ONGOING OPEN SANSKRIT CLASSES, SPRING 2012
with Bharati Devi, Ma Bhaskarananda, Krishna Devi

Weekends & Holidays 11:00AM

Weekday Open Classes 10:45AM
Also: Mon - Wed 11:30AM Intermediate Classes (Open)

Tuition: by donation, or included in Ashram overnight guest rate

Instruction in the Sanskrit language is available daily for resident students, guests and the interested public. Knowledge of Sanskrit grammar, as "science of vibration," gives a genuine understanding of the language and independent access to the meaning of the ancient scriptures. It is taught here through the unique, interactive method developed by Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati. With its emphasis on chanting and rhythm, this method also functions as a meditative discipline and an energizing holistic therapy.

Classes may include reading and writing of the devanagari script, chanting of the Sanskrit alphabet and word forms, grammar, conversational exercises and philosophy/psychology of language. At least the first part of each session is of a general nature, with no prior knowledge required.

SUMMER 2012 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Jun 29 - Jul 1, Fri - Sun
Sanskrit Chanting & Study of the Yoga Sutras with Ma Bhaskarananda

Jul 5 - 13, Thu - Fri
Sanskrit "Science of Vibration": Introductory Course with Bharati Devi

Jul 16 - Aug 31, Mon - Fri
Intermediate/Advanced Sanskrit Courses with Prof. Ram Karan Sharma

Jul 16-20  Bharavi's Kiratarjuniyam, Canto 1
Jul 23-27  Poetry by R.K. Sharma
Jul 30-Aug 3 Sanskrit Metrics (Chandas)
Aug 6-10  Sankhya Karika
Aug 13-17, 20-24  Panini’s Ashtadhyayi, Ch. 7
Aug 27-31  Patanjali's Mahabhashya

For more information on the School of Sanskrit at Ananda Ashram, contact sanskrit@eastwestschools.org.