I am quite sure you are interested in learning the Sanskrit language, at least the basics of it, since you are reading this blog. If you wish to be acquainted deeply with the reach and scope of the Sanskrit language, I can tell you a few interesting facts about Sanskrit.

 

Sanskrit is not just the language of classical Hindu philosophy or that of historical texts of Buddhism and Jainism. It holds the importance of stature much above all of this!

• Sanskrit is considered the language most appropriate for developing programs in Artificial Intelligence, since its grammar is rule or formula bound and totally logical, and is, therefore, perfect to write algorithms. Scientists at NASA have developed this theory.
• Reciting ancient Sanskrit mantras sharpens one’s memory and develops areas of cognitive skills.
• Pronunciations of Sanskrit words are so clear that reading out or reciting Sanskrit Upanishads or mantras aloud serves as an excellent exercise for facial muscles and vocal cords. Thus, Sanskrit shlokas and mantras are also used as speech therapy for individuals with speaking disorders or for those who experience troubles with vocal cords. 
• Sanskrit is the most ancient language which was used by sages in various fields such as astronomy, medicine, mathematics, astrology, etc.
• Some of the earliest discoveries in mathematics, astronomy, science, surgery, medicine, sociology, politics, and economics have been written in the Sanskrit language.
• Because of its strict grammar rules, Sanskrit is considered the best language for natural language processing.
• Insight of the above benefits of Sanskrit to mankind, The Government of India has proposed to set up the Indian Institute of Translation and Interpretation (IITI) which will have a focus on Sanskrit and other Indian Languages, as per the New Education Policy approved by the Cabinet. These steps taken by the Government of India are increasing the number of job opportunities for Sanskrit Scholars.

Not just India, but the whole world has started recognizing the value of the Sanskrit language and putting it to the betterment of the human race.

 

• Many educational institutes across the United States of America, Australia, and New Zealand offer Sanskrit as a subject in academics.
• Sanskrit is taught in as many as 14 Universities throughout Germany.
• Courses in Sanskrit are offered in at least four universities in the United Kingdom.

If you are planning to learn Sanskrit, and are willing to learn a few simple expressions or phrases or words in Sanskrit to start with, here they are! 

Some of the phrases which are used in daily conversation in Sanskrit, and which are quite simple to learn and use are as follows:

 

• Good morning – सुप्रभातम्
• Good night – शुभरात्रिः
• Good bye – शुभाः ते पन्थानः
• Let us meet again – पुनः मिलामः
• No – नैव किल
• Yes – भवतु
• Sorry – क्षम्यतां
• Welcome – स्वागतम्
• My name is – मम नाम
• I am – अहं
• What is your name – भवतः नाम किम् (while asking a man), भवत्याः नाम किम् (while asking a lady)
• What do you do – भवान् किं (उद्योगं) करोति (while asking a man), भवती किं (उद्योगं) करोति (while asking a lady)
• Where are you from – भवतः ग्रामः
• Wish you a – शुभाशयाः
• Be quiet – मौनमेव 
• Heavy rain – महती वृष्टिः
• Don’t worry – चिन्ता मास्तु
• Please wait – तिष्ठतु 
• Wait a minute – एकक्षणं तिष्ठतु
• I am very hungry – मम तु इदानीं अतीव बुबुक्षा
• Milk – क्षीरम् 
• Please take the notes – टिप्पणीं लिखन्तु
• Come here – अत्र आगच्छतु
• Sit down – उपविशन्तु  
• Officer – अधिकारी/अधिकारिणी
• My friend – मम मित्रं
• Very good – साधु साधु / समीचीनम्
• Awesome – महद् अद्भुतम्
• May I come in – अन्तः आगच्छामि वा
• Suitcase – यानपेटिकाम् 
• Bag – स्यूतम्
• Where shall I buy a ticket – चीटिकां कुत्र क्रीणामि
• Which is the way – कः मार्गः
• No reservation – आरक्षणं नास्ति
• Meet you again – पुनः कदाचित् पश्यामि
• My address – मम गृहसङ्केतः
• Where were you – कुत्र आसीत् भवान्
• I know it – जानामि भोः
• I don’t know – अहं न जानामि
• Come in – आगच्छन्तु

These are just a few basic Sanskrit phrases or expressions. If you wish to learn an enlightening language like Sanskrit in-depth and develop your knowledge and brilliance, you should enroll for a complete course in the Sanskrit language. If you do not have much time to commute for attending conventional classroom training provided by a language training institute, you can go for an online Sanskrit learning course facilitated by an ed-tech platform. Audio-visual Sanskrit learning sessions are as effective as a physical classroom environment for learning the language. In fact, it has added advantages – online Sanskrit classes can be taken even from one’s home with the use of a smartphone or a laptop, and an internet connection. Sanskrit lessons are taught here by professional Sanskrit language trainers or thorough experts in the Sanskrit language who are qualified to teach Sanskrit and even certified.