Here’s my insight into learning Sanskrit: Sanskrit is difficult. Very complex grammar rules. In the Autumn quarter of Intro to Sanskrit (a year long course) we learned only approx 300 vocabulary words. Most of our time in the 10 weeks of the quarter was spent on grammar rules.

I really, really liked my classmates; I felt I was among “my people” in class. The coursework was very challenging, but the professor was an easy grader, so it all balanced out. :-)

I ended up with an A-.

Winter quarter starts in 3 days, so I better start reviewing NOW. 17 months ago

Intro to Sanskrit will be offered Autumn quarter at the local University. Since I am an alum, I should have no problem signing up to take the class. Intro to Sanskrit is offered every year, but only in the Autumn quarter, so it is either take it now, or wait a year. (Or find some other venue for learning it.)

I am tempted, tempted, tempted to sign up for it this year, even though taking a class five mornings a week probably will not be all that convenient…. 22 months ago