Course Title: Sanskrit Language Course for Beginners

Credit Hours: 3

Course Code: SB001

Prerequisites: None

Duration: 12 Weeks

Medium of Instructions: English

Certificate Awarded By: Vedic Science Virtual Vishva-Vidyapeeth , USA

Mode:  Self-paced online course. Participants will be given access to Pre-recorded lectures (Complete Gītā) + Quizes after each lecture + downloadable  Course eBook for self study. Each eBook contains: (1) a concise summary of the chapter, (2) key points for quick review, (3) multiple-choice questions, (4) short-answer questions, (5) long-answer questions, and (6) an integrated Workbook section with activities and applications for practical reflection.

Description of the Course

This introductory course is designed for individuals with no prior knowledge of Sanskrit. It offers a comprehensive foundation in the basics of the Sanskrit language, covering pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Students will learn to read, write, and understand simple Sanskrit texts.

The course emphasizes a practical approach, enabling students to develop essential language skills for further study of Sanskrit literature and philosophy.

Learning Objective

The objective of this course is to provide students with a solid foundation in the Sanskrit language, enabling them to read, write, and understand basic Sanskrit texts. The course aims to introduce the grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation of Sanskrit, while fostering an appreciation for its rich literary and philosophical heritage. Students will gain the ability to engage with original Sanskrit sources and explore their cultural and intellectual significance.

Target Audience:

This course is ideal for beginners, students, scholars, and anyone interested in learning the Sanskrit language for academic, spiritual, or personal enrichment.

Learning Outcomes

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

• Pronounce Sanskrit sounds accurately

• Understand basic Sanskrit grammar

• Read and write Devanagari script

• Construct simple sentences in Sanskrit

• Identify common Sanskrit words and phrases

• Translate simple Sanskrit texts into English

• Appreciate the cultural context of the Sanskrit language

Assessment:

Those who want require certificate, they shall have to undergo the following assessment process. Those who are doing the course to enhance their knowledge and need no certificate, they need not undergo the process of assessment.

• Quizzes (MCQ + Short Answer) – 30%
• Assignments (translation and sentence construction) – 40%
• Participation (discussion forums & live Q&A) – 10%
• Final Exam (reading and writing) – 20%

Reading material

Participants will be given access to video lectures, the reading material through course eBook and quizzes

Course Fee 

Course is free of cost.  However, participants are welcome to make voluntary Guru Dakṣiṇā  at  donation /payment page of website during or after the conclusion of the course to support this endeavor. 

Course Start Dates:

Generally all digital and correspondence  are  offered four times a year, scheduled in alignment with the Vedic Calendar. 

1. Uttarāyaṇa Period (Winter Solstice):  Dec. 21 to  20 March

2. Devayāna Period (Vernal Equinox): 21 March to 20 June

3. Dakṣiṇāyana Period (Summer Solstice): 21 June to 22 Sept.

4. Pitṛyāna period (Autumn Equinox): 23 Sept. to 20 Dec.

Note: 1. However, course are also launched on specific times, keeping in demand of the seekers.

2. Course access will remain open only for its duration. Participants are advised to complete and access all course materials within this period, as access will not be available once the course window closes.

Duration and Commencement Dates of Course  

Sanskrit Language Course for Beginners  will  start from  April . 25, 2026  and end on July 18, 2026

Those who have registered can download the  schedule of lectures and zoom discussion classed from the download page of this website.

Registration is open

 Those who want to participate in the course can register by visiting the link given below