Course Objective

• To gain an understanding of sentence constructs, identify the etymology (derivation of words from basic constructs and root) of words; and to comprehend grammar of Sanskrit prose and verses.
• At the end of the course, the attendees are expected to read Sanskrit text, break sandhis and understand the meaning of commonly chanted slokas.

Prerequisites

• There are no formal prerequisites to attend the course. Familiarity with the Devanagari Alphabets and basic Sandhi rules would be helpful.
• It is expected that the students will have knowledge of grammar of at least English or any other Indian language.
• Interest in the language.

SANSKRIT training with an introduction to Patanjali Yoga Sutras and chanting at Mysore
Location:	YADAVAGIRI, Mysore, India
Type:	Sanskrit training, introduction to Patanjali Yoga Sutras and chanting
Duration:	Weekly classes
Course Type:	NON-RESIDENTIAL

The Course:

This course has been designed for students with no knowledge of the Sanskrit language. Emphasis will be placed on the basic listening, reading, and writing of the language. The reading and writing system will be introduced in a very systematic manner. Basic sentences will be drawn from the Sanskrit Literature. Simple Vedic Mantras from the Vedas and Upanishad, verses from the Bhagavad Gita and the sutras from the Yoga Sutras will be read.

Sanskrit is a classical language and the liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The name Sanskrit means "refined", "consecrated" and "sanctified". It has always been regarded as the 'high' language and used mainly for religious and scientific discourse.

Today Sanskrit is used mainly in Hindu religious rituals as a ceremonial language for hymns and mantras.

The course also introduces you to Patanjali Yoga Sutras and Chanting.

What are the Yoga Sutras and who is Patanjali?

At least forty different English translations of the Yoga Sutras are extant, standing as a human testament to how such a profound, wise, and inspiring book based on Universal Truth is celebrated in the form of a very rich and wide diversity.

Patanjali is not the inventor of yoga, but rather yoga's most well known systematiser and compiler. What has become known simply as the "Yoga Sutras" (meaning "thread"), is actually a compendium of an ancient pre-existing oral yoga tradition consisting of practical advice on the yogic path. It consists of four chapters (called padas) written in the Sanskrit language approximately 2000 years ago in India.

Because authentic yoga has been mainly an oral tradition (versus a written tradition), yoga practices and teachings precede any written texts, but how far in the ancient past, it is impossible to pin down, mainly because of the lack of prior literature.

The Yoga Sutras show that yoga is aimed at universal truth, beyond any one religion, culture, era, philosophy, ideology, race or language.

Chanting

Everything in the universe has its own sound and vibration. When you chant you merge with the vibration of the sound you are chanting and becoming one with that energy. In the recitation of Sanskrit Mantras the sound is very important, for it can bring transformation in you while leading you to power and strength.

Chanting cannot be established through reasoning and intellect. It can be experienced or realised only through devotion.

Introduction to Sanskrit

Course Content

In this course you will learn to:

• Pronounce the Sanskrit alphabet
• Read and write the Devanagari script
• Read aloud verses from the Bhagavad-Gita from the Devanagari
• Read aloud other Sanskrit texts from Yoga Sutras, and selected Slokas

Course Outline

• Introduction to Sanskrit language & grammar
• Devangari Alphabets, pronunciation
• Analysis of Sandhi - 1) Vowel Sandhi 2) Consonant Sandhi 3) Visarga Sandhi
• Gender, Number, Person
• Nominal forms - Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives
• Declensions
• Roots and Stems and Verbs (1st Conjugation)
• Suffixes and Prefixes
• Roots and Stems and Verbs (4th Conjugation)
• Passive Constructs
• Pronouns
• Roots and Stems and Verbs (6th Conjugation)
• Indeclinables - Participles and Adverbs
• Adjectives
• Roots and Stems and Verbs (10th Conjugation)
• Indeclinable Particles - Gerund, Infinitive
• Compounds

NOTE: Reading exercise will be an integral part of the course

Typical schedule for the beginners course:

Morning session - Saturday and Tuesday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Please note though timing is given, the teacher will decide finally what he will teach for the day and also as to how much time he will spend on the different classes and practice.

Please read the Rules and Regulations.

Procedure

Please fill out our application form and submit it by courier if you are not in Mysore to the YADAVA GIRI Centre (address is on the application form). In Mysore your physical presence and application needs to be made by meeting the course director or his representative at the GMA YADAVA GIRI Centre Monday to Friday 10.00 am to 12 noon ONLY. ALL students (old and new) are to fill out the application form for joining in any one of our courses and practices at mylifeYoga.

Registration

• Once in Mysore please register in person at the YADAVA GIRI Center from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon, Monday to Friday ONLY to begin your practice or class with us.

Payment

• Your dakshina has to be given once your place in the class is confirmed. Dakshinas are in advance.
• Dakshina has to be cash if you are paying locally or Western Union Transfer if remitted from abroad (please confirm about details of the beneficiary before transfer and get our confirmation by e-mail).
• Dakshinas given are only for the class registered for. If a class is missed you can not make it up by attending another class.
• For cancellations and refunds there will not be any. No refunds under any circumstances.
• Dakshina rates are for all classes. Dates and dakshinas are subject to change without notice. For all programmes students are subject to the suggested dakshina in effect at the time of final payment.
• Personal cheques and bank transfers are not accepted as dakshina. Check individual centers for methods of dakshina.

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• There is a registration fee.
• The centre has the right to cancel classes/courses due to unforeseen circumstances without prior notice. Cancellation of a course by the centre will result in a full refund of any monies paid.
• All practices are designed with a weekly schedule in mind subject to the student’s progress. It will be advisable to join the class on the 1st of every month. Nevertheless subject to availability you can join anytime. A basic one month practice is essential to begin with. Three months will be ideal to get to level 1.
• Ours is a charitable trust and in service for proper education to people and students. All dakshinas received, go for its up keep and providing scholarships for students who cannot afford to pay their fees for courses taken by them on our scholarship programme.