What are the top ways to learn Sanskrit in just 10 days?
Today as parents we may feel that what is the need to learn Sanskrit and how it is going to help our children or ourselves. Sanskrit is the mother of all languages and especially European and Arabic language has a lot of loan words from Sanskrit. So, in future, if you aspire to learn a foreign language, which is a trend now, you will not only get a head-start but also a career boost. It’s a great source of pride for us that Yoga, Sanskrit, Buddhism-found their birthplace in India and the world today is emulating it.
So today I am going to give you the top ways to learn Sanskrit and I can assure you that if you are dedicated you will learn decent Sanskrit in 10 days.
Sanskrit and books- One unique quality about our country is that the youth, especially among school children, still there is a trend of reading and writing. Books are available at cheap rates in different fairs and flea markets. In fact, there are specific book shops that keep books related to Vedas and Puranas. You may start with a pocket dictionary or simple children’s book which has basic alphabets. The famous Jataka and Panchatantra books were originally written in Sanskrit. If luck would have it, in these flea markets, you will receive not only in-depth knowledge of Sanskrit but also you may end up getting an expert tutor or a friend who is equally interested in learning this legendary language.
Role of the trainer- In every language learning journey, there comes a time where we feel frustrated and monotonous to not find the desired results and that is the time when the role of a trainer becomes even more prominent because you want someone to hold your hand and make you believe that you are not alone. Multibhashi as a company is growing in leaps and bounds and hence it is even more committed to looking for solutions and ideas that may suit your needs. In case you are sceptical about committing the money, I suggest you can take the demo of your trainer and check their approach. Multibhashi is always open to feedback and suggestions. In fact, during the sessions too, all trainees get their class recordings along with relevant assessment and feedback. Since these are all online sessions, hence time and space remain immaterial. From any corner of the world, the trainee can continue to learn.
Sanskrit and local coaching- If you want to learn Sanskrit in India, then ‘Chinmaya Mission’ organises Sanskrit workshops in different parts of India. They have an authentic way of teaching Shlokas from Puranas and plus you get a hang of spirituality as well. Otherwise, in all cities, you may find coaching institutes that teach Sanskrit as it’s a part of the school curriculum of the CBSE board nowadays.
Old school technique- Honestly speaking, Sanskrit needs a bit of memorization. As a teacher, I feel there is no substitute for reading and writing regularly. Of course, the ‘smartphone generation’ would beg to differ. But then, as a teacher and as a parent, I would like to assert the fact that you must take out dedicated time even as little as 15mins every day. With regular practice, slowly you will find your grasping power to increase. It is a boon for a Hindi-speaking person, especially it can help in grasping the writing skills in Sanskrit. However, for a non-Hindi speaking person too, practice is a non-negotiable in learning Sanskrit.
Finally,
If you are approaching the language only for the love of Sanskrit, I would suggest initially do not dive into the complexity of grammar otherwise your love will fizzle out. In our country, there is no dearth of material for learning Sanskrit. If you are a lover of literature, you will surely fall in awe of Sanskrit and its graceful script. I hope with the above resources, you can choose your path and embark on learning this euphoric language.
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