Samskritam in action - a must see video

I am posting a note and video that Suresh Uncle had wanted me to share with you all. It is awe-inspiring to see 2 young kids (living in the US) speak Samskritam. They show us that Sanskrit language is not just for slokas and scriptures, but can be used conversationally  as well.  I am hoping this video will inspire our class to reach a level where we will be able to hold a dialogue in Sanskrit like these kids............. Enjoy!

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PanchamRutam and Samskritam - Which is more sweet?

Sweet News ! If anyone wants to know how to prepare Pancamrutam please
watch the YouTube video Shri Vasuvaj ji has refererred to. At the end,
you will be left wondering whether it is the Panchamrutam that tastes
sweet or the explanation by the two kids in chaste Samskritam !

The two lads are not from Sringeri or Kanchi nor from Varanasi! They are
homeraised children in Philadelphia, US. You need to watch the video to
appreciate how pure and prolific is their diction and delivery!

Please do not forget to say a few words of appreciation that will make the kids
even more enthusiastic and energetic in their study of Samskritam!

Two kids speaking samskritam fluently on how to Prepare a panchamritam

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebBZexX4HRk

 

 

There are some more similar videos on the right side of the youtube such as

Bhojanapaddhati in samskritam

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp-T7W3J2c0&feature=related

 

Vyanjana Review

We have been reviewing the Swaras & Vyanjanas over the last two sessions. We will be continuing to revise the first two vargas, until there is complete mastery of swara-vyanjana combination. Further, the class should be able to recognize the character and pronounce it correctly as well as be able to write the correct script when the alphabet is pronounced.

Cha Varga Continued.......

We continued the study of the Vyanjana or Consonants. The alphabets that was covered are:

ज         झ          ञ

Hard Palate Vyanjanas - Cha Varga

Lesson 12

In the last class, we began the study of the second set of Vyanjanas or Consonants. These

Review

In the class of March 4th, 2011, we reviewed the Vowels (Swara), their modifications and the Ka (क Varga) Consonants of (Vyanjanas).

Consonants

LESSON 11

Consonants

LESSON 10

In the class on Feb 4, 2011, we began our study of consonants. The Jan 28th class was canceled due to bad weather.

Vowels and Maatras

LESSON 9

In the class on January 21st, 2011, we reviewed all the vowels. We also completed the study of all the Maatras or the Vowel modifications.

Vowels and Maatras

LESSON 8

In the class on January 14th, 2011, we reviewed all the vowels and looked at how they are modified or the "Maatras" when they appear in the middle of the word for the first 10 vowels

Vowels and Numerals contd...

Vowels and Numerals contd...

LESSON 7

In the class on January 7th, 2011, we learnt  4 new vowels. With these 4 alphabets we completed the study of all 16 vowels in Sanskrit.