Essential Sanskrit Grammar
Author | : David Geer |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 284 |
Release | : 2019-10-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 1726185788 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781726185783 |
Rating | : 4/5 (88 Downloads) |
Download or read book Essential Sanskrit Grammar written by David Geer and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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