SAN0204 - In this last fourth quarter of the Intermediate Phase of the Certificate Program in Sanskrit Proficiency (SAN0204), students delve into the captivating world of Pañcatantra Kathāḥ, analyzing and interpreting these ancient tales in Saṃskṛtam. By utilizing the selected text as a foundation, students are able to explore the nuances of the language and further enhance their language skills.
Through the interactive nature of the course, students not only develop their ability to analyze and interpret texts, but they also sharpen their communication skills, enabling them to effectively converse in Saṃskṛtam with their cohorts. By the end of this course, students will have gained a deep appreciation for the Pañcatantrakathāḥ, and will have honed their language skills in Saṃskṛtam. Completion of this course marks the conclusion of the Intermediate Phase in the Certificate Program in Saṃskṛtam Proficiency, allowing students to progress to the Advanced Phase.
Parvathi Sriram is a Physical Therapist by profession and practiced in India prior to moving to Houston. Her area of interests are Sanskrit and Vedanta. She is currently teaching Sanskrit for Arsha Vidya Bhaarati students. She has also been teaching at Balavihar, Chinamya Mission Houston since 2015. Parvathi has been studying Vedanta at Chinmaya Mission Houston since 2014. She also continues her Sanskrit learning at AVB and through Samskrita Bharati.