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Sanskrit for University Students

For students of Sanskrit, philosophy, history, linguistics and Indian studies who need to read sources in the original.

At university, Sanskrit is a tool as much as a subject: it gives you direct access to the texts your discipline depends on. Whether you are beginning from the script or need to strengthen grammar for reading, we work from your current level towards the texts you want to read.

How we teach university students

  • Grammar taught with the traditional terminology, so that commentaries and reference works make sense
  • Reading method: splitting sandhi and compounds, prose order, and translation
  • Texts chosen to suit your field, read word by word
  • A pace that fits around lectures and examinations

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  • Why this courseIf you are starting Sanskrit from the beginning.

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  • Why this courseFor students of Indian philosophy and religion; includes selected sūtras of the Tattvārthasūtra.

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Questions we are often asked

Can you help with a specific text from my course?

Often, yes. Tell us the text and your level when you enquire. Where it falls within the teacher's training we can plan guided reading; where it does not, we will say so.

Do you prepare students for university or competitive examinations?

Our classes teach the language and how to read texts. We do not offer examination-specific coaching for university or competitive exams at present.

Tell us about the learner

We will suggest a starting point and arrange a free counselling session.

Who is the learner?

॥ विद्या ददाति विनयम् ॥

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  • School, beginner, Shloka or Jain philosophy
  • In English or Hindi, at a time that suits you
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