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.

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.

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

First Steps Towards Sanskrit: Language, Linguistics and Culture is an accessible first introduction to this ancient Indian language. Complete beginners are introduced to the language from scratch. Key terms are explained clearly and there is an extensive glossary to assist the reader who is unfamiliar with the terminology of language learning. By the end of the book, learners will have grasped the basics of the language and be prepared to engage readily in an introductory college or university course or through private study. The addition of cultural, linguistic and historical notes will appeal to learners with diverse interests, ranging from religious studies and philosophy to yoga and comparative or historical linguistics. The book includes references to classical and modern European languages. Parallels are also drawn with Indic languages where these are relevant, particularly as concerns the writing system. No knowledge of any language other than English is, however, presupposed. This book is ideal for both self-study and in-class use as a primer or core text for pre-sessional courses.

Sanskrit is considered the mother of all languages and the original language of yoga. 'Devanagari Sanskrit Workbook' is an easy, new and fun way to set your child on the path of learning and building a solid foundation in Sanskrit language. This jumbo workbook is full of practice activities designed specifically for children from western countries with little or no exposure to Indic languages. Salient features: * Exposure to Alphabets and numbers in Devanagari script * Plenty of practice included for essential language skills - Phonics, tracing, viewing, reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, spelling and grammar * Learn commonly used words - picture dictionary for colors, animals, shapes, parts of body, food, tell time, family members, and much more * Simple, lively and engaging fun activities - like coloring, cut and paste, connect the dots, maze, crosswords, puzzles, etc * Yoga pose names and Slokhas for reading practice * Cute colorful illustrations, snip-apart flashcards and handy charts * Easy to follow instructions in English and simplified kid-friendly transliteration * Home school friendly - no prior knowledge or tutor required * Bite size lessons - one word at a time * Meaningful, enjoyable and hands-on learning * Review pages and Answer key included to reinforce concepts * Award certificate included * 400+ jumbo notebook size pages with 100+ activity pages This is an upgraded version of the Sanskrit workbook ( https: //www.amazon.com/dp/1694928829) and recommended for children aged 6-8

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.

Designed for complete beginners, and tested for years with real learners, Complete Sanskrit offers a bridge from the textbook to the real world, enabling you to learn the grammar, understand the vocabulary and even how to translate the inscriptions and texts from this ancient and religiously significant Indian language. Structured around authentic material, and introducing the Devangari script for those who wish to take their understanding further, this first updated new edition for some twenty years also features: -15 learning units plus glossary and reference section -Authentic materials - language taught through key texts -Teaches the key skills - reading and understanding Sanskrit grammar and vocabulary -Covers Devangari script -A new Preface and updated further resources -Additional learning activities -Self tests and learning activities - see and track your own progress Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

Sanskrit Non-Translatables is a path-breaking and audacious attempt at Sanskritizing the English language and enriching it with powerful Sanskrit words. It continues the original and innovative idea of nontranslatability of Sanskrit, first introduced in the book, Being Different. For English readers, this should be the starting point of the movement to resist the digestion of Sanskrit into English, by introducing loanwords into their English vocabulary without translation. The book presents a thorough mechanism of the process of digestion and examines the loss of adhikara for Sanskrit because of translating its core ideas into English. The movement launched by this book will resist this and stop the programs that seek to turn Sanskrit into a dead language by translating all its treasures to render it redundant. It discusses fifty-four non-translatables across various genres that are being commonly mistranslated. It empowers English speakers with the knowledge and arguments to introduce these Sanskrit words into their daily speech with confidence. Every lover of India’s sanskriti will benefit from the book and become a cultural ambassador propagating it through routine communications.