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लघुसिद्धान्तकौमुदी - समासप्रकरणम्
Laghu Siddhanta Kaumudi - Samaasa prakaranam
Laghu Siddhanta Kaumudi by Varadaraja is one of the most popular entry level texts for Paninian Grammar. This course covers the chapters related to Samasas from the text, explaining each sutra in detail with examples and exercises. Sutras from 899 (समर्थः पदविधिः) to 991 (न पूजनात्) are covered.
About the Course
What will you gain from this course? (Key Benefits / Learning Outcomes)
- Sutra-by-Sutra understanding of Samasa prakarana of Laghu siddhantakaumudi.
- Ability to derive the samasa forms with detailed prakriya.
- Appreciation of arguments presented in the commentaries and shastric method of developing arguments and building siddhanta.
What are the materials/support you get?
- 21 Audio recordings (in mp3 format) of webinars conducted a few years ago, which you can access anytime, from any device.
- Presentations used for the classes in PDF format.
- Exercises for each class with answers.
- Doubt clarifications through Email.
What are the pre-requisites to get the best out of this course? (Eligibility)
- Basic knowledge of Ashtadhyayi / Paninian system of grammar, must have studied at least the Panchasandhi portion of Kaumudi / Laghukaumudi.
- Basic knowledge of Joining and Splitting Samaasas is essential.
- ability to understand spoken Sanskrit and English.
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“काणादं पाणिनीयं च सर्वशास्त्रोपकारकम्”
(Tarka and Vyakarana are helpful for the study of all shaastras)
This is a popular saying which highlights the importance of studying Paninian Grammar. A basic knowledge of grammar is essential for all students who wish to study any literature or shaastra in Sanskrit. Laghu Siddhanta Kaumudi by Varadaraja is one of the most popular entry level texts for Paninian Grammar.
Laghu Siddhanta Kaumudi was authored by Varadaraja, a student of Bhattoji Dikshita. Bhattoji Dikshita’s monumental work, Vaiyakarana Siddhanta Kaumudi, is one of the foundational texts of Vyakarana, where all the sutras of the Ashtadhyayi are discussed with explanation and examples. Varadaraja condensed and abridged the elaborate and detailed Siddhanta Kaumudi to create the Laghu Siddhanta Kaumudi, for the use of beginners and students of other shaastras who wish to gain basic knowledge of Paninian system. Laghu Siddhanta Kaumudi contains 1270 sutras (about 30% of the total number) and covers the basics of all prakaranas/topics. Therefore, it is popularly included in the syllabus of many undergraduate courses in Sanskrit.
(Tarka and Vyakarana are helpful for the study of all shaastras)
This is a popular saying which highlights the importance of studying Paninian Grammar. A basic knowledge of grammar is essential for all students who wish to study any literature or shaastra in Sanskrit. Laghu Siddhanta Kaumudi by Varadaraja is one of the most popular entry level texts for Paninian Grammar.
Laghu Siddhanta Kaumudi was authored by Varadaraja, a student of Bhattoji Dikshita. Bhattoji Dikshita’s monumental work, Vaiyakarana Siddhanta Kaumudi, is one of the foundational texts of Vyakarana, where all the sutras of the Ashtadhyayi are discussed with explanation and examples. Varadaraja condensed and abridged the elaborate and detailed Siddhanta Kaumudi to create the Laghu Siddhanta Kaumudi, for the use of beginners and students of other shaastras who wish to gain basic knowledge of Paninian system. Laghu Siddhanta Kaumudi contains 1270 sutras (about 30% of the total number) and covers the basics of all prakaranas/topics. Therefore, it is popularly included in the syllabus of many undergraduate courses in Sanskrit.
This course covers the Samaasa Prakarana of the Laghu Siddhanta Kaumudi. Samasa prakarana is divided into six chapters.
▪ First chapter deals with the concept of Samasa and the types of Samasas.
▪ Second chapter sheds light on Avyayibhava samasa and its types, elaborating the Samasa prakriya with examples.
▪ Third chapter covers Tatpurusha and its four types. It also discusses the gender of Tatpurusha samasa and the special samasantas (affixes) elaborating the samasa prakriya.
▪ Fourth chapter covers Bahuvrihi samasa. Concept of pumvadbhava and samasantas are also covered by this chapter.
▪ Fifth chapter is dedicated for Dvandva Samasa where concepts like Purvanipata, Ekashesh and Ekavadbhava are also introduced.
▪ Last chapter covers some special Samasantas and exceptions.
▪ First chapter deals with the concept of Samasa and the types of Samasas.
▪ Second chapter sheds light on Avyayibhava samasa and its types, elaborating the Samasa prakriya with examples.
▪ Third chapter covers Tatpurusha and its four types. It also discusses the gender of Tatpurusha samasa and the special samasantas (affixes) elaborating the samasa prakriya.
▪ Fourth chapter covers Bahuvrihi samasa. Concept of pumvadbhava and samasantas are also covered by this chapter.
▪ Fifth chapter is dedicated for Dvandva Samasa where concepts like Purvanipata, Ekashesh and Ekavadbhava are also introduced.
▪ Last chapter covers some special Samasantas and exceptions.
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