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- Complete Sanskrit speak and understand a new language (Teach Yourself) (2014)
- The Cambridge Introduction to Sanskrit (2017)
- Sanskrit For Beginners (Cornell Workbook): An Adaptable Journal To Practice Learning Sanskrit Phrases, Alphabet, Grammar and Translations (2018)
- Sanskrit Alphabet (Devanagari) Study Book Volume 1 Single letters (English and Sanskrit Edition) (2015)
- Yogavataranam: The Translation of Yoga: A New Approach to Sanskrit, Integrating Traditional and Academic Methods and Based on Classic Yoga Texts, for University Courses, Yoga Programs, and Self Study (2015)
- A Crash Course to Learn the Devanagari Script: Used for Hindi, Marathi, and Sanskrit Languages (Setubandh Language Series) (Volume 3) (2013)
- Devavanipravesika: An Introduction to the Sanskrit Language (1999)
- Enjoyable Sanskrit Grammar Volume 1 Workbook (2016)
- Awakening with Sanskrit: Introduction to the Sacred Language of Yoga (2019)
- Enjoyable Sanskrit Grammar Volume 1 Basic Structure of the Language (2016)
- Sanskrit Grammar (Dover Language Guides) (2003)
- Sanskrit Alphabet (Devanagari) Study Book Volume 2 Conjunct consonants & Exercises on mantras and slokas (Sanskrit Edition) (2015)
- Varna Shiksha: The Qualities, Colors, Genders and Devatas of the Letters of the Sanskrit Alphabet (2015)
- Indo-European Cognate Dictionary (2018)
- Dictionary of Sanskrit Names (2002)
Complete Sanskrit speak and understand a new language (Teach Yourself) (2014)
Designed for complete beginners, and tested for years with real learners, 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.
The Cambridge Introduction to Sanskrit (2017)
Ideal for courses in beginning Sanskrit or self-study, this textbook employs modern, tried-and-tested pedagogical methods and tools, but requires no prior knowledge of ancient languages or linguistics. Devanāgarī script is introduced over several chapters and used in parallel with transliteration for several chapters more, allowing students to progress in learning Sanskrit itself while still mastering the script.
Sanskrit For Beginners (Cornell Workbook): An Adaptable Journal To Practice Learning Sanskrit Phrases, Alphabet, Grammar and Translations (2018)
This would make the ideal adaptable notebook for those seeking to learn the Sanskrit language. The workbook contains a customised, glossy front cover and 108 pages of blank 8.5 x 11 inch Cornell note paper, the perfect size for plenty of note writing space. The Cornell note taking system is designed to provide a methodical and accessible format for writing and organising notes.
Sanskrit Alphabet (Devanagari) Study Book Volume 1 Single letters (English and Sanskrit Edition) (2015)
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.
Yogavataranam: The Translation of Yoga: A New Approach to Sanskrit, Integrating Traditional and Academic Methods and Based on Classic Yoga Texts, for University Courses, Yoga Programs, and Self Study (2015)
The traditional Indian method of learning Sanskrit is through oral transmission, by first memorizing texts and then learning their meaning. The Western academic approach methodically teaches the alphabet, declensions, grammar, syntax, and vocabulary building.
A Crash Course to Learn the Devanagari Script: Used for Hindi, Marathi, and Sanskrit Languages (Setubandh Language Series) (Volume 3) (2013)
This is the second edition of our highly acclaimed first one. This edition is almost three times as large, with lot more opportunities to practice what is learned, and with more in-depth explanation of concepts and nuances involved. This edition is presented as a Programmed Text to make sure that the student grasps the idea before going ahead with a poorly understood concept or entity.
Devavanipravesika: An Introduction to the Sanskrit Language (1999)
Presents the facts of Sanskrit language primarily as they show themselves in use in literature, and only secondarily as they laid down by the native grammarians.
Enjoyable Sanskrit Grammar Volume 1 Workbook (2016)
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.
Awakening with Sanskrit: Introduction to the Sacred Language of Yoga (2019)
Awakening with Sanskrit: Introduction to the Sacred Language of Yoga chronicles an autobiography of a yogi who discovers a way out of grief—within her own voice. Having survived a near-death experience at 16, Dr. Katy Jane traveled to Nepal where she heard the Vedas in Sanskrit for the first time. Learning to chant the Sanskrit alphabet awakened her to the goal of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras (samadhi)and gave her a daily spiritual practice that leads to effortless transcendental meditation.
Enjoyable Sanskrit Grammar Volume 1 Basic Structure of the Language (2016)
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.
Sanskrit Grammar (Dover Language Guides) (2003)
As Latin is key to the study of Western classics, so Sanskrit is the gateway to understanding ancient Indian literature.
Sanskrit Alphabet (Devanagari) Study Book Volume 2 Conjunct consonants & Exercises on mantras and slokas (Sanskrit Edition) (2015)
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 second book covers conjunct consonants and contains exercises on verses of prayers.
Varna Shiksha: The Qualities, Colors, Genders and Devatas of the Letters of the Sanskrit Alphabet (2015)
Varna Shiksha describes the qualities, colors, genders and Devatas of the 50 letters of the Sanskrit alphabet, and the unique and profound benefits of speaking the different letters of Sanskrit. This ancient text shows that every letter of the Sanskrit alphabet is a particle of infinity, a treasure of knowledge and organizing power.
Indo-European Cognate Dictionary (2018)
A new type of dictionary. An indispensable reference for language learners within the Indo-European language family, as well as for any who love words and want to deepen their understanding of English, or any of these other languages. This dictionary records words from 32 languages, covering eight of the nine living branches of the Indo-European language ‘tree’.
Dictionary of Sanskrit Names (2002)
This long-awaited dictionary provides an extensive list of ancient, beautiful Sanskrit names, along with their significance and spiritual meanings. Numerous references to the classical scriptures of India are included to help in research and further study of a name.
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Oswaal CBSE Term 2 Hindi-A, Hindi-B, English, Science, Social Science, Mathematics, Sanskrit, Computer Applications Combined Class 9 Sample Question Papers Book (For Term-2 2022 Exam)
Author(s): Oswaal Editorial Board
ID: 3218892, Publisher: Oswaal Books and Learning Private Limited, Year: 2022, Size: 20 Mb, Format: pdf
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