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Read Sanskrit Through Stories: Mukunda Hari Opens an Online Course on 2 December

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ONLINE — Mukunda Hari, a Sanskrit teacher, is opening an online course, Ādarśa Series Level 1, “Reading Sanskrit Through Stories”, with a first batch beginning on 2 December 2026. The announcement, which reached Akincana Gocara on 2 November 2026 with a registration link, describes it as a beginners’ course; the poster, reproduced below with its full text, asks that candidates be able to read devanāgarī fluently.[1][2]

The course poster. Image: Mukunda Hari

The announcement

“Hare Kṛṣṇa, I am happy to announce I am starting a beginners Sanskrit Course from the month of December. Interested Devotees, please register using this link: forms.gle/zG8qCfjQJYYeBhnq7”[2]

Text of the poster

Learn Sanskrit with Mukunda Hari
Ādarśa Series – Level 1
Reading Sanskrit Through Stories

What will you learn in this series?
Progress from introductory Sanskrit readers to a deeper understanding of Sanskrit literature through stories, prose and simple poetry. Build your vocabulary, strengthen reading comprehension, and learn grammar systematically through guided explanations of the texts.

What will you learn in this course?
Textbook: Bālādarśa.

  • Read Sanskrit stories with guidance.
  • Develop basic Sanskrit writing skills.
  • Build vocabulary and understand basic sentence structures.
  • Learn basic grammar in context.
  • Understand Sanskrit prose and simple poetry.
  • 33 Sessions, 11 Weeks
  • Max. 10 students per batch
  • Online via Zoom
  • English medium

Who is this for?
For students who want to read, understand and write basic Sanskrit, developing the skills required to engage with Sanskrit stories and literature.

Requirements

  • Candidates should be able to read devanāgarī fluently.
  • Regular attendance and completion of homework and exercises as required.

Course Fees & Enrollment
The batch will start once atleast 3 students have enrolled. There will be 3 one hour sessions per week. The fee options are:

  • ₹180 per session. Must be paid up front monthly.
  • Pay the full course fee up front and avail a 20% discount!

The first batch begins on 2nd Dec 2026

Sequel Course
For those who have graduated from this course, the sequel course is: Ādarśa Series – Level 2, Prathamādarśa.

About the Teacher – Mukunda Hari

  • Has been studying Sanskrit for over 12 years.
  • Has studied in a gurukula for three years.
  • Has been studying Śrī Hari-bhakti-vilāsa for the past two years.
  • Has been engaged in Deity worship for over 12 years.

Get in Touch
WhatsApp: +91 9327935728
Email: mukundharirudra@gmail.com
Website: tinyurl.com/4thv6v5k

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Sources

  1. Mukunda Hari, “Learn Sanskrit with Mukunda Hari: Ādarśa Series – Level 1”, poster, undated; copy received by Akincana Gocara on 2 November 2026.
  2. Announcement of the course, forwarded message, copy received by Akincana Gocara on 2 November 2026.
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