VishvaVijnanam

Course Name: VishvaVijnanam - Basic Sanskrit Course Medium: Online - Zoom (English) Course Duration: 13 Weeks (Weekend Classes) Start Date: October 12th, 2024 (Vijaya Dasami) Class Timing: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm IST Course Overview: Step into the world of Sanskrit, the language of the Vedas, with our meticulously designed beginners' course. This program offers an in-depth exploration of Sanskrit, guiding you through the basics of the language, and progressively building your proficiency over 13 weeks. Whether you're a novice or looking to refresh your knowledge, this course is tailored to foster your understanding and appreciation of this ancient tongue. Course Content: Week 1-2: Introduction to Sanskrit. Vowels (अ - ऊ), including pronunciation and writing. Revision and tests on the basic sounds and combinations (अ - ऊ, ऋ - अः). Week 3-4: Consonants introduction: कवर्गः (Ka-varga), चवर्गः (Cha-varga), टवर्गः (Ta-varga), तवर्गः (Ta-varga), and पवर्गः (Pa-varga). Regular tests to reinforce learning. Week 5-6: Revision of previous consonants and introduction to two-letter and three-letter words. Dictation exercises to enhance writing skills. Week 7-8: Introduction to Barakadi (combinations of consonants and vowels), essential for reading and writing. Focus on dictation and pronunciation through multiple sessions. Week 9: Exploration of Sabdas (nouns) such as राम, ऋषि, etc. Understanding how to use these nouns in various contexts. Week 10: Introduction to Dhatus (verbs) in the present tense, including common verbs like खाद् (to eat), पठ् (to read), वद् (to speak), and धाव् (to run). Forming simple sentences using the learned vocabulary. Week 11: Advanced concepts such as Sandhi (word joining rules) and its types. Tests to assess understanding and retention. Week 12: Quizzes to evaluate cumulative knowledge, covering all the topics taught so far. Week 13: Paragraph reading sessions to develop fluency. Writing exercises focused on expressing thoughts in