Introduction to Sanskrit, Volume 2

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Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House, Jan 1, 1996 - Language Arts & Disciplines - 447 pages
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 students to easily master the fundamentals of 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 Sutas, Brahma Sutras, 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.
 

Contents

LESSON NINETEEN
1
Words from chapter 2 verse 45
14
Verb classes 1 4 6 10
30
Words from chapter 2 verse 48
44
LESSON TWENTYTWO
50
The past passive participle
66
LESSON TWENTYTHREE
83
Words from chapter 2 verse 51
100
Words from chapter 2 verse 56
212
LESSON TWENTYNINE
218
Words from chapter 2 verse 57
234
LESSON THIRTY
240
Words from chapter 2 verse 58
258
LESSON THIRTYONE
264
Words from chapter 2 verse 59
277
TABLES Masculine a
292

Words from chapter 2 verse 52
123
LESSON TWENTYFIVE
129
Words from chapter 2 verse 53
143
Words from chapter 2 verse 54
171
Words from chapter 2 verse 55
193
LESSON TWENTYEIGHT
199
VERB ROOTS
347
VERB CLASSES
364
VOCABULARY
381
ENGLISHSANSKRIT VOCABULARY
399
INDEX OF GRAMMATICAL TERMS
421
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