This Sanskrit course introduces the student to foundational concepts of accurate Sanskrit pronunciation. By the end of this course, the students will be able to:

· Understand the necessity and importance of correct pronunciation

· Pronounce each letter, basic sounds and complex words with an acceptable level of accuracy

· Distinguish correct pronunciation of text from incorrect pronunciation

· Correctly pronounce selected daily prayers and verses

Course materials:

The course is based upon the book “Sanskrit Pronunciation: A Comprehensive Guide” by HH Lokanath Swami. (Students may purchase this book from Amazon).

LINK: https://www.amazon.in/SANSKRIT-PRONUNCIATION-comprehensive-guide-Lokanath/dp/8193963628/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=sanskrit+pronunciation&qid=1624073742&sr=8-1

Some exercise sheets will be provided separately to support the student’s learning in between sessions.

Target audience:

Anyone who is interested in tuning one’s tongue to perfect Sanskrit phonetics. This is a beginner’s level course but will cover the course contents in some detail. There are no pre-requisites for this course other than a recommended minimum age of 10 years.

NOTE: We will not cover the “chandas” or the meters in this course.