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Ready to take your Sanskrit skills to the next level? PragatiH is a carefully designed course for learners who already have a foundation in Sanskrit and are eager to refine their skills, understand complex texts, and engage in meaningful conversations.

Starting August 6th, 2025, this 4-month course will deepen your understanding of Sanskrit grammar, literature, and spoken Sanskrit. Join us and unlock the intricacies of this ancient language.

What You Will Learn in PragatiH Level 2

  • आत्मने पद Forms of Verbs
    Learn to master the reflexive forms of verbs that are essential for advanced sentence construction.

  • Active and Passive Voices
    Understand how to shift between active and passive voices, adding depth to your comprehension and expression.

  • Expanded Vocabulary (More Shabdas)
    Build on your existing vocabulary with more complex and specialized terms used in literature and everyday life.

  • Sandhis
    Delve deeper into the rules of Sanskrit word combinations that form the backbone of Sanskrit grammar.

  • Samasas (Compound Words)
    Break down compound words (samasa) for better understanding and translation.

  • Spoken Sanskrit Activities
    Engage in various spoken Sanskrit exercises to boost your fluency and confidence.

  • Reading and Understanding Modern Sanskrit Drama
    Learn to read and interpret a modern Sanskrit drama, gaining exposure to contemporary usage of the language.

  • Kalidasa’s Abhijnana Shakuntalam
    Study the first scene of this renowned Sanskrit drama, exploring its rich literary and grammatical structure.

  • Shloka Analysis
    Engage in extensive analysis of shlokas, unlocking their deeper meanings and poetic beauty.

  • New Pratyayas
    Learn new suffixes to understand the nuances of word formation and meaning.

  • Chandas (Sanskrit Meter)
    Understand the rhythmic patterns used in classical Sanskrit poetry.

Course Fees & Duration

  • Course Fee: ₹11,200 (for the entire 4-month course)

    Euro 190 (for the entire 4-month course)

    USD 220 (for the entire 4-month course)

  • Duration: 4 Months

  • Live Sessions: Every Thursday from 7 to 8 PM IST
    Engage in live, interactive sessions to practice grammar, refine your spoken Sanskrit, and clear doubts.

Course Methodology

  • Pre-recorded Lessons: All lessons will be delivered as short, pre-recorded videos, available on the Thinkific platform. You will have lifetime access to the course materials.

  • Live Weekly Sessions: Every Thursday, from 7 to 8 PM IST, we will meet for live classes to practice, clarify doubts, and discuss grammar and pronunciation.

  • Practical Approach: The course includes extensive reading, spoken Sanskrit practice, and interactive sessions that will help you apply what you’ve learned in real-world contexts.

Course Outcome

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Understand and split complex words in shlokas, making it easier to grasp their meaning.

  • Gain a deeper understanding of Sanskrit grammar and literature.

  • Improve your spoken Sanskrit through regular practice.

  • Read and interpret classical Sanskrit texts with greater ease and confidence.

Instructor

I am a native Sanskrit speaker who has been speaking this language from the time I started speaking. My mother, Dr.Rupa, a Sanskrit scholar, a retired professor and Head of the Department of Sanskrit at the University of Mysore, made it a point to speak to her children only in Samskritam. So till this day I speak only in Samskritam with my mother and sister. I have done M.A in Sanskrit from Karnataka State open University and also MSc in Vedic Sciences from MIT IIKS Pune. I have been teaching Sanskrit to many people even when I was still in high school. But formally I worked as a Sanskrit teacher at Akshar Centre for Education, a Waldorf school in Chennai for 4 years. Now I am working as a Sanskrit Acharya at Agastya Gurukulam. And I also teach Sanskrit at Pokhrama Foundation Academy, an NGO in the Pokhrama village of Bihar. I started taking online classes for kids and adults from 2019 and have completed 15 batches successfully. This language is divine and beautiful rich with poetry, literature, stories, science, mathematics, wisdom and spirituality. I am sure you will enjoy your journey with Sanskrit. It will give joy and peace to your intellect and your heart.

Shubha Vengadakrishnan

Get in Touch

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