Introduction:

Sanskrit is an ancient language of the Indo-European family, from which is descended many languages found in northern India. The language is also known as ‘devabhaashaa’ (the language of the gods) or ‘devavaani’ (voice of the gods). Since the 10th century CE, Sanskrit has been primarily written in the Devanaagari script, but it is common for the language to be printed or written in Indian vernacular scripts. The word Sanskrit is derived from the word ‘samyak kritam’ meaning “polished” or “perfectly done”. The earliest form of Sanskrit is known as Vedic Sanskrit and was spoken by the people of India in the second millennium BCE. Classical Sanskrit, mostly associated with religion, philosophy, and literature, emerged later in the 5th century BCE after PagaNini’s extensive grammar codified the language.

Sanskrit has a rich literary tradition whose most famous poet and playwright is Kalidasa, mostly known for his compositions Meghadutam, Kumaarasambhavam, Abhijnaanasakuntalam, and Raghuvamsam. The Vedas are written in the Sanskrit language and are the roots of Vedic culture. They are considered to be a collection of great knowledge and spiritual puissance. Now Samskrita Bharati an NGO has taken initiative to popularize this language.

Now, if you want to learn the Sanskrit language and you are living in Kolkata or want to learn a language in Kolkata, then you are at the right place. In this blog we will explore the best places to learn the Sanskrit language in Kolkata.

• 1)Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture 

The Department of Sanskrit & Philosophy under the School of Indian Heritage, RKMVERI conducts a series of programs to teach Sanskrit and a little of the treasures of the wisdom of the Sanskrit literature as an outreach activity to people of all age groups and all walks of life. These programs start from the preliminary level and are taught to people of all age groups and all walks of life, and on Sundays so as to enable working people also to enroll in the programs. Communicative Sanskrit is a three-­tier program divided over a period of 6 months. There is a preliminary, intermediate, and advanced level.

• 2)Surabharati Sanskrit Institute

An Institute of oriental study and culture special objective being to train up and present Sanskrit Dramas, both new and classical for the propagation of Indian ideology of universalism and to encourage and develop World peace movement throughout the Universe. SSI Runs Sanskrit Education as per the syllabus of Bangiya Sanskrita Siksha Parisad, Govt of West Bengal from which the students get certificates. They also train students of all age groups to speak Sanskrit fluently within a short specific period and to read, understand and pronounce the Sanskrit text of Gita, Mahabharata, etc.

• 3)The Sanskrit College & University

The Sanskrit College and University are among the first higher-education institutions in the state of West Bengal to introduce the CBCS. There will be six semesters in the 3 years B. A (Honours) program. It is constituted of 14 Core Courses, 2 Ability Enhancement compulsory courses, 2 Skill Enhancement courses, 4 Discipline Specific Elective courses, and 4 Interdisciplinary Generic Elective courses. They also offer Post Graduate courses in Sanskrit so you can pursue your career in the same language.

• 4)Women’s College

The department of Sanskrit has its own seminar library. They are lenient in borrowing and lending books. They try to help their students with necessary books from their personal collection also. The Department of Sanskrit aspires to prepare students by focusing on their overall development. The students are advised to participate in different co-curricular activities provided by the college and also outside the institution. The teaching method involves study material along with PowerPoint presentations. The department of Sanskrit aims to provide students with a conceptual foundation in the discipline and its various sub-disciplines.

• 5)Vivekananda College for Women, Barisha, Kolkata-08

The Department of Sanskrit was established in the year of 1961, the same year the college was founded. Two courses were introduced – Pre-University Course and B.A Pass Course. The Pre-University course was replaced by the Higher Secondary Course in 1976.

Salient Features: Two courses are being taught since 2001 – B.A. Hons. Course (Sanskrit Advanced) B.A. General Course (Sanskrit General).

Medium of Instruction: Bengali, English & Sanskrit.

Classroom lectures strictly follow textbooks. It is mandatory for students to follow textbooks in the classroom.

Learning the Devanagari script is mandatory.

Co-curricular activities like elocution, recitation, and staging drama in Sanskrit to develop oratory skills in the language side by side with writing skills.

Remedial classes for better assimilation of the subject. The average Result is good.

• Conclusion

No one can only learn languages by going to good places but you have to be disciplined, dedicated towards learning, have the self-confidence to learn, and the most importantly consistent. You have to follow them throughout your learning. And also above mentioned some best places to learn Sanskrit in Kolkata. You can choose at your convenience. Also you can join Multibhashi for language learning join today.Click here