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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I am an absolute beginner, where do I start?
अ) L1 Workshop/Shibiram
Beginners first go through the weekend L1 workshop in their area. The workshop or residential camp leverages the use of Sanskrit words that have been borrowed from Sanskrit to other Indian languages. After the workshop most people have enough basics to form 2 or 3 word sentences and express themselves in Sanskrit.
आ) L1 prauda vargaH (classes for Adults)
Students then go through a weekly in-person or telephonic class to practice what they learnt in the L1 workshop. The abhyāsapustakam (Practice Book) is used for this purposes.
इ) B1 bAla vargaH (classes for Kids)
How do I register my child for Sanskrit classes?
Please send and email to indianapolis at sbusa dot org.
Where are the classes located.
There are multiple classes in Indianapolis and surrounding cities. Please email us at indianapolis at sbusa dot org for latest information.
What are the fees?
Fees are very reasonable just to cover the rental of rooms for the classes. Please email us at indianapolis at sbusa dot org for more information.
How do I get more information?
Please send email to indianapolis at sbusa dot org for latest information. You may also text or call us at 317 207 2670 or 317 883 9726.
अ) L1 Workshop/Shibiram
Beginners first go through the weekend L1 workshop in their area. The workshop or residential camp leverages the use of Sanskrit words that have been borrowed from Sanskrit to other Indian languages. After the workshop most people have enough basics to form 2 or 3 word sentences and express themselves in Sanskrit.
आ) L1 prauda vargaH (classes for Adults)
Students then go through a weekly in-person or telephonic class to practice what they learnt in the L1 workshop. The abhyāsapustakam (Practice Book) is used for this purposes.
इ) B1 bAla vargaH (classes for Kids)
How do I register my child for Sanskrit classes?
Please send and email to indianapolis at sbusa dot org.
Where are the classes located.
There are multiple classes in Indianapolis and surrounding cities. Please email us at indianapolis at sbusa dot org for latest information.
What are the fees?
Fees are very reasonable just to cover the rental of rooms for the classes. Please email us at indianapolis at sbusa dot org for more information.
How do I get more information?
Please send email to indianapolis at sbusa dot org for latest information. You may also text or call us at 317 207 2670 or 317 883 9726.
How to contribute
समाजनिधि: - Samajanidhi
Saṃskṛta Bhāratī has been active and vibrant in over 20 centers across the United States made possible by the generous support of enthusiasts like you and by the deep commitment of our volunteers. Our goal to spread and preserve and propagate Samskritam an exquisite language that is the basis of a priceless cultural heritage.
Saṃskṛta Bhāratī is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible as allowed by law. There are two ways to contribute - by Credit Card or by Check. By Credit Card To make a contribution using your credit or bank card, click here. By Check Please make your check payable to Samskrita Bharati and send it to the following address: Samskrita Bharati PO Box 50606 Bellevue, WA 98015-0606 |
What is Samajanidhi?
The long tradition of an ancient and enduring civilization has to be preserved and continuously re-influenced for it to be passed on to future generations. Samskritam is a legacy that embodies knowledge, culture and thus, the very basis of much that we speak, value and pride. We, at Samskrita Bharati, aspire to perpetuate this legacy in the Indian diaspora across the United States (Canada?) by propagating Samskritam as a spoken language.
With your generous support, Samskrita Bharati has been able to initiate significant programs to promote Samskritam among people of all ages. Every individual support and contribution will fuel the many aspirations of Samskrita Bharati, and in the grand scheme strengthen and prosper Samskritam. Like thin individual strands spiraled together to braid a strong rope, your contribution, however small or big, will help us draw a robust program to spread and promote Samskritam. We urge you to be a part of a renaissance to popularize Samskritam now and preserve it for generations to follow.present and future. |
Class Resources
Learning Resources
Methodology
The Saṃskṛta Bhāratī methodology is to have a person learn Sanskrit as a natural spoken language.
A child exposed to its mother-tongue repeats and picks up enough words and constantly corrects itself after making mistakes.
The Saṃskṛta Bhāratī methodology is to have a person learn Sanskrit as a natural spoken language.
A child exposed to its mother-tongue repeats and picks up enough words and constantly corrects itself after making mistakes.
Next Steps
So when is the next workshop in the Indianapolis Area? You may check our calendar on the Home Page.
Or simply Contact Us.
So when is the next workshop in the Indianapolis Area? You may check our calendar on the Home Page.
Or simply Contact Us.
Recommended books for Beginners to purchase from Saṃskṛta Bhāratī online bookstore.
Scanned pages of abhyAsapustakam => drive.google.com/open?id=0B4AODftRb6oYcnB1S0N5dnl3b28
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Free Resources
Saṃskṛta Bhāratī USA is a volunteer run organization and is completely dependent on the generosity of its volunteers. If you like the free resources please feel free to download and use them.
Saṃskṛta Bhāratī USA is a volunteer run organization and is completely dependent on the generosity of its volunteers. If you like the free resources please feel free to download and use them.
Printable Books
Free Printable Book for Beginners Free Printable Posters चित्रकथाः - Comics कथाः - Stories |
The L1 Workshop/Varga is depicted in the Saṁskṛtabhāṣāśikṣaṇam DVD. Its also available on YouTube to watch.
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Distance Learning Program (दूरस्थशिक्षणम्)
Samskrita Bharati’s Distance Learning Program (DLP) is a unique opportunity to learn Samskritam at your own pace, at your own place! It consists of simple and interesting lessons accompanied by downloadable MP3 audio for the initial two levels. Lessons include stories, puzzles, and glimpses of Samskritam literature along with an innovative method of language learning. No prior knowledge of Samskritam is assumed, so teaching starts with the basics. After successful completion of four levels, you will be able to understand shlokaas from original texts like Bhagavad Gita or Ramayana all by yourself.
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You may purchase the books required for the levels by clicking on the names below.
अ) Praveśaḥ आ) Paricayaḥ इ) śikṣā ई) Kovidaḥ Downloadable Audio that accompany the books are available here: अ) Praveśaḥ आ) Paricayaḥ |
Intermediate - L2Please navigate to the Bookstore to purchase the below recommended books.
Abhyāsapustakam (अभ्यासपुस्तकम्) Abhyāsadarśinī (अभ्यासदर्शिनी) Vibhaktivallarī (विभक्क्तिवल्लरी) Samskṛtavyavahārasahasrī (संस्कृतव्यवहारसाहस्री) āṅgla-saṁskṛta-śabdakoṣaḥ (आङ्ग्लसंस्कृतशब्दकोषः) Saṁskṛtacitrapadakośaḥ (संस्कृतचित्रपदकोशः) Saṁskṛtabhāṣāśikṣaṇam (Ll DVD Set 1-40) |
Intermediate - L3Please navigate to the Bookstore to purchase the below recommended books.
Gītāsopānam Part 1 (गीतासोपानम् - प्रथमः भागः) Gītāsopānam Part 2 (गीतासोपानम् - द्वितीयः भागः) Bhāṣāpraveśaḥ Part 1 (भाषाप्रवेशः - प्रथमः भागः) Bhāṣāpraveśaḥ Part 2 (भाषाप्रवेशः - द्वितीयः भागः Sambhāṣaṇasopānam (सम्भाषणसोपानम्) Vibhaktivallarī (विभक्क्तिवल्लरी) |