संस्कृतेन सम्भाषणं कुरु । जीवनस्य परिवर्तनं कुरु ॥
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समाजनिधि: - Contribute Financially
Your financial support, no matter the amount, is crucial to our mission. Thanks to the unwavering belief and efforts of our volunteers and well-wishers, Samskrita Bharati USA has been able to teach thousands of people Samskritam and launch vital programs since 1995. Your tax-deductible contributions have helped us grow to over 45 chapters in 26 states.
ग्रन्थापण: - Bookstore
Explore a treasure trove of Samskritam resources at the Samskritam Bookstore!
What's New
Sambhāṣaṇa Program for Youth
Sambhāṣaṇa Program for Youth (16-32 age group) – Level Up Your Samskritam This Summer! Our Youth Division is launching a fun, 3-month Sambhāṣaṇa Program! If you’ve been looking for a relaxed, low-pressure space to practice speaking with peers, this is for you.
Who: Ages 16-32 (All skill levels welcome!)
The Vibe: Chill, regular practice with friends. No stress, just speaking.
Duration: 3 months over the summer.
Introductory Meet-up: Sunday, May 17th, 9:00 PM ET
Want the Zoom link? Send a quick email to yuva@sbusa.org to join the intro session!
Registration for Samskrita-Kendram Classes
Registration for Samskrita-Kendram Classes – Samskrita Bharati has more than 40 chapters (aka Saṃskrita-kendrāṇi) in various cities across the country. A good opportunity for the entire family to learn Samskritam since we offer in-person classes for children, their parents and other adults in the same place. Please visit our website (http://samskritabharatiusa.
SBUSA Blog
We are excited to share that Samskrita Bharati USA has launched an official blog to keep our community updated on our various programs, initiatives, and activities. To kick things off, we have recently published two articles focusing on our SAFL (Samskritam as a Foreign Language) program. Whether you are looking for an overview of the SAFL program or want to hear firsthand from the perspective of SAFL students, we invite you to read these posts and share them with friends and family –
SAFL Overview: Learn about the structure and goals of the program. https://samskritabharatiusa.
SAFL Student Perspective: Discover the program through the eyes of our students. https://samskritabharatiusa.
Dhīmahi Youth Camp
Dhīmahi Youth Camp during the July 4th weekend in Chicago. Open to youth entering college or in college or working (18-32 age group). Join us for a joyful weekend dedicated to Samskritam, Samskriti, and Sakhyam.
Register and find more details here: http://tinyurl.com/
If you have any questions, please contact us at yuva@samskritabharatiusa.
Samskritam Family Camps -
Samskritam Family Camps – An excellent opportunity to start (or continue) learning Samskritam. Open to all. No prior knowledge of Samskritam is required. Special discount for SAFL students and full-time college students attending these family camps. Please send an email to info@sbusa.org for discount details.
ताम्रपर्णी-संस्कृतशिबिरम् – during the weekend of Apr 24-26 near Orlando, FL. For registration and other details, please visit – http://tinyurl.com/Tamra26
कावेरी-संस्कृतशिबिरम् – during the Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25 in Saratoga, CA. For registration and other details, please visit – http://kaveri.camp
गङ्गोत्री-संस्कृतशिबिरम् – during the weekend of June 5-7 near Chicago, IL. Open to all. For registration and other details, please visit – http://gangotri.sbusa.org
वितस्ता-संस्कृतशिबिरम् – during the weekend of June 26-28 in Olympia, WA. Open to all. For registration and other details, please visit – http://vitastaa.camp
जाह्नवी-संस्कृतशिबिरम् – during the labor day weekend of Sep 5-7 in Plainsboro, NJ. For registration and other details, please visit – https://tinyurl.com/
Saṁvāda-Śibiram
Saṁvāda-Śibiram is an immersive, interactive learning program that focuses on the practical use of Samskritam. A five-day residential program (July 15-19) to be held in our Pada-bhavanam (Aldie, VA). Sri Vasuvaj, SB-Bhāratam and other experienced instructors will be leading Saṁvāda-Śibiram. Please register using the following link – https://tinyurl.com/
S2S (sambhāṣaṇataḥ śāstraparyantam) Certificate Course -
S2S (sambhāṣaṇataḥ śāstraparyantam) Certificate Course is online, structured program for 18+ adults who are unable to attend in-person classes to learn Samskritam. Registration is now open for S1 Level (for beginners, open to all) and P1/S2 Intermediate Levels (for those who have completed beginner level and requires successful completion of a direct entry exam). For details about the S2S Program, please go to http://s2s.
All-Year Samskritam Activities: Learning Beyond the Classroom
संस्कृत-शब्द-स्पर्धा (Samskrit Word-Bee) -
Volunteers of BodhaPlay, a new Samskrita Bharati initiative for creating non‑gadget games will be conducting this unique national level competition for children. Twenty-one weeks. Learn 15 new words per week. And then, compete with your peers at the national level!!! Please join the following WhatsApp Channel for details –https://whatsapp.com/channel/
Amarakosha Memorization Class
A six-month weekly twice class that is open to children and adults who know devanāgarī-lipi and are able to understand conversational Samskritam. Fees = dedication to attend the class in its entirety.
Requirement – 30-minute class that meets weekly twice (Wed and Fri from 830pm-900pm ET). Learners will need to attend both the sessions each week for about six months. This course is for only those who will attend nearly all weekly twice 30-min sessions for the duration of six months.
Link to register – https://forms.gle/
Samskritam – Beyond Classes
In addition to regular classes for all age groups, we offer “non-class” opportunities to connect with Samskritam. Link to participate – https://www.
Saṃskṛtagītamālikā (संस्कृतगीतमालिका)
Fortnightly online class to learn Samskritam through songs! No registration or music background needed.
WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/
Rāmāyaṇa-Pārāyaṇam -
Daily at 900pm ET
Pratidinaṁ Kathāmālā (PDKM) -
Story-A-Day – Daily at 930pm ET
Common link to participate in the above programs – https://www.
Phone: +1 720-843-2893 (Access code: 1230212)
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सहभाग: - Programs & Events
Discover your learning options on the Participate page. You’ll find a variety of programs there, including in-person classes, residential camps, and weekend workshops. Ready to join us? Click below links for direct registration links to our classes and events across the USA. Please note that some registrations are not yet open and are therefore not featured here.
Samskrita Kendram Registration Links
Samskrita Kendram Registration Links
- MA - Littleton (open)
- MD - Clarksburg and Rockville (coming soon)
- NC - Cary RTP (open)
- NH - Nashua (coming soon)
- NJ - Multiple Locations (coming soon)
- OH - Columbus (coming soon)
- OR - Portland (coming soon)
- VA - Multiple Locations (coming soon)
- TX - Austin (coming soon)
- TX - Dallas (open)
- WA - Seattle (coming soon)
Other Class Registration Links
- Summer Online Bala Classes (open)
- NJ - Jaahnavii जाह्नवी Camp (open)
- VA - संवादशिबिरम् (open)
- GA - Narmada नर्मदा Camp (open)
- WA - Vitasta वितस्ता Camp (open)
- TX - Yamunotri Camp (coming soon)
- IL - Camp धीमहि / Dhimahi (2027)
- CA - Kaveri कावेरी Camp (2027)
- IL - Gangotri गङ्गोत्री Camp (2027)
- FL - tAmraparNI ताम्रपर्णी Camp (2027)
- Bali - Camp ॐ स्वस्त्यस्तु (2027)
- GA - Godavari गोदावरी Camp (2027)
Learning Paths
Children's Programs
8-year curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 7 (In-Person)
SAFL Program
Samskritam As a Foreign Language for High School Children (Online)
Youth Programs
Youth and College Students (In-Campus & Online)
Adults' Programs
In-Person
Certificate Course
s2s Program
General Placement
Distance Learning Program
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