Probably the best book for beginnersFebruary 17, 1999 7 out of 11 found this review helpful
This is probably the best book for Sanskrit beginners to start with. It is usually quite clear and straightforward, but I found that from halfway through, I had to start seeking outside help. The key to the exercises are all in the back, which is very helpful
A real good book to learn SanskritJanuary 6, 1999 3 out of 7 found this review helpful
A real good book to learn Sanskrit for begineers. Since my mother-tongue is Marathi it was no big trouble to learn the script, but at the same time it places me in a better position to judge the the matter in the book. Looking forward for an Advanced Sanskrit from the same author
An excellent introductory book.September 26, 1998 9 out of 10 found this review helpful
I approached this book as a complete Sanskrit novice. In comparison with many other language textbooks that I have used or attempted to use, it is unsurpassed in lucidity and interest. I found that the explanations of peculiarly Sanskrit features such as compound nouns and sandhi deepened my understanding of these phenomena even as they appear in English. Although its audience is likely to remain small, this book is a masterpiece of exposition. I only wish I could find textbooks as effective for other languages.
