Question

Is Sanskrit difficult to learn? [When compared to Hindi]

Where can I easily learn Sanskrit online for free? [Trusted Resources]

Mention some basic elements of the Sanskrit Language.
[Alphabets, Numerals, Common words with meaning, etc.]

Answer 1

HEYA!!!!

sankrit is an ancient language and classical language in India. It was said to be that it was originated in the Sindhu valley civilization. The Vedas and Puranas were written in this language. Sankrit is a complex language with some tough Grammar as it was mixed with Greek, Latin and Some German.

While Hindi is very easy language with simple grammar. As , Hindi is called Hindustani language. Hindi got more priority than Sankrit by movies, actors, science, literature and media.

So, far So far as literary work is considered Sanskrit is considered the richest in the world. Three greatest Political, Social and Romantic epics namely, Mahabharata, Ramayana and Bhagvatha were written in this language.

Q.2 : where Can I learn sankrit online for free?

A : If you want to learn Sankrit online for free you can go to the Learn sankrit app.. where you can learn basic grammar of sankrit etc. ..

-------ALPHABETS OF SANKRIT ---------

The letters of Sankrit and hindi are written in same script which is called as Devanagiri.

The letters are :  

अ  आ  इ ई  उ ऊ ऋ  ॠ लृ ए ऐ ओ औ

अं अः

क  ख ग  घ  ङ

च  छ  ज  झ ञ

ट  ठ ड ढ  ण

त थ द ध न

प  फ  ब  भ म

य  र ल व श  ष  स ह

Common words with meanings :

I = अहम् (Aham)

you (singular) = त्वम् (tvam)

he= स (Sa)

we= वयम् (vayam)

you (plural) = यूयम् (yuyam)

they = ते (te)

this = इदम् (idam).


Some numbers are :

One १ एकः

Two २ द्वौ

Three ३ त्रयः

Four ४ चत्वारः

Five ५ पञ्च

Six ६ षट्

Seven ७ सप्त

Eight ८ अष्ट

Nine ९ नव

Ten १॰ दश

Eleven ११ एकादशन्

Twelve १२ द्वादशन्

Thirteen १३ त्रयोदशन्

Fourteen १४ चतुर्दशन्

Fifteen १५ पञ्चदशन्

Sixteen १६ षोडशन्

Seventeen १७ सप्तदशन्

Eighteen १८ अष्टादशन्

Nineteen १९ नवदशन्,
एकोनविंशति, ऊनविंशतन्
एकान्नविंशति

Twenty २॰ विंशति

HOPE THIS HELPS U....

Answer 2

Hi friend,

Your answer:

We all know that Sanskrit is our mother language, the root of many of our languages. But still, less than 1% Indian students use Sanskrit and prefer the use of Hindi over it. There are almost no Sanskrit speakers in our country's north-east parts, Jammu and Kashmir, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Kerala and even Gujarat.

But let me tell you a fact - Sanskrit is not that difficult to be learned. These are just baseless myths spread among people that Sanskrit is difficult to learn. In fact, Sanskrit is quite easy and fun to be learned. The reason for lack of eagerness in students for opting for Sanskrit lies in the fact that it has not been taught properly or taught badly in schools. In schools, the learning of Sanskrit is based on only understanding the text and remembering dry grammar rules and their application in translation exercises which makes it difficult in learning a lively language like Sanskrit.

If taught in a proper manner, learning Sanskrit can be fun. Its learning process should be built on exposure to the lively flow of the language, and relevant aspects and rules of grammar should be taught in between. Repeated exposure to the live flow of the language through listening, speaking, reading and writing, eases the learning process to a large extent. Seminars and conferences should be organized so that students can get a chance to learn new techniques to understand Sanskrit language better. 

To explain this better, let me give you the example of our mother tongue. Suppose my mother tongue is Odia. So, how did I learn and got acquainted with it? Surely, its not by learning dry grammar rules or by memorizing dreary long lists of vocabularies or understanding the concept of verbal roots and words derivations.  I learnt it by listening to my elders speaking around me. Then I slowly grasped the words and started speaking it. In this way, if one learns Sanskrit through a live flow of the language, then it becomes quite easy to use.

Hence, I dont agree that Sanskrit is difficult to learn when compared to Hindi.

You can easily learn Sanskrit online through www.learnsanskrit.org/ or https://learnsanskritonline.com/ . You can also go through the book - Learn Sanskrit Through Your Favorite Prayer.

I am not that proficient in Sanskrit but I will try my level best to make sure that the given below basic elements are totally correct:

Alphabets:-
अ  आ  इ ई  उ ऊ ऋ  ॠ लृ ए ऐ ओ औ

अं अः

क  ख ग  घ  ङ

च  छ  ज  झ ञ

ट  ठ ड ढ  ण

त थ द ध न

प  फ  ब  भ म

य  र ल व श  ष  स ह

Numerals:
Zero 0 शून्य 

One १ एकः

Two २ द्वौ

Three ३ त्रयः

Four ४ चत्वारः

Five ५ पञ्च

Six ६ षट्

Seven ७ सप्त

Eight ८ अष्ट

Nine ९ नव

Common words-
ॐ - the sound of universe,
अंग - body organ
अंश - part
अग्रजः - elder
अधम - inferior
अनन्त - infinite, a name of lord Vishnu.

Hope it helps!