Introduction
Learning a second language can be difficult and time consuming for some people and on the other hand, it may be effortless and quick for other people. It mostly depends on the individual’s dedication to effectively learn the language. However, it can also be conditional on the person’s capability to grasp the knowledge. By this it means that all learners are different but it does not mean that slow learners are not capables to learning the Sanskrit language. Sanskrit, as we all know, is the mother of all the languages. It 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 language is believed to be 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.
Easy tips to learn Sanskrit language.
1. Online/Offline language class.
The easiest yet effective way to learn the Sanskrit language is to take an online or offline language class according to your choice. I personally recommend taking the online class in times of pandemic and for your comfort. You can join Multibhashi’s Sanskrit language course to help yourself grasp the language in a quick and effective way to be able to make use of the language in your day-to-day life as well as to eventually get to know the benefits for learning the language.
2. Do Yoga & Chant ancient Sanskrit mantras.
For one’s health benefits, we strongly suggest to spare an hour each day to let your mind and body relax by doing yoga and meditation. Also, Sanskrit precisely attached us to the classical form of yoga that has been orally repeated for years. Each word of Sanskrit is believed to have its own consciousness, reciting ancient Sanskrit mantras will definitely help sharpen your memory and cognitive skills which of course, will be immensely beneficial for you.
3. Read Sanskrit books.
There are many options available for beginners Sanskrit books which you can get easily from the book’s shops nearby or from online. As a beginner, you can buy the book – Complete Sanskrit: A Comprehensive Guide to Reading and Understanding Sanskrit, with Original Texts (Teach Yourself) to read and help yourself understand better of the language.
4. Watch YouTube’s Beginner Sanskrit videos.
You can also watch the Sanskrit beginners learning videos on YouTube in your leisure time to grasp all the possible knowledge which will be profitable for you in learning the language.
The tips above are the ones that can help you learn Sanskrit at your own efficiency. Moreover, learners need to understand that practice is the only key to expand their understanding about the language.
