Sanskrit Alphabet (Devanagari) Study Book Volume 1 Single Letters

Sanskrit Alphabet (Devanagari) Study Book Volume 1 Single Letters
Author: Medha Michika
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-08-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781515340140

This series of two books is designed for the systematic learning of Devanagari, the alphabet script generally used for written Sanskrit. By completing the study of these two books, one may be able to read and write Sanskrit words and sentences adequately. This first book of the series covers all of the letters in the Sanskrit alphabet. Pronunciation, a guided handwriting practice area with the order of writing strokes, and word examples are provided for each letter.

The Cambridge Introduction to Sanskrit

The Cambridge Introduction to Sanskrit
Author: Antonia Ruppel
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 447
Release: 2017-03-21
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1107088283

This book uses modern pedagogical methods and tools that allow students to grasp straightforward original Sanskrit texts within weeks.

The Sanskrit Alphabet with Vedic Extensions

The Sanskrit Alphabet with Vedic Extensions
Author: Ashwini Kumar Aggarwal
Publisher: Devotees of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ashram
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2021-01-15
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 8195075495

The Sanskrit Alphabet consists of 56 Letters. There are Vowels, Semivowels, Row Class Consonants, Sibilants and the Aspirate. The Alphabet is called अक्षरम् in Sanskrit. Each letter is clearly enunciated with correct movement of the Tongue. Nasals lend a distinct twang and the Vedic chants are a delight to hear because of Accented Vowels. Reading an Avagraha, Ayogavaha, Visarga and Anusvara is properly explained as all the letters of the Alphabet are laid out threadbare. A section on Unicodes and Typesetting in Devanagari with fonts and keyboard IME supporting Vedic Extensions adds relevant value. While reading Vedic Texts, we notice some letters, characters and symbols that are in addition to the standard Sanskrit Alphabet. These characters are the accent marks, sandhi symbols, additional letters and punctuation, that are found in Vedic Sanskrit. There are various samhita recensions of the Veda manuscripts available today, and they differ in the usage of accents and symbols, and also in the enunciation while chanting aloud. Each ashram and gurukul and pundit or scholar needs to be aware of the tone and pitch during recitation and chanting of the Vedas. Even university professors and researchers delving into the Vedas need to be aware of the correct meaning and application of these verses. Furthermore, as we move from offset printing and metal type setting to the computer and smartphone era, this book serves as an invaluable resource. This book builds upon our popular title "The Sanskrit Alphabet". Infused with manuscript passages from the Satapatha Brahmana, Vajasaneyi Madhyandina Samhita, Samaveda and Krishna Yajurveda to illustrate Vedic Symbols. A useful and complete book for the novice, the amateur or the Scholar.

Enjoyable Sanskrit Grammar Volume 1 Basic Structure of the Language

Enjoyable Sanskrit Grammar Volume 1 Basic Structure of the Language
Author: Medha Michika
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2016-10-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781539432111

This book is the revision of the book "Sanskrit Grammar for Vedanta Students." This series provides basic Sanskrit grammar which is sufficient to allow the student to read slokas and commentaries on Bhagavad Gita. I changed the title to "Enjoyable Sanskrit Grammar" because the more I teach the more I find that the impediment in learning Sanskrit is not intellectual, but psychological. As repeatedly emphasized by my respected guru, Sri Pujya Svami Dayananda Sarasvati, it is important to be relaxed and make the study enjoyable. In this book the presentation of the topics is based purely on the tradition, but at the same time I have tried to make it easily understandable by the student in the modern scheme. Throughout this series of grammar books, the knowledge of Sanskrit grammar is presented for understanding, rather than just memorizing. Only when the grammar and Panini's system to explain the grammar are understood, can one fully enjoy the language and the knowledge given through it. This series of books is therefore useful not only for students of scriptures in Sanskrit, but also for those who just want to gain an overview of the linguistics aspect of the Sanskrit language.

The Sanskrit Alphabet

The Sanskrit Alphabet
Author: Ashwini Kumar Aggarwal
Publisher: Devotees of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ashram
Total Pages: 101
Release: 2017-05-04
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

Sanskrit has been revived with the advancement in technology and the incorporation of fonts, keyboard character maps, and Samskrita Bharati. This book gives the complete Alphabet, consisting of Vowels and Consonants, Semivowels, Sibilants and the Aspirate. Special attention is paid to the Vedic letter for "da" found in the RigVeda, and the Vedic nasals formed by euphonic combination known as Ayogavahas. The Vedic Accents namely Udata, Anudata and Svarita are also explained. Reading of Avagraha, Ayogavaha, Visarga and Anusvara is given in detail. Computer typesetting, Unicodes, Keyboard Character maps and relevant Fonts are mentioned. A useful and complete book for the novice, the amateur or the Scholar.

Sanskrit is Fun Part 1

Sanskrit is Fun Part 1
Author: Warwick Jessup
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 812083545X

The first group of books entitled Sanskrit is Fun (Parts I-III) introduce the learners to the Devanagari alphabets, grouping the letters according to their place of articulation, called 'Family', which comprises both the vowels and consonants. Learners are first taught how to draw the letters. Learning and teaching is also helped by the humorous presentation of the letters in the form of animals figures. The next step is to add vowel to the consonants, and then to teach joint (compound) consonants. Finally words and sentences are formed.

Sanskrit Alphabet (Devanagari) Study Book Volume 1 Single Letters

Sanskrit Alphabet (Devanagari) Study Book Volume 1 Single Letters
Author: Medha Michika
Publisher:
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2017-03-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781520274614

This series of two books is designed for the systematic learning of Devanagari, the alphabet script generally used for written Sanskrit. By completing the study of these two books, one may be able to read and write Sanskrit words and sentences adequately.This first book of the series covers all of the letters in the Sanskrit alphabet. Pronunciation, a guided handwriting practice area with the order of writing strokes, and word examples are provided for each letter.