Introduction to Sanskrit (Part Two)

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Introduction to Sanskrit, in two volumes, is designed to open the door to India’s rich spiritual literature. This self-teaching guide presents Sanskrit pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary in simple and systematic steps, allowing this enchanting language. Each lesson includes instruction in alphabet, grammar and vocabulary, with concise explanations and easy practice exercises. Also included in Part One is a reading from the Bhagavad-Gita and Sanskrit quotations from the RK Samhita, Upanisads, Yoga Sutras, Brahma Sutra, and Manu Smrti. Part Two uses verses from the Bhagavad-Gita to teach principles of grammar and includes additional essays on Sanskrit pronunciation and grammar.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Thomas Egenes

Thomas Egenes received his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the Unviersity of Virginia, under the guidance of Dr. Seshagiri Rao. Dr. Egenes has published several Sanskrit teaching materials, including a workbook, flash cards, videotapes, and Introduction to Sanskrit, Part One and Part Two, which has been translated into Dutch, German and Korean. He has also published a book of stories from the Upanishads, entitled Eternal Stories from the Upanishads. He is an associate professor at Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa, U.S.A.