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Clear guide to correct pronunciation of sanskrit vowels for flawless sanskrit chanting and reading.


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This new series is an attempt to demonstrate the pronunciation of sanskrit words in order to aid correct chanting of sanskrit stotras.


It is not just an ancient language, it is also one of great logic and clarity. If one understands the rules of sanskrit  pronunciation, there can be no doubt on how to pronounce any word. 


Avoid these common mistakes:

1. How to correctly pronounce ॠ (8:38) and ऐ (11.57).

You can read in detail on the blogsite:

https://vedikheritageblog.wordpress.com/flawlessly-chant-in-sanskrit/


0:00 Introduction 

1:16 Origin of Sounds

2:09 List of Vowels

2:39 Classification of Pure Vowels

4:14 Combination Vowels

5:24 Hrasva & Deergha Vowels

7:01 अ

7:16 आ

7:36 इ 

7:49 ई

7:59 उ

8:13 ऊ

8:38 Correct pronunciation of ऋ

9:57 ॠ 

10:13 ऌ ॡ

10:20 Shuddha Svarah

10:40 Samyuktasvarah

11:11 ए 

11:45 ऐ

11:57 Correct pronunciation of ऐ

12:36 ओ 

13:00 औ

13:19 Ayogavahah

14:30 Summary


Link to learn the Devanagari alphabet:


1. Sanskrit channel playlist for detailed learning:

youtube.com/watch?v=_PWIDchrRFU&list=PLAPrVB8wngPk6VsGU9aUS-Gy_qf2QyOVm&index=1



Reference links for basic vowel & consonant pronunciations:

  1. Himalayan Academy- Sanskrit Chanting:
  2. https://sanskritguide.com/the-nature-of-sanskrit/


    2. Bhuj Mandir channel for concise Vowel and consonant pronunciations:

    YouTube.com/watch?v=2UfCGrvfmOY

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