संस्कृत प्रवेशिका
Beginner SaMskriTam for Adults
This course is for students of Vedanta who want to develop a deeper understanding of Bhagavad Gita and other scriptures through a better knowledge of Sanskrit. The course requires an ability to read Devanagari script.
The course covers the following topics: review of the Devanagari alphabet; parts of speech and the Sanskrit sentence; nouns, Gender, and Cases; person and Numbers; verbs and Tenses; simple sentences using gender, number, tense, and declensions; and combination (Sandhi).
The medium of the course is English. The pace of the course will be tailored to the needs of the class.
If you are not a member, please register to become a member. There’s programs & activities for everyone in the family, to gain the wisdom of Vedanta and the practical means for spiritual growth and happiness!
Classes are available either online or in-person on Sundays. Children must be at least in Grade 1 to enroll in language classes.
Samskritam is now available for individuals who are not Chinmaya Mission members or students and who are interested in learning Samskritam. To register and acquire more information , reach out to us via email to: languages@chinmayadc.org
Please note the offering of these classes may be adjusted subject to enrollment and availability of qualified volunteer teachers.
| Subject | Day | Time | Format | Chapter offering this class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samskritam | Saturday | 7:45 am – 8:45 am | Online | Chinmayam |
| Samskritam | Sunday | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | In-Person | Chinmaya Somnath |
Curriculum
This course is for students of Vedanta who want to develop a deeper understanding of Bhagavad Gita and other scriptures through a better knowledge of Sanskrit. The course requires an ability to read Devanagari script.
The course covers the following topics: review of the Devanagari alphabet; parts of speech and the Sanskrit sentence; nouns, Gender, and Cases; person and Numbers; verbs and Tenses; simple sentences using gender, number, tense, and declensions; and combination (Sandhi).
The medium of the course is English. The pace of the course will be tailored to the needs of the class.
- परिचयः – parichayaH
- लिपिः – lipiH
- सङ्ख्याः – sankhyaaH
- शब्दसम्पतिः – Vocabulary
- लिङ्गः – lingaH
- वचनं – पुरुषः – vachanam – puruShaH
- अस् धातु – aus dhatu
- क्रियापदानि – kriyaapadaani
- लकाराः – Verbs (Intro)
- समयः, दिनाङ्कः – samayaH
- विभक्ति – vibhakti
- प्रत्ययाः – क्त्वा, ल्यप्, तुमुन् – pratyayaataH.
- अव्ययानि – avyayaani
- कथा – Story
- विसर्ग सन्धिः – visarga sandhi
- श्लोकाः – Slokaa*
Class Rules/Guidelines
The classes are organized so those students on the same level of the learning curve (regardless of their grade in school) are in the same class. In Hindi and Telugu, we have standard textbooks or teaching material that we will be following. Please make sure you get this information from the teacher. Your help in having them read at home and quizzing them will help their vocabulary and grammar.
Please go through this information carefully and spend some time with your child in understanding these instructions.
Students must pass at least 80% of exams with a grade of 80% or better and an attendance of 80% or better (punctuality and presence) to be eligible for county credit.
– Most students will be tested by their own teacher and in some situations another teacher on the outline distributed in class.
– Attendance (no unexcused absences), punctuality and class participation will be heavily rated for all Levels and will affect the progression to next Level. Late arrival and absenteeism disrupt
class activity and will not be permitted.
– Grades are given for class participation, homework as well as class work. Participation in Annual Day and at least one of the Hindi Social is also counted towards the final grade and successful completion of the class.
If the student misses four or more classes without notice, the student will have to re-register for Language classes to be able to continue (See rules below).
TWO un-excused absences will result in removal of the child from the roster, no make up class or exam is offered.
Teachers may schedule meetings with parents to discuss the progress of their children if necessary.
All class related questions should be addressed directly with the teacher. Overall questions should be addressed to the language coordinator AnilKishore.
Students are tested periodically during the school year so that better performing students do not have to wait for the end of school year to be progressed to next Level.
In general testing will be done late September, early March and in June.
Respect for self is respect for others. Children should be attentive and respectful in class, and raise their hands and wait their turn before speaking.
Student should bring two sharpened pencils with erasers, binder (with loose-leaf papers)
to place handouts and class materials.
Students should also bring their textbook to class every day. No sharing is allowed in class. The children are asked to read, write notes, and prepare recitals, and they must have their own book. Sharing disrupts the class.
All Bala Vihar discipline rules provided to the students are also applicable during Language classes.
Chewing gum, drinks, or food should not be consumed in in the classrooms.
Use of smart devices (mobile phones, tablets etc.) is not permitted during any classes. If the child(ren) are found using any of those devices, the teacher will take the smart device from the child(ren) and parents will have to collect it from the teacher..
Parents are not permitted in class unless specifically requested by the teacher(s) to assist in teaching the class or an individual student.
Please make sure that your child
is in the class promptly (see class timings for individual classes). Late arrivals not only disrupt the class but also interfere with the child’s learning process.
The class is only offered once a week and in order for the child to progress, they would require a minimum of the allocated class time each week.
If the student misses four or more classes without notice, the student will have to re-register for the Language classes to be able to continue.
Continued excessive late arrivals and absenteeism will not be permitted in class and will result in permanent dismissal from class.
attends the classes regularly and makes a full effort to complete any assignment that is given for the week.
Parents are strongly encouraged to make sure that the children are practicing the language at home. Reinforcing the language skills at home is the ONLY way to advance their command on the language.
Please note that children can move more than one level. We periodically test the children for proficiency (see Student testing). Usually the first level takes the longest.
The course syllabus is distributed at the beginning of the class and is available from the teacher. You can assist your child satisfying the requirements for a given level.
WE HAVE SEEN BEST RESULTS WHEN THE CHILD PRACTICES THE LANGUAGE WITH FRIENDS AND PARENTS. ONCE WEEKLY CLASSES CAN ONLY EMPHASIZE ON READING AND WRITING.
Information for Parents of all levels:
ATTENDANCE RULES: Any unexcused absence from the class will not be acceptable. No more than three excused absences from the class are allowed for the school year. It is the responsibility of the parent to contact the respective teacher(s) directly for any excused absence. You may do so by sending email hindi@chinmayam.org. The student will be removed from the curriculum after 3 absences.
For accountability and safety of children, at least one parent, if not both, should be on campus.
Please notify the teacher(s) before class if your child is going to be absent. In the event of sudden illness or emergency, please notify the teacher(s) as soon as possible. The telephone numbers and email addresses of teachers provided may be used for this purpose
To maximize learning and to respect the significant effort teachers put in to prepare for class, please ensure that children attend class regularly and that absences are few and far between, and only due to unavoidable reasons such as illness or other emergencies.
Parents are expected to always supervise their children during the activities ensuring the sanctity of the facility.
Feel free to discuss your child’s progress or needs, or any concerns or questions you may have, with the teacher(s) or Coordinator. We encourage and value parental involvement and input.
Textbook: Easy Sanskrit & Mastering Devanagari lipi By swaami
raamakrishaanandaxtbooks (Available from Book Store)
Instructor: Praveen Kumar
*Important Note: Please follow the weekly announcements for in-person vs. online event updates.
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If you are not a member, please register to become a member. There’s programs & activities for everyone in the family, to gain the wisdom of Vedanta and the practical means for spiritual growth and happiness!