Sanskrit: A Gateway to Indian Knowledge Systems

Introduction

Welcome to “Sanskrit: A Gateway to Indian Knowledge Systems,” a course designed to bridge ancient wisdom with contemporary learning. Through the foundational language of Sanskrit, this course aims to unlock the vast and diverse vocabulary of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) that reflects the multifaceted nature of this ancient body of knowledge.

Objectives

• For Beginners: This course is tailored for beginners and requires no prior knowledge of Sanskrit, making it the perfect starting point for anyone curious about IKS.
• Learning Goals: Participants will gain an introductory understanding of key Sanskrit terminology, the philosophical underpinnings of IKS, and the ability to approach ancient texts with a new perspective.

Expected Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will have:

• An introductory knowledge of the IKS corpus and its significance.
• A foundational understanding of Sanskrit, enabling the exploration of IKS texts.
• The ability to understand IKS vocabulary.

Syllabus

Our journey through Sanskrit and IKS will cover:

• Introduction to IKS
• The vedic corpus
• Vedangas : Introduction
• Niruktam – The science of etymology – Introduction
• The fundamental vocabulary – meaning
• Understanding the following words in context to their development, context and usage in various primary texts.
  1. कर्म
  2. मोक्ष
  3. आत्मा
  4. धर्म
  5. पञ्चमहाभूत
  6. इतिहास
  7. पुराण
  8. दान
  9. पुण्य
  10. यज्ञ
  11. शक्ति
  12. लोक
  13. देश
  14. राष्ट्र
  15. पञ्चमहाभूत

Course includes

• Live Sessions: Engage in live lectures and discussions with opportunities for Q&A.
• Asynchronous Learning: Access to class recordings, enabling learning at your own pace.
• Certificate of Completion: Demonstrate your new knowledge with a certificate upon successfully completing the course.

Watch this video for a detailed course overview