The Sanskrit Alphabet
The Sanskrit Alphabet

Author: Ashwini Kumar Aggarwal

Publisher: Devotees of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ashram

Published: 2017-05-04

Total Pages: 101

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Sanskrit has been revived with the advancement in technology and the incorporation of fonts, keyboard character maps, and Samskrita Bharati. This book gives the complete Alphabet, consisting of Vowels and Consonants, Semivowels, Sibilants and the Aspirate. Special attention is paid to the Vedic letter for "da" found in the RigVeda, and the Vedic nasals formed by euphonic combination known as Ayogavahas. The Vedic Accents namely Udata, Anudata and Svarita are also explained. Reading of Avagraha, Ayogavaha, Visarga and Anusvara is given in detail. Computer typesetting, Unicodes, Keyboard Character maps and relevant Fonts are mentioned. A useful and complete book for the novice, the amateur or the Scholar.

The Sanskrit Alphabet with Vedic Extensions
The Sanskrit Alphabet with Vedic Extensions

Author: Ashwini Kumar Aggarwal

Publisher: Devotees of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ashram

Published: 2021-01-15

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 8195075495

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The Sanskrit Alphabet consists of 56 Letters. There are Vowels, Semivowels, Row Class Consonants, Sibilants and the Aspirate. The Alphabet is called अक्षरम् in Sanskrit. Each letter is clearly enunciated with correct movement of the Tongue. Nasals lend a distinct twang and the Vedic chants are a delight to hear because of Accented Vowels. Reading an Avagraha, Ayogavaha, Visarga and Anusvara is properly explained as all the letters of the Alphabet are laid out threadbare. A section on Unicodes and Typesetting in Devanagari with fonts and keyboard IME supporting Vedic Extensions adds relevant value. While reading Vedic Texts, we notice some letters, characters and symbols that are in addition to the standard Sanskrit Alphabet. These characters are the accent marks, sandhi symbols, additional letters and punctuation, that are found in Vedic Sanskrit. There are various samhita recensions of the Veda manuscripts available today, and they differ in the usage of accents and symbols, and also in the enunciation while chanting aloud. Each ashram and gurukul and pundit or scholar needs to be aware of the tone and pitch during recitation and chanting of the Vedas. Even university professors and researchers delving into the Vedas need to be aware of the correct meaning and application of these verses. Furthermore, as we move from offset printing and metal type setting to the computer and smartphone era, this book serves as an invaluable resource. This book builds upon our popular title "The Sanskrit Alphabet". Infused with manuscript passages from the Satapatha Brahmana, Vajasaneyi Madhyandina Samhita, Samaveda and Krishna Yajurveda to illustrate Vedic Symbols. A useful and complete book for the novice, the amateur or the Scholar.

Sharada Lipi
Sharada Lipi

Author: Ashwini Kumar Aggarwal

Publisher: Devotees of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ashram

Published: 2020-04-06

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 8194600839

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Sanskrit संस्कृत is commonly written in the देवनागरी Devanagari script, whereas English is written in the Roman script. Earlier Sanskrit was written in the Sharada Lipi also. This script flourished post the golden age of the Gupta period in India circa 2nd to 13th century CE, and continued to be used till as recently as the 18th century. India's Finance Minister Hon. Nirmala Sitharaman on 1st Feb 2020 during presentation of the Union Budget in point No 20 recited a verse in Kashmiri and displayed the graphic of a poem written in Sharada Lipi. This book attempts to elucidate the Sharada lipi as found in ancient Sanskrit texts. This makes it an invaluable resource for the linguist and the scholar who is helping to revive the script. It is hoped this book will enable avid readers to decipher the wisdom in the ancient texts and come up with some amazing and much needed scientific inventions. The Śāradā script is an abugida writing system of the Brahmi family. It is commonly spelt as Sharda or Sharada. It was in use for ‎Sanskrit and Kashmiri languages. Even today, birth horoscopes are made by pundits using this script in Kashmir. The Gurmukhi script used in writing the Punjabi language is a descendant of Śāradā Lipi.

Sanskrit Alphabet (Devanagari) Study Book Volume 1 Single Letters
Sanskrit Alphabet (Devanagari) Study Book Volume 1 Single Letters

Author: Medha Michika

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2015-08-20

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781515340140

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This series of two books is designed for the systematic learning of Devanagari, the alphabet script generally used for written Sanskrit. By completing the study of these two books, one may be able to read and write Sanskrit words and sentences adequately. This first book of the series covers all of the letters in the Sanskrit alphabet. Pronunciation, a guided handwriting practice area with the order of writing strokes, and word examples are provided for each letter.

The Cambridge Introduction to Sanskrit
The Cambridge Introduction to Sanskrit

Author: Antonia Ruppel

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2017-03-21

Total Pages: 447

ISBN-13: 1107088283

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This book uses modern pedagogical methods and tools that allow students to grasp straightforward original Sanskrit texts within weeks.

Sanskrit Sandhi Handbook
Sanskrit Sandhi Handbook

Author: Ashwini Kumar Aggarwal

Publisher: Devotees of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ashram

Published: 2019-09-08

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9353962781

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The Sanskrit Alphabet consists of Vowels, Semivowels, Nasals, Row class Consonants, Sibilants, Aspirate, and the Ayogavahas, new unseen sounds that result only during Talking and Chanting. In Speech what comes naturally is called Sandhi. As one speaks fluently, there is a merging of sounds of some of the Adjacent Words. A slight change in spelling is noticed accordingly while Speaking, the same when Written down is called Sandhi. Reading aloud an Avagraha and Visarga properly is what makes the language beautiful and lends power and grace to both the Speaker and the Listener. This book covers all major Sandhis, namely Svarana Dirgha, Guna, Vriddhi, Yan, Ayav, Jashtvam, Chartvam, Visarga, Anusvara, and many specific Sandhis used only during word-formation from the Roots. It explicitly mentions the correct Ashtadhyayi Sutra of Panini and lucidly explains the background process. A chapter on Vedic Sandhis covers the sounds known as Ayogavahas in some detail. A useful and complete book for the novice, the amateur or the Scholar.

Sanskrit for Seekers
Sanskrit for Seekers

Author: Dennis Waite

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2014-05-30

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13: 1782792260

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Learn the rudiments of Sanskrit to enable you to read the script, pronounce words and look them up in a dictionary. Sanskrit for Seekers utilizes the ITRANS transliteration scheme commonly found on the Internet. ,

Devanagari Sanskrit Workbook - Samskrutha Abyasha Pusthakam
Devanagari Sanskrit Workbook - Samskrutha Abyasha Pusthakam

Author: S B

Publisher:

Published: 2020-01-07

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 9781656870452

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Sanskrit is considered the mother of all languages and the original language of yoga. 'Devanagari Sanskrit Workbook' is an easy, new and fun way to set your child on the path of learning and building a solid foundation in Sanskrit language. This jumbo workbook is full of practice activities designed specifically for children from western countries with little or no exposure to Indic languages. Salient features: * Exposure to Alphabets and numbers in Devanagari script * Plenty of practice included for essential language skills - Phonics, tracing, viewing, reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, spelling and grammar * Learn commonly used words - picture dictionary for colors, animals, shapes, parts of body, food, tell time, family members, and much more * Simple, lively and engaging fun activities - like coloring, cut and paste, connect the dots, maze, crosswords, puzzles, etc * Yoga pose names and Slokhas for reading practice * Cute colorful illustrations, snip-apart flashcards and handy charts * Easy to follow instructions in English and simplified kid-friendly transliteration * Home school friendly - no prior knowledge or tutor required * Bite size lessons - one word at a time * Meaningful, enjoyable and hands-on learning * Review pages and Answer key included to reinforce concepts * Award certificate included * 400+ jumbo notebook size pages with 100+ activity pages This is an upgraded version of the Sanskrit workbook ( https: //www.amazon.com/dp/1694928829) and recommended for children aged 6-8

A Sanskrit-English Dictionary
A Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Author: Monier Monier-Williams

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House

Published: 1899

Total Pages: 1400

ISBN-13: 9788120831056

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This new edition includes numerous printed Sanskrit texts and works and three Indian journeys the author had undertaken. All the words are arranged etymologically and philologically with special reference to cognate Indo-European languages.