Advanced Spoken Sanskrit Course | Prof. Anuradha Choudry | IIT Kharagpur
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 133 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Categories | Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit Points | 2 |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Start Date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| End Date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends | 02 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Registration Ends | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 29 Mar 2026 IST |
| NCrF Level | 4.5 — 8.0 |
Unlock the Master Key to Indian Knowledge Systems with Advanced Spoken Sanskrit
In an era where the National Education Policy (NEP) is championing the integration of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) into modern curricula, proficiency in Sanskrit emerges not merely as an academic pursuit, but as a vital master key. This ancient language unlocks a vast repository of wisdom spanning philosophy, science, mathematics, yoga, and literature. Building on the resounding success of its foundational and intermediate courses, the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur now presents the Advanced Level of Spoken Sanskrit, an 8-week deep dive designed to transform your comprehension and command of this living, breathing language.
Meet Your Guide: A Scholar of Global Renown
This course is led by the distinguished Prof. (Dr.) Anuradha Choudry, Assistant Professor at IIT Kharagpur's Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. Prof. Choudry is not just a Sanskrit scholar; she is an interdisciplinary visionary with expertise in Yoga, Indian Psychology, and multiple languages. An Erasmus Mundus scholar and former Visiting Faculty at Ghent University, Belgium, her global teaching experience with organizations like the European Union of Yoga ensures a pedagogy that is both profound and accessible. As the author of acclaimed works on happiness and Indian psychology, she brings a unique perspective that connects linguistic precision with holistic understanding.
Who is This Advanced Course For?
This postgraduate-level course is meticulously designed for:
- Students & Scholars from Science, Technology, Humanities, and Social Sciences who have completed an intermediate Sanskrit course.
- Professionals seeking to access primary source texts in fields like Ayurveda, Yoga, or Vedic mathematics.
- Language Enthusiasts looking to systematize their thinking through Sanskrit's precise grammatical structure.
- Anyone fulfilling the prerequisite of intermediate Sanskrit knowledge, eager to achieve conversational and reading fluency.
Course Objectives: Beyond Language Acquisition
This course aims to:
- Provide advanced semantic and syntactic tools for deeper language appreciation.
- Offer a taste of Sanskrit's rich literary legacy, inspiring independent exploration.
- Enhance overall language acquisition skills through a robust linguistic framework.
- Systematize cognitive processes and improve expressive clarity through grammatical precision.
A Detailed 8-Week Journey into Advanced Sanskrit
The course layout is a comprehensive progression from revision to mastery of complex structures.
| Week | Key Focus Areas |
|---|---|
| Week 1 & 2 | Overview, revision of intermediate concepts (nouns, verbs, upasarga-s), and in-depth practice of sandhi (euphonic combinations). Introduction to new declensions and tenses. |
| Week 3 & 4 | Mastery of the 10 la-kāras (verb conjugations), practice of different moods and tenses, and introduction to passive voice (karmavācyam). |
| Week 5 & 6 | Exploration of new nominal endings, application of suffixes (pratyaya-s), and study of indeclinables (avyaya-s). |
| Week 7 & 8 | Formation and use of compound words (samāsa-s), complex sentence structures in plural, and comprehensive revision through poetic verses, reading comprehension, and advanced conversations. |
Essential Reference Materials
The course curriculum is supported by a curated list of authoritative texts, including:
- Bhatt, M. G. – Karakam, Samasah, Sandhih (Samskrita Bharati)
- Narendra – Functional Sanskrit & Speak Sanskrit: the easy way (Sri Aurobindo Ashram)
- Samkrita-vyavahaara-saahasree – The classic Sanskrit-English dictionary (Samskrita Bharati)
- Sampad & Vijay – The Wonder that is Sanskrit (Sri Aurobindo Society)
Why Enroll in This Advanced Sanskrit Program?
Choosing this course is an investment in intellectual and personal growth. It moves beyond basic comprehension to empower you to think, articulate, and engage with Sanskrit texts and ideas independently. In a world increasingly looking towards integrative knowledge, this advanced training positions you at the forefront of accessing and contributing to the timeless wisdom of Indian civilization. Embrace the challenge and let Sanskrit refine your mind and expression.
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