संस्कृतव्याकरण-प्रदीपिका -
भारतीयज्ञानपरम्परायाः प्रवेशद्वारम्
Simplifying Sanskrit Grammar: The Gateway to Indian Knowlege Systems(IKS)
Sanskrit has served for centuries as one of the principal mediums through which the knowledge of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) has been preserved and transmitted. A vast body of literature spanning across economics, philosophy, medicine, science, arts, metallurgy, and other disciplines is articulated through this language of remarkable precision. To gain a deeper and more accurate understanding of foundational texts, familiarity with Sanskrit grammar is essential, as it governs the structure, meaning, and interpretation of the language. Classical Sanskrit works—often composed in concise forms such as sutra-s and karika-s—encode complex ideas through precise grammatical constructions and technical terminology. Many key concepts in shastric literature derive their meaning from verbal roots and systematic grammatical processes. A strong grounding in Sanskrit grammar therefore enables learners to read, analyse and interpret primary sources with clarity, allowing them to engage directly with the intellectual traditions that form the foundation of Indian Knowledge Systems. This course is offered through VIKALPA (Vyoma Indigenous Knowledge Centre for holistic, Accounting, Law, Political Science and Administration), a research centre approved by the IKS Division of MoE. This course is facilitated by two eminent scholars Dr. Venkatasubramanian P and Vid. Amogha Rao, who brings over 32 years of cumulative experience in teaching Sanskrit grammar.
About the Course
Target Audience
- IKS Researchers and Professionals
- Students wanting to unearth the IKS knowledge in Sanskrit based texts
- Sanskrit enthusiasts
What will you gain from this course? (Key Benefits / Learning Outcomes)
The learning outcomes of the course include (but are not limited to):
- Understand the Sanskrit Language Structure through Basic Grammar Concepts
- Gain the grammatical competence required to engage with classical Sanskrit texts across diverse domains of Indian Knowledge Systems such as Accounting, Governance, Management, Economics, Law, Political Science, Administration, Philosophy, Medicine, Literature, etc.
- Build a strong grammatical foundation required to begin self- reading Sanskrit original texts central to Indian Knowledge Systems(IKS).
- Develop the ability to understand the components in a Sanskrit sentence or a verse and help you interpret meanings more accurately to avoid common misinterpretations.
- Strengthening of linguistic analytical skills.
What are the materials/support you get?
- Recorded videos and audios, which you can access anytime, from any device.
- Extensive practice exercises.
- Doubt clarifications
Note: Vyoma is in the process of developing a textbook and practice exercise book for this course. Two volumes of the 5-volume series are currently available, and learners are highly encouraged to obtain them as reference and practice material to support their study during the course.
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What are the pre-requisites? (Eligibility)
- Knowledge of Devanagari script is a must.
- Knowledge of letters, words and basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) would help.
What is expected during the course to get maximum benefits?
- This will be a fast-paced course and will attempt to empower the learner with an overview of all topics in Sanskrit Grammar. The learner is expected to adapt to this fast-paced course, understand the concepts, and apply it to their IKS area.
- Regular attendance.
- Practice assignments, projects, etc if done on a regular basis shall give maximum benefits.
What is the effort required to complete this course?
This includes the time for attending the live sessions, listening to the recorded class material, solving exercises in the book and worksheets, and completing the projects and assessments prescribed for the course.
The projects that the students may be asked to do would be to help prepare physical and digital charts, summarising of concepts through AI tools, etc
Effort Breakup
Lectures - 60h
Tutorials and Self Study - 60h
Projects - 64h
Learners can also volunteer at the end of the course to work with the teacher on other volumes of the grammar book , that is planned.
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The methodology of the course shall be as follows:
- Concepts in a particular topic shall be taught.
- Worked examples/exercises shall be taught.
- Practice exercises shall be given.
- Weekend (computer-based) chapter MCQ tests/projects and assignments will be given.
- Total anticipated teaching hours - around 60 hours
- Student involvement outside the class hours - 120 hours
- Total minimum engagement - 180 hours.
| Topic | Broad Scope |
| वर्णविचारः | Basic varna classifications: Gunitakshara-s, Samyuktakshara-s, Examples, Dictation. |
| सन्धिः | Introduction to Sandhi-s, classification of sandhi-s and detailed study of svara sandhi-s, vyanjana sandhi-s and visarga sandhi-s. |
| सर्वनाम | Definition of pronouns like तद्, एतद्, इदम्, अस्मद्, युष्मद्; Simple Sentences using these pronouns. |
| सुबन्तम् | 30+ useful shabda forms along with tips and tricks to remember shabda forms. |
| तिङन्तम् | Introduction of 4 लकारs; Formulas to remember common verb forms. |
| विभक्त्यर्थः | Error-free sentence construction. |
| संख्या, विशेषणम्, अव्ययम्, उपसर्गः | Definitions and Example Sentences. |
| कृदन्तम् | Introduction to various कृत् suffixes like क्त, क्तवतु,; शतृ, शानच्; तव्य, अनीयर् and कृदन्ताव्ययानि; simple sentences. |
| तद्धितान्तम् | परिभाषा; अपत्यार्थक; भावार्थक-तद्धित; Examples; sentences. |
| स्त्रीप्रत्ययाः | पुंलिङ्ग-स्त्रीलिङ्गरूपाणि । |
| समासः | Definition; समासनियमाः; समासभेदाः; कोष्ठकम्; एकम् उदाहरणम् । |
| कारकम् | Introduction; षट्कारकाणि; उदाहरणानि; प्रसिद्ध-उपपदविभक्ति-नियमाः । |
| प्रयोगः | कर्तरि; कर्मणि; भावे; कोष्ठकम्; परिवर्तनं त्रिषु लकारेषु – लट्, लङ्, लोट् । |
| अन्वय-रचना | अन्वय-रचना & The steps in decoding the meaning of a shloka will be taught at the end |
Yes, period assessments/Kahoots will be conducted during the course and at the end. Participants who score more than 60% shall be given an e-certificate from Vyoma Labs.
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