Sanskrit
Sanskrit is the ancient classical language of the Hindu tradition; language of the Vedas, of Patanjali’s sutras of Hatha Yoga, and of the rich textual tradition of Mahayana Buddhist Philosophy. It is a challenging language to learn, but richly rewarding, as it conveys ideas concerning the science of mind which are difficult to translate into modern languages. For fellow beginners on the journey, below are some links and posts relating to Sanskrit learning resources I am finding helpful.
Links:
Online Sanskrit Dictionary: https://sanskritdictionary.com
and even better, an HTML version of Monier Williams: https://sanskrit.inria.fr/MW/1.html#af2
and the Sanskrit Heritage dictionary, (HTML) in French: https://sanskrit.inria.fr/DICO/index.fr.html
An Introduction to the complex topic of Sanskrit grammar https://www.learnsanskrit.org/guide/
Sanskrit root search: https://www.sanskritdictionary.com/roots.php
List of verbal roots with meaning: https://wiki.yoga-vidya.de/Sanskrit_Verbal_Roots_List_with_English_Translation
Resource library of documents in Sanskrit: https://sanskritdocuments.org/
An epic solo effort at compiling wisdom from a huge range of eastern traditions: https://www.wisdomlib.org
Books:
Thomas Egenes, Introduction to Sanskrit, volumes 1 and 2.
Posts:
- Text: Heart Sutra in SanskritBelow is embedded a text containing a recitation the Heart Sutra in Sanskrit and English. Note this text is in “pecha” format; it is intended to be printed and cut out to make a stack of unbound … Read more
- Audio: Heart Sutra in SanskritBelow is embedded a recording of Bhante Dhammadipa (www.dhammadipa.cz) chanting the Heart Sutra in Sanskrit.