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Best books to learn Learn Sanskrit, in order

Sanskrit is a highly inflected classical language, so method and order are everything. Begin with a modern textbook that drills the Devanagari script and the sandhi rules, work systematically through the grammar with a good primer (Lanman or Ruppel), then graduate to reader anthologies and finally the classical texts. Rushing to the Gita before the grammar guarantees frustration.

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How should I approach learning learn sanskrit?
Sanskrit is a highly inflected classical language, so method and order are everything. Begin with a modern textbook that drills the Devanagari script and the sandhi rules, work systematically through the grammar with a good primer (Lanman or Ruppel), then graduate to reader anthologies and finally the classical texts. Rushing to the Gita before the grammar guarantees frustration.
What's a good book to start learn sanskrit with?
A strong starting point is Bhagavad-Gita by Vyasa. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after learn sanskrit?
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