This is the 2nd episode on Sanskrit alphabets. The basic consonant form is explained here using the often debated pronunciation of names between the North and South Indian population. While each language has it’s own manner od pronunciations, Samskrta must be pronounced as it was meant to be. 

Especially when we chant stotras and mantras, we cannot compromise on pronunciations because Sanskrit sounds are used to produce certain vibrations which impact both our bodies and our environment. The efficacy of mantras depend on the correct pronunciation of Sanskrit.00:00 Introduction

01:19 Consonants

02:13 Aghosha Vyanjana

02:54 Saghosha Vyanjana

03:29 Stop sounds

05:07 Derived Consonant Sounds

06:50 Ram or Rama

09:44 Problems while chanting

11:30 Summary