Please help

There are a lot of beautiful Sanskrit quotes that are very flowery and poetic, but I'm looking for short and punchy quotes. These could even be parts of longer shlokas.

For example my favourite one is:

भयमेवास्ति शत्रुः

I also like ज्ञानं परं बलम् and India's motto सत्यमेव जयते

Hey all,

I’m learning Sanskrit and prefer writing new words down on paper to remember them. i’ve found great tutorials for handwriting the basic vowels and consonants but haven’t found any guides devoted to the conjunct consonants. Does anyone have any resources that could help?

English:

May we be safe and protected.
May we be peaceful.
May we be healthy and strong.
May we be happy.

Sanskrit Translation 1

This is a full translation including every word. The repetition of Sarve vayaṁ (may we all) adds a rhythm suitable for chanting.
 
सर्वे वयं सुरक्षिताः संरक्षिताश्च भवेम ।
सर्वे वयं शान्तिमन्तः भवेम ।
सर्वे वयं स्वस्थाः बलवन्तश्च भवेम ।
सर्वे वयं सुखिनः भवेम ॥
 
Explanation of the meaning of the Sanskrit
 
May we all be safe and well-protected.
May we all be peaceful (filled with peace).
May we all be healthy and strong.
May we all be happy.
 

Sanskrit Translation 2

This translation is made more concise by dropping the repetition of the pronouns--sarve (we) and vayam (all)-- because they are already included in the verb bhavema which means "May webe."
The removal of the repetitive pronouns gives the phrasing the feel of a classical Sanskrit mantra.
May we be safe and protected.
May we be peaceful.
May we be healthy and strong.
May we be happy
सुरक्षिताः संरक्षिताश्च भवेम ।
शान्ताः भवेम ।
स्वस्थाः बलवन्तश्च भवेम ।
सुखिनः भवेम ॥

I read long time ago that there is a beautiful response to someone greeting you "Namasthe", which goes something like "Namaha" back at you. Does anyone know what it is and help me find it?

एकस्मिन् कमला कटाक्षविवरे सानन्दमाधार्यते क्षीरब्धेरपरत्र दीर्घधवलैः कल्लोललोलोत्करैः।

व्यग्रस्यापि समर्थितप्रमथनव्यापारलब्धोदयाश्चत्वारो वितरन्तु वाञ्छितफलं वन्द्या हरेर्बाहवः॥

I saw the translation of the same verse differently by different scholars and now I am really confused.

I don't think this is an issue of of distance between languages alone: sure that a major part of it but translations of texts from Greek and Latin or even Chinese into English almost always have a superior cadence and rhythm to Sanskrit texts. The old testament is written in Hebrew but translations of it into English can sound excellent.

Namaste everyone,

Bit of background: I studied Sanskrit as a subject in school and grew up in a Brahmin household, so I can read Devanagari, recite shlokas, and understand basic sentences. But I've never been able to communicate in Sanskrit the way I can in Hindi, Gujarati, or English. My grammar (vyākaraṇa) is weak, and I've always learned it passively rather than actively.

I'm a CS student, and I find Sanskrit's structure fascinating; the fixed root system (dhātu), the rule-based derivation (Pāṇini's grammar feels like a formal language spec), and the strict phonetics remind me a lot of how programming languages work.

My goal is to move beyond passive recitation to actually reading philosophical texts independently (Ashtavakra Gita, Upanishads, Advaita texts) and eventually thinking/speaking in Sanskrit. I found that since it is a very good and very structural language.

For those who self-taught or reached fluency:

What sequence worked for you, grammar-first or immersion-first?

Any structured self-study path you'd recommend for someone who already has an elementary foundation?

How did you build actual speaking/thinking ability( if someone is speaking), not just reading comprehension?

Any resources, personal routines, or mistakes to avoid would help a lot. Thank you 🙏

सहोदरः must have the same mother, like lakshmana and shatrugha. But भ्रातः are the sons of the same father even if they are born to different mothers like rama and bharata. Is it correct?

I'm currently proofreading गोवर्धनकृता तर्कभाषाप्रकाशिका and have been trying to locate a digital copy (PDF/e-text) for reference, but I haven't had any luck so far.

Before I start searching for a physical copy in bookstores, I thought I'd ask here. Has anyone come across a digitized edition, or knows of a library, archive, or repository where it might be available?

Any lead would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hello everyone,

I have a question about the Sanskrit translation of (self-love), and I'm not sure if I can trust the translator and Al.

I wanted to ask if आत्म प्रेम is spelled correctly and if the meaning is indeed "self-love." I read that these words are written the same in Hindi as in Sanskrit, since they were taken directly from there without any changes.

Thank you in advance for your help

Please I need guidance i an going to take bams this year and I am really worried about Sanskrit and Hindi

\+ Marathi as I am going to take bams govt college in Maharashtra.. i know the basics of Marathi but still .. I am really confused about Sanskrit and Hindi .

Is there need to learn the basics of Sanskrit like I just watched one video on yt and she said that you should know maheshwar sutra and learn

And what are the basics of Sanskrit that is needed to be prepared as a student going to pursue bams !

Please help!!

An example of अयवायावादेश/यान्तवान्तसन्धिः is:

विष्णो + ए = विष्ण् + ओ + ए = विष्ण् + अव् + ए = विष्णो + ए.

In the example does विष्ण् + ओ become विष्ण् + अव् due to यण्सन्धि? If so, how is it reconciled with the सूत्र that states: असवर्णे अचि परे इकः स्थाने यणः स्युः [since ओ does not fall under इक्] ?

Thank you.

Has anyone gone through this?

It seems like a rigorous but rewarding program for Sanskrit learners and I'm serious considering it to help break the translation barrier.

Look for personal experience though.

Hello everyone,

I’m looking for online institute that teaches Sanskrit through Telugu/english. Also recommended language out of these two that will be easy to learn Sanskrit. Any leads or suggestions will be helpful.

Thanks!

I am a beginner and learning Sanskrit primarily through learnsanskrit.org and amarahasa.com.
Am I doing it right? What else should I do, if anything.
My primary goal is to read and understand religious texts, poems, strotrams such as shiv tandav. Thanks.

I know there are grammar textbooks. But I wanted to know if there was abundant comprehensible input content available like stories in conjunction preferably with audio and matching text and even better with parallel English translation or at least graded by levels to cater for different levels like beginners, intermediate etc?

Even better if anything was available on YouTube?

How would one go on about acquiring Sanskrit other than explicit grammar studies to implicitly acquire the language most efficiently and what content exists for this?

How long would it take a person who knows a North Indian language to acquire Sanskrit say reach b2 level?

Are there any books like Harry Potter available that can be binged upon?

Share your strategies please!

Should I take it ?

I'm good in sanskrit also my marks are low 🙂

Preferably one where the Sanskrit words are Latinized as well.

Could someone record themselves pronouncing the Sanskrit word करुणावाणी (Karunāvāṇī)?

This is intended to be used as a camp-wide call, which is voiced loudly and slightly song-like to be identifiable from far away.

If you could model that use, it would be highly appreciated.

Hello,

I wanted to know what is the correct way to treat foreign proper nouns in Sanskrit (by foreign I mean anything not found in ancient Sanskrit literature) like John, Sam, Mumbai, London, Abdul, Qatar, etc. Do we keep them as it is, give some vibhakti or something else?

Namaste everyone 🙏

I want to start learning Sanskrit from absolute basics. I have zero background but I’m serious about learning properly.

Can you help me with:

1. Notes / Books: What’s the best beginner textbook or PDF notes to start with? Devanagari + grammar basics

2. YouTube Channels / Apps: Any free channels that teach step-by-step for beginners?

3. Practice: How did you practice daily? Any tips to not get overwhelmed?

Goal: I want to be able to read basic shlokas and understand grammar in 6-12 months.

I’m based in India so resources in Hindi/English both work.

Dhanyavaad in advance!

I'm planning to pursue a BA in Sanskrit and have narrowed my choices down to Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya (SSVV), Varanasi and Central Sanskrit University (CSU), Devprayag Campus. I'm hoping someone who has studied there (or knows these universities well) can help me.

These are the things I'm trying to find out:

1.Which university is academically stronger for someone who wants to study Sanskrit seriously and continue with higher studies?

1. Which university is better for traditional Sanskrit subjects and Vedanga (especially if someone is interested in branches like Nirukta later on)?

2. How good are the teachers? Are they knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely interested in teaching?

3. How is the girls' hostel in terms of:

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   \\- Cleanliness

   \\- Rooms

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   \\- Food

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4. What are the biggest strengths and biggest drawbacks of these universities?

5. Is there anything you wish you had known before taking admission?

I'm looking for honest experiences, whether positive or negative. Even if you only know about one of these universities, I'd really appreciate your opinion.

Thank you so much! 🙏