule is clear." --Hinduism Today --by the customer

It introduces concepts in an easy to understand, tabular format - which is easy for a western student, while at the same time being respectful of the traditional teaching. The entire text is a fun read, with plenty of 1) examples (in form of tables) throughout the text 2) translation exercises at the end of each chapter (with answers right there) 3) 1 Bhagwad Gita Shaloka in each text with full grammatical analysis and word meanings right there. 4) Plenty of vocabulary in each chapter The language used by the Author does not feel technical, while at the same time introducing various topics with completeness and clarity. The whole book is a fun reading. I highly recommend this book. Would also recommend 'Sanskrit without apprehension', and 'Sanskrit Sambodhini' by Dr. Madhav Deshpande. I also highly recommend 'Elementary Grammar' by Monier Williams. This book is a gentle introduction and reinforcement to Sanskrit Grammar. --Pankaj Gupta on October 12, 2009

Easy to follow, continues in the great tradition of the first volume. The devanagari script is large and easy to read, all grammar is taken from Bhagavad-Gita verses, there are plenty of exercises for practice. In short, a perfect tutorial that keeps your interest and continues to inspire. --Kjell Benson on September 21, 2009

Edition details

• Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass,
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 8120816935
• ISBN 13: 9788120816930
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 819