Wow, your channel is amazing. I hope to study Sanskrit in the near future. I am currently studying colloquial and classical Tibetan and translation with a school in Dharamsala, as well as learning Hindi on my own (I also know Biblical Hebrew, am studying Modern Hebrew and Ukrainian, and speak Spanish, Italian, and German). I briefly attempted Sanskrit when I was much younger, but now that I’m older, having studied Vajrayana and Mahayana Buddhism and with my Tibetan studies that led me to study Hindi as well, my interest in Sanskrit has arisen again, but my time (and brain power) is unfortunately limited. Your videos are inspiring-I hope to one day have a fraction of the mastery you display in chanting Sanskrit verse. 🙏
Thank you Avana Vana! Your linguistic range is impressive, and I really wish you all the best in Sanskrit studies. Knowing that many languages, I think mastering Sanskrit won't be that hard for you.
with all respect for your teachings, a "visarga" preceded by "pa" should sound "f" like in the mantra for plenitude "om purnamadaḥ(f) " and not that mute visarga. your opinion please. I learnt from Svamy Dayānanda Sarasvati in Rishikesh. Also in the Śāntiḥ mantra the first two " visargas" should make the sound of the next "ś" longer. Your opinion please
Yes, you are right! When followed by 'p', it changes to 'f'. And regarding the śānti mantra, that longer 'śś' is actually the result of the preceding visarga turning into 'ś' (śāntiḥ śāntiḥ...). So, 'ś' + 'ś' = 'śś'. At the same time, these rules are optional, according to grammar, and so it is not obligatory to make these changes every time. On the other hand, as the mantras you mentioned are parts of the Vedas, the changes to 'f' and 'ś' are mostly always done by all the Vedic branches. Also, in South India, even if they chant the non-Vedic texts they too tend to make these substitutions. In north India, on the other hand, people are more inclined to the "silent" visargas, and the 'f' and 'ś' options are almost not heard if common ślokas are recited.
Yes, this is an optional rule mentioned in Sanskrit grammar. In many Vedic shakhas it is mandatory for the Vedic mantras and chants, but otherwise, up to you. I usually always take the option, as I like the sound of it, and it also helps in breath management (you lose less air, as the 'f' and other substitutions do block the outgoing air)
@@SanskritSense do you have a video on this? Would really appreciate it. I love pronouncing with this sandhi as it sounds way more satisfying. Almost as if i look for these visargas is mantras and get excited to change it😂. Also is there any other rules to look out for when its written 1 way and you say it another way? I heard that sometimes प is supposed to be pronounced प्प but didnt understand when this applies
There is a problem with this way, according to shiksha sutra there is no repeat ever, and this can change the meaning by adding a letter. for example सुताः means sons, सुताहा means killer of daughter.
Thank you for the comment, Sam. There are many shiksha sutras, and they do say different things, sometimes even contradictory. I am just presenting what is the common way of treating the visarga nowadays, having heard it in the chanting of so many pandits. But yes, it is a point worthy of research as it does have different views on it. Regarding the example, in echoing the visarga the "echo" part is usually short. So सुताहा won't actually happen, as it will sound as सुताह.
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It’s a very useful video. First time I learnt this rules .
Om namo bhagwate vasudevay 🙏
Wow, your channel is amazing. I hope to study Sanskrit in the near future. I am currently studying colloquial and classical Tibetan and translation with a school in Dharamsala, as well as learning Hindi on my own (I also know Biblical Hebrew, am studying Modern Hebrew and Ukrainian, and speak Spanish, Italian, and German). I briefly attempted Sanskrit when I was much younger, but now that I’m older, having studied Vajrayana and Mahayana Buddhism and with my Tibetan studies that led me to study Hindi as well, my interest in Sanskrit has arisen again, but my time (and brain power) is unfortunately limited. Your videos are inspiring-I hope to one day have a fraction of the mastery you display in chanting Sanskrit verse. 🙏
Thank you Avana Vana! Your linguistic range is impressive, and I really wish you all the best in Sanskrit studies. Knowing that many languages, I think mastering Sanskrit won't be that hard for you.
Excellent teaching. So well-explained. Your pronunciation is better than 90% of Indian Sanskrit speakers. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind appreciation, धन्यवाद:
You are very awesome ! Excellent teaching !
Thank you!
tysm for this video. God bless you.
Thanks😊
I used to wonder why sometimes we drop the echo sound and some times we dont
Now I know why
Thank you APIYO, I'm glad it was helpful!
with all respect for your teachings, a "visarga" preceded by "pa" should sound "f" like in the mantra for plenitude "om purnamadaḥ(f) " and not that mute visarga. your opinion please. I learnt from Svamy Dayānanda Sarasvati in Rishikesh.
Also in the Śāntiḥ mantra the first two " visargas" should make the sound of the next "ś" longer. Your opinion please
Yes, you are right! When followed by 'p', it changes to 'f'. And regarding the śānti mantra, that longer 'śś' is actually the result of the preceding visarga turning into 'ś' (śāntiḥ śāntiḥ...). So, 'ś' + 'ś' = 'śś'. At the same time, these rules are optional, according to grammar, and so it is not obligatory to make these changes every time. On the other hand, as the mantras you mentioned are parts of the Vedas, the changes to 'f' and 'ś' are mostly always done by all the Vedic branches. Also, in South India, even if they chant the non-Vedic texts they too tend to make these substitutions. In north India, on the other hand, people are more inclined to the "silent" visargas, and the 'f' and 'ś' options are almost not heard if common ślokas are recited.
@@SanskritSense perfect, great to share knowledge with you. excellent work on your videos regarding sanskrit. Congrats
Is there a rule where you add a फ् instead of the visarga when there is a प after it? Same with क ख - ख् and श ष स - स्
Yes, this is an optional rule mentioned in Sanskrit grammar. In many Vedic shakhas it is mandatory for the Vedic mantras and chants, but otherwise, up to you. I usually always take the option, as I like the sound of it, and it also helps in breath management (you lose less air, as the 'f' and other substitutions do block the outgoing air)
@@SanskritSense what would this rule be called do you know?
@@Manishv90 upadhmānīya ("f") & jihvāmūlīya (hard "h"). For श ष स स् replacement no name.
@@SanskritSense do you have a video on this? Would really appreciate it. I love pronouncing with this sandhi as it sounds way more satisfying. Almost as if i look for these visargas is mantras and get excited to change it😂.
Also is there any other rules to look out for when its written 1 way and you say it another way? I heard that sometimes प is supposed to be pronounced प्प but didnt understand when this applies
Visarga = Wheeze-dots.
There is a problem with this way, according to shiksha sutra there is no repeat ever, and this can change the meaning by adding a letter. for example सुताः means sons, सुताहा means killer of daughter.
Thank you for the comment, Sam. There are many shiksha sutras, and they do say different things, sometimes even contradictory. I am just presenting what is the common way of treating the visarga nowadays, having heard it in the chanting of so many pandits. But yes, it is a point worthy of research as it does have different views on it. Regarding the example, in echoing the visarga the "echo" part is usually short. So सुताहा won't actually happen, as it will sound as सुताह.
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