Sanskrit for Indian Philosophy
If your goal is to read Indian philosophical texts in the original, Sanskrit is the bridge between commentary, translation and the source itself. ОРС teaches both the language and text-focused courses for serious readers.
Note on language. Classes are conducted in Russian. These pages are for Russian-speaking learners worldwide. See Learn Sanskrit Online with Indologists for how the school works.
What you can study
translation alone allows; this track pairs naturally with Sanskrit for Yoga Teachers.
primary-source reading.
Learn Sanskrit Grammar Online and then add text courses.
- Yoga Sutras and related traditions. Read Patañjali more carefully than a
- Upanishads and classical texts. Move from vocabulary and grammar into
- Grammar as a tool. If you are starting from zero, begin with
How it works for learners abroad
difficult passages.
reading, not generic inspiration.
- Recordings included — follow live classes from another timezone or rewatch
- Indologists as teachers — the courses are built around philology and source
- PayPal for payment from outside Russia; a free introductory class first.
Start
See the current text and philosophy courses on the school's platform, or message a curator on Telegram to choose the right entry point.