Grammar Topics
This page provides a systematic overview of all grammatical topics in the Sanskrit course. Each of the 61 lessons is categorized thematically here.
1. Phonology & Script (Saṃhitā & Lipi)
- Introduction to Sounds: Systematics and pronunciation → Lesson 1
- Script Introduction (Devanāgarī):
- Sandhi (Sound Combination):
- Sandhi of final -s/Visarga → Lesson 2, Lesson 3, Lesson 30
- Sandhi of -m, -e, -d → Lesson 4
- Vowel Sandhi → Lesson 3, Lesson 24
- Sandhi of -n → Lesson 7
- Sandhi for Nasals → Lesson 21, Lesson 26
- Cerebralization (n → ṇ / s → ṣ) → Lesson 10, Lesson 26
- Word Sandhi (h-, ch-) → Lesson 44, Lesson 51
- Consonant Sandhi (Summaries) → Lesson 16, Lesson 43
2. Lexicon (Morphology)
2.1 Nouns and Adjectives (Declension)
- Basics: Case theory → Lesson 1, Lesson 2
- A-stems (Masculine & Neuter) → Lesson 2, Lesson 7
- I- and U-stems → Lesson 3, Lesson 27, Lesson 52
- Consonant Stems:
- The Dual (Dual Number) of Nouns → Lesson 49, Lesson 50, Lesson 53
- Numbers & Comparison:
2.2 Pronouns & Adverbs
- Pronouns:
- Adverbs & Address:
2.3 Verbs (Conjugation)
- The Present System (Indicative):
- Other Tenses & Moods:
- Derived Verb Forms:
- Verbs in the Dual (Dual Number) -> Lesson 59, Lesson 60
2.4 Nominal Derivations & Compounds
- Compounds (Samāsa):
- Suffixes & Participles:
3. Sentence Structure (Syntax)
- The Nominal Sentence -> Lesson 2
- The Interrogative Sentence -> Lesson 37
- Case Usage:
- Subordinate Clauses:
4. Metrics (Verse Studies)
Sanskrit philosophy and literature are often composed in verses. Metrics teaches the rhythm and structure of these verses.