Dictionaries are indispensable companions to language learning, and are used by all learners, whether at the beginning or advanced level. Modern dictionaries which simply list words in their alphabetical order and give their meanings, do not require much guidance to use.

However, Sanskrit kośas do much more than giving simple word-to-word translations or synonyms. They incorporate a wealth of information about the word, including the gender, grammatical information, various forms, usages from literature, special references, etc. Many students get lost in these kośas, as they are not aware of the structure of the kośa, or what the different things mean. Consequently, they are unable to use these to assist their language learning.

In this course, Dr. Chandrasekharan Raman explains the features of 4 major kośas (Two Sanskrit-English dictionaries, and Two Sanskrit-Sanskrit kośas), and teaches the learners to use online searchable repositories to get all the information and understand it.

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1. What will be the language used in the classes?

Mostly English, with some simple Sanskrit in between.

2. What is the fee for this course?

This course is absolutely free! The only things you need to invest are your interest and commitment to attend the classes regularly and participate.

The course is taught by Dr. Chandrasekharan Raman

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