Modern Grammarian अभिनववैयाकरण : learn Panini in 18 months hours) (mostly) online leading to a private traditional certification Teacher : Sri Mani Dravid Sastrigal 1

Why Learn Panini? Sanskrit is divine and did not evolve like prakrit Panini describes Sanskrit precisely Patanjali says the sutras of Panini are like Vedas Learning and teaching Panini will give punya Knowledge of Panini is required for correct use Intentional incorrect use will cause papa Concentration, Memory and Logic will improve Enables studies in nyaya, mimamsa and vedanta Gives association with high thinking people Preserves and revives tradition Prepares one to defend from intellectual attacks on sanatana dharma 2

Introduction to Teacher Maternal grandson of renowned Sri Rajeswara Sastrigal of Varanasi Disciple of Pranthiangara Sri S Subramania Sastrigal, a Sastraratnakara Student of Sri R Krishnamurthy Sastrigal, Professor of Madras Sanskrit College Renowned scholar of Vyakarana, Nyaya and Mimamsa Doctorate in Indian Philosophy from Benares Hindu University. Awarded Advaitasiddhiratnakara by Sringeri Mutt, Veda Vyasa Samman Special recognition by Kanchi Mutt for his erudite scholarship. Professor of Mimamsa at Madras Sanskrit College Regular participant in all Vidwat Sadas for Vakyarthas convened by all Mutts 3

Objectives Listen, Read, Write and Speak Sanskrit Learn correct usage Memorize the Sutras of Panini Analyse texts grammatically Earn traditional qualification Learn through You Tube Attend Test through Skype Collaborate through FB 4

Module 1 – Exposure (Exception Allowed*) 3 months, 5400 minutes, 60 minutes daily 120 minutes for test Course Alphabets learnt from pictures and sound Learn 5000 Words for daily use from pictures Listen to 100 Situational Conversations for daily use Read 100 simple text for language familiarity Write clearly 100 mantras for periodic recitation Listen to Ashtadhyayi frequently Familiarise with Dhatupada and Sabdarupa Test Pronunciation Vocabulary Conversation Memory of Mantras Handwriting Ability to explain understanding of texts in own words * Can be skipped by going through an interview for those who have exposure 5

Module 2 – Essential Grammar 3 months, 9 x 120 minutes of video, 120 minutes for test Course Letters and Euphonic Permutation Verbs Nouns Declension Indeclinable Cardinals Compounds Conjugation Tense Listen to Ashtadhyayi frequently Familiarise with Dhatupada and Sabdarupa Start reading a text regularly in preparation for thesis (Module 5) Test Language Features Essential Sutras 6

Module 3 – Essential Reading and Listening 3 months, 18 days (virtual) offsite Course Attend or Listen to Parayanam of Saharanamam(s) Attend or Listen to Gita Parayanam Attend or Listen to Ashtadhyayi Parayanam Attend or Listen to Ramayana Navaham Attend or Listen to Bhagavata Saptaham Selected Reading Test Group Discussion 7

Module 4 – Advanced Grammar 3 months, 8 x 240 minute videos Course Explanation of important sutras in each adhyaya Read Patanjali’s Mahabhashya Selected Reading Test Memory of Sutras Understanding of Sutras Application to selected text (s) Presentation to group 8

Module 5 – Grammar Thesis 6 months, 60 minutes daily Course 100 page Grammatical Analysis of Favourite Text (s) Listen to Ashtadhyayi frequently Familiarise with Dhatupada and Sabdarupa Read Patanjali’s Mahabhashya Read Selected Text Test Ability to apply the sutras of Panini to a favourite text (e.g. Bhagavad Gita) Peer review of paper by other scholars 9

Award 10