Essential Sanskrit Grammar: Book One - Paperback

by David Geer (Author)

Essential Sanskrit Grammar is a practical, easy-to-use resource that provides the key elements needed to establish a solid foundation in grammar. It is designed so that students can steadily expand their knowledge while developing a sincere appreciation of the language. Topics in this book include:

• The Sanskrit alphabet - reading, writing, and pronouncing the devanāgarī script and understanding transliteration
• The elements of sandhi - the euphonic blending of letters
• Verbs of the 1st, 4th, 6th, and 10th classes, the conjugational tenses and moods, and the passive voice
• Nouns, adjectives, pronouns and their declension
• Adverbs and indeclinables
• An introduction to translation and meter
  Plus:
• Vocabulary lists of important verbs, nouns, adjectives, pronouns, and adverbs
• Abundant grammatical examples that include devanāgarī with transliteration
• A helpful system of cross-referencing for quick access of related information
• Selected verses from the Bhagavad-Gītā and other sources