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समासाः - प्राथमिकाध्ययनम् (संस्कृतेन)
Samaasas – Basics of Compound Words (Sanskrit Explanation)
Samaasa (The science of compound words) is one of the most important concepts of Sanskrit Grammar, because most Sanskrit sentences and shlokas contain compound words abundantly. This course attempts to introduce the basic principles of Samaasas and the major types of Samaasas, with more focus on understanding popularly used Samastapadas.
About the Course
What will you gain from this course? (Key Benefits / Learning Outcomes)
- Gain a sound conceptual understanding of the basic principles of Samaasas.
- Learn the major types of Samaasas, with the most important rules and examples.
- Practice joining and splitting Samastapadas.
What are the materials/support you get?
- 16 Pre-recorded videos and audios which you can access anytime, from any device.
- Practice exercises for all lessons.
- Separate videos for detailed discussions of each exercise.
- 3 self-evaluated practice assessments.
- Doubt clarifications through Email.
What are the pre-requisites to get the best out of this course? (Eligibility)
- Good knowledge of Sanskrit language and grammar, at the level of Chittoor - Samartha / Samskrita Bharati - Kovida.
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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.
Basic principles of Samaasas and the major types of Samaasas, including
- Samanya Tatpurusha (Prathama to Saptami)
- Karmadharaya
- Dvigu
- Nan, Gati, Upapada samaasas
- Bahuvreehi
- Avyayibhava
Major rules for each type and sub-type are explained with abundant examples. Special rules and concepts are also explained as required.
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