Introduction

Sanskrit language is a classical language of South Asia belonging to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European languages. It arose in South Asia after its predecessor languages had diffused there from the northwest in the late Bronze Age. Sanskrit is the sacred language of Hinduism, the language of classical Hindu philosophy, and of historical texts of Buddhism and Jainism. It was a link language in ancient and medieval South Asia, and upon transmission of Hindu and Buddhist culture to Southeast Asia, East Asia and Central Asia in the early medieval era, it became a language of religion and high culture, and of the political elites in some of these regions. As a result, Sanskrit had a lasting impact on the languages of South Asia, Southeast Asia and East Asia, especially in their formal and learned vocabularies.

Sanskrit belongs to the Indo-European family of languages.

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1.Multibhashi online course

Multibhashi is one of the most famous language learning apps on the internet. Multi-Bhasi provides online classes to learn the Sanskrit language and it is one of the perfect online courses for the beginners to learn the language. There are two main ways to get to know Sanskrit with MultiBhashi, either by signing up for the series of one-to-one online sessions by which you can learn through a conversation with the teacher or also you have an option of webinar classes.        

The classes are based on the subscription: You sign up for a monthly package and can add additional classes if you like. The lessons are usually made in Sanskrit, but if you are a total beginner you can recommend an English instructor.

Meanwhile, the self-study resources include grammar guides, graduated readers with sound recordings, video courses and practical exercises,are of well advanced. So, with proper instruction you will have to develop your own tasks and tools for tests. However, you can use a wealth of knowledge to organise your study with the help of MultiBhashi. 

You can enroll us here.

2.Learnsanskrit.org

The learning website, learn sanskrit.org, aims to help students read “real” Sanskrit as quickly as possible. The lessons on the website focus on the commonly used parts of the Sanskrit grammar, such as word formation, the system of compounds, the appropriate ways to use participles, noun stems, etc. This website also uses clear and correct grammar to avoid confusion on the learner’s side.

The learnsanskrit.org also aims to simplify the learning process without even simplifying the “language” itself. As we all know, some language-learning websites are a bit difficult for learners to comprehend the lessons — which leaves them to find another website instead. But learnsanskrit.org has beginner-friendly lessons that are easy to pick up for every learner. What’s more amazing here is that all the lessons are offered for free!

3.Learn Sanskrit Online

The website was founded by Vidyadhar Bhat, who is a Sanskrit scholar and a teacher who taught Sanskrit for several years in schools and traditional gurukula. Today, Learn Sanskrit Online is managed by a growing team whose goal is to continue developing the website to teach learners using the most convenient ways. Currently, the website continues to release new lessons and improve the platform.

 There are free lessons available on the website, as well as paid one-on-one classes via Skype. The lessons are suitable for beginners up to advanced learners. To make the most out of it, first, try the free lessons offered on the platform. Once you’ve finished them all, then it’s time to try the online classes to enhance your knowledge about Sanskrit grammar. Learning Sanskrit Online is worth your time and money!

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Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit

Established in 1994, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit (SSUS) located at Kalady, Kerala is one of the pioneering Sanskrit Universities in India in teaching, research and innovations. It has eight regional campuses across Kerala. The objective of the University is to impart knowledge in Sanskrit, other Indian and Foreign Languages, Social Sciences and Fine Arts. It is a UGC-recognised university. It is the first University in Kerala to receive the honour in the first cycle of accreditation by NAAC with A grade in 2014. It introduced the Choice Based Credit and Semester System (CBCSS) in 2005. The University implemented the system of Outcome Based Teaching, Learning and Evaluation (OBTLE) at the post graduate level becoming the first University in Kerala to introduce OBTLE in 2018.

Government Sanskrit College, Thiruvananthapuram

It is one of the oldest undergraduate and postgraduate, coeducational college located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1889. The college is affiliated with Kerala University. This college offers different courses in Sanskrit literature. One of the oldest colleges in the city. Dedicated to the learning and teaches  of ancient language Sanskrit.

The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Central Sanskrit University-Guruvayoor Campus College in Puranattukara, Kerala

The Sansthan was established on the 15th October, 1970 as an autonomous organisation registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (Act XXI of 1860) for the development and promotion of Sanskrit all over the country. It is fully funded by the Government of India. It functions as an apex body for propagation and development of Sanskrit and assists the Ministry of Human Resource Development in formulating and implementing various plans and schemes for the development of Sanskrit studies. It has assumed the role of a nodal body for the effective implementation of various recommendations made by the Sanskrit Commission set up by the Government of India, Ministry of Education in 1956 to consider the propagation and development of Sanskrit language and education in all its aspects.