Learning Sanskrit becomes easier when the basics are taught in a clear, structured, and practical way.
This beginner-friendly online course is designed for learners who wish to start learning Sanskrit from the foundation level. Over a focused 21-day learning journey, you will be able to confidently comprehend, speak, read, and write basic Sanskrit words, phrases, and sentences, as well as understand simple passages and independently compose error-free sentences. The course provides a strong base for further study of Sanskrit, especially in grammar and language usage. The course includes systematic lessons, authentic learning resources, guided practice, daily quizzes, worksheets, and projects to help you progress from basic concepts to simple sentence construction.
This course is based on the 4-Quadrants approach of the MOOC format which includes pre-recorded video content, live doubt clarification session with the teacher, worksheets and assessments.
Please note:
• Knowledge of Devanagari script is a must. If you are not familiar with Devanagari script, enrol for free and learn here - Learn Devanagari Script
• Familiarity with basic spoken Sanskrit will be an added advantage. Speaking in Sanskrit can be learnt through this free course - Spoken Sanskrit
Target Audience
Beginners aged 15 years and above who wish to begin their journey in Sanskrit.
What will you gain from this course? (Key Benefits / Learning Outcomes)
4-Quadrants approach of the MOOC Methodology
What are the prerequisites to get the best out of this course? (Eligibility)
What is expected during the course to get maximum benefits ?
What is the effort required to complete this course?
This is a 2-credit course, with a total expected student effort of 60 hours.
Effort Breakup
Lectures - 21 hours
Self-Study - 20 hours
Quizzes & worksheets - 8 hours
Project - 6 hours
Assessments - 5 hours
2 Credit - 60 hours (approx.) of learner-effort comprising all learning activities, which is inclusive of attending live sessions, listening to the recorded class material, and completing the assessments prescribed for the course.
Credit Break-Up
Multiple Choice Questions - 70 Marks
Participating and scoring in Kahoot - 10 Marks
Attendance(70% & above) - 10 Marks
Project -10 Marks
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Topic |
Broad Scope |
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वर्णमाला |
Basic varna classifications: Vowels & Consonants, Examples |
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गुणिताक्षराणि, संयुक्ताक्षराणि |
Vowel signs, Consonant Series, Conjunct Consonants, Examples |
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नामपदानि |
Nouns |
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नामपदानि |
Simple Sentence Construction in the Three Numbers (Singular, Dual, and Plural) |
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नामपदानि |
Shabdaroopas - राम , रमा, फलम् |
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क्रियापदानि |
Action Verbs |
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क्रियापदानि |
Present Tense - लट् लकारः , Sentence creation using verb form |
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विभक्त्यर्थः - वाक्यविस्तरः |
Introduction, प्रथमा विभक्तिः ,सम्बोधनप्रथमा विभक्तिः |
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विभक्त्यर्थः - वाक्यविस्तरः |
द्वितीया विभक्तिः |
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विभक्त्यर्थः - वाक्यविस्तरः |
षष्ठी विभक्तिः , Practice sentences |
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विभक्त्यर्थः - वाक्यविस्तरः |
तृतीया विभक्तिः , चतुर्थी विभक्तिः |
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विभक्त्यर्थः - वाक्यविस्तरः |
पञ्चमी विभक्तिः, सप्तमी विभक्तिः |
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विभक्त्यर्थः - वाक्यविस्तरः |
Revision of shabdas & construction of simple sentences |
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कृदन्तानि |
क्त-क्तवतु (past tense) |
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क्रियापदानि |
Future Tense -लृट् लकारः |
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विशेषणानि |
Adjectives & Adverbs |
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संख्याः |
Numbers |
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अव्ययानि , उपसर्गाः |
Avyayas & upsargas |
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कृदन्ताव्ययानि |
क्त्वा - ल्यप् - तुमुन् |
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अवगमनकौशलम्, रचनाकौशलम् |
Comprehension & Composition Exercises |
Yes. The certificate will be awarded from Vyoma Labs upon successful completion of the CBT assessment, participation in and scoring of the Kahoot quiz, maintaining a minimum of 70% attendance, and completion of the assigned project.