Learn Sanskrit Online with Indologists
ОРС (Society of Sanskrit Devotees) is an online Sanskrit school running live classes since 2005. Twenty-plus courses, from the alphabet and grammar to the Yoga Sutras, recitation and Hindi — taught by credentialed indologists.
Note on language. Classes are conducted in Russian. These pages are for Russian-speaking learners anywhere in the world — including the diaspora who search in English. Sanskrit itself is taught from Russian; no other language is required.
Why students choose ОРС
makes the live slot awkward, watch the recording and study at your own pace.
Indology and Sanskrit philology.
currency; a free introductory class lets you try before you pay.
- Live classes, plus recordings. Every session is recorded — if your timezone
- Real indologists, not hobbyists. Lecturers hold academic degrees in
- Pay from anywhere. Students outside Russia pay by PayPal in foreign
Popular tracks
already use: Sanskrit for Yoga Teachers.
Learn Sanskrit Grammar Online.
the words: Sanskrit Mantra Pronunciation & Recitation.
- For yoga teachers — understand the mantras, asana names and Yoga Sutras you
- Grammar — the systematic flagship course, from the alphabet up:
- Mantra pronunciation — the gentlest entry, chant correctly and understand
- Hindi, philosophy and more — see the full catalogue.
Start
Pick a course and see live prices and the schedule on the school's platform, or message a curator on Telegram with your questions — we'll help you choose where to begin.