A mantra chanted clearly carries its meaning and its power. This course gives you the essentials of traditional Sanskrit phonetics (śikṣā) in plain language, with pairs to practise, quizzes to check your ear and a simple daily routine.
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Chanting Basics: Pronounce Sanskrit Correctly
Chant mantras and stotras with confidence: the five places of sound, vowel length, breath, and the rhythm of the śloka, in five short lessons.
- Beginner
- 5 lessons
- About 1 hour
- English
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- Short lessons with audio-friendly text
- Quiz after every lesson
- Timed practice exam with review
- Progress saved on every device
What you will learn
- Place every Sanskrit sound correctly in the mouth
- Keep short and long vowels distinct
- Pronounce aspirated and retroflex consonants clearly
- Handle anusvāra and visarga the traditional way
- Chant a śloka with steady rhythm and good breathing
Course content
2 modules · 5 lessons · 65 min
How you will learn
- 1Sign in freeOne account for all courses and your progress.
- 2Learn in short lessonsRead, listen and watch in 10 to 15 minutes a day.
- 3Quiz every lessonInstant feedback locks the learning in.
- 4Practice examA short timed test with a full review.
- 5Earn a certificateVerifiable, printable, yours to share.
Who this course is for
- Anyone who chants stotras, mantras or the Gītā
- Yoga teachers and students
- Beginners who want to sound authentic from day one
Requirements
- Being able to read Devanagari helps (see Devanagari in 7 Days), but transliteration is given throughout
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How long do I have access?
For as long as the course is offered. Learn at your own pace and come back any time.
What happens after each lesson?
A short quiz checks what you learned with instant feedback. Pass it to complete the lesson. At the end, a timed practice exam reviews the whole course.
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