Friday, March 20, 2026

संस्कृतेन सम्भाषणं कुरु । जीवनस्य परिवर्तनं कुरु ॥

Speak Samskritam, Transform your life!

Ready to start? Find a local class, attend a workshop, register for a camp, or support us by volunteering or donating.

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!

pAtratA book cover and other book covers in the background

What's New

High School Samskritam Network (HSN)

High School Samskritam Network (HSN) is a new initiative from Samskrita Bharati for students in grades 10-12 who are interested in Samskritam. Designed as a light-touch, identity-building community, HSN keeps SAFL graduates and others still in high school connected through their shared heritage. HSN serves as the vital bridge to the Campus Samskritam Network (CSN) in college and, eventually, the Samskritam Network for Young Professionals (SNYP).

Inaugural meet-up – Sunday Mar 22 at 900pm ET. Please use the following link to sign-up – http://tinyurl.com/HSN-signup

For more information, please email info@sbusa.orgNote: Membership in HSN requires parental approval.

Premiere Show of Agniśilā

Premiere Show of Agniśilā-Video – Last year, we launched a web-series featuring animated movie presentations of ancient as well as modern games from Bhāratam. Today (Thu Mar 19), we released the sixth video based on the game “Agniśilā aka Hot Potato”. Please enjoy with your family and share this video with your friends. Link to watch this short, animated video on our YouTube Channel – https://youtu.be/CgX8fx0oxOc

After watching the Agniśilā-video, please provide your feedback using the following link – https://tinyurl.com/krida-feedback

Yuvavibhāgaḥ - 

Our Division of Youth Education and Engagement conducts various classes and other activities for youth in the 18-30 age group through its Campus Samskritam Network (CSN) and Samskritam Network for Young Professionals (SNYP).  Twelve college students representing nine universities (CSN Chapters) and another thirteen volunteers from SNYP and other teams attended the first annual meeting of Yuvavibhāgaḥ held this past weekend in Dallas. The concluding program was held on UT-Dallas Campus with a keynote address by Dr. Siddhartha Jayanti, Assistant Professor at Dartmouth College, SAFL-alumnus, and member of our SNYP team. Want to be part of our Yuvavibhāgaḥ? Send email to yuva@sbusa.org

Non-gadget Games for Children and Adults 

A few of our dedicated volunteers have started a new initiative called BhodhaPlay and are working on creative ways to make Samskritam learning both fun and easy. They have released three non-gadget games including krīḍārañjanī, a collection of puzzles and games in Samskritam. Appropriate for all ages (children and adults) to have fun and to improve one’s Samskritam vocabulary. Please send an email to bodhaplay@sbusa.org for details and to get involved with this new initiative.

New from BodhaPlay – संस्कृत-शब्द-स्पर्धा (Samskrit Word-Bee), a national level competition for children. Please join the following WhatsApp Channel for details – https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb71yGv60eBcIUlm5f0y

Samskritam Family Camps -

An excellent opportunity to start (or continue) learning Samskritam. Open to all. No prior knowledge of Samskritam is required.

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

S2S (sambhāṣaṇataḥ śāstraparyantam) Certificate Course -

An online program for 18+ adults who are unable to attend in-person classes to learn Samskritam. A structured program that is offered in affiliation with Kavikulaguru Kalidasa Sanskrit University (KKSU), Nagpur, India. For details about the S2S Program, please go to http://s2s.samskritabharatiusa.org or send an email to s2s.info@sbusa.org

Yuvavibhāgaḥ - 

Our Division of Youth Education and Engagement conducts various classes and other activities for youth in the 18-30 age group through its Campus Samskritam Network (CSN) and Samskritam Network for Young Professionals (SNYP).  Twelve college students representing nine universities (CSN Chapters) and another thirteen volunteers from SNYP and other teams attended the first annual meeting of Yuvavibhāgaḥ held this past weekend in Dallas. The concluding program was held on UT-Dallas Campus with a keynote address by Dr. Siddhartha Jayanti, Assistant Professor at Dartmouth College, SAFL-alumnus, and member of our SNYP team. Want to be part of our Yuvavibhāgaḥ? Send email to yuva@sbusa.org

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/0029Vb71yGv60eBcIUlm5f0y

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/ah5RBFpqWaoyKjTu7

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.freeconferencecall.com/wall/pdkm

Saṃskṛtagītamālikā (संस्कृतगीतमालिका)

Fortnightly online class to learn Samskritam through songs! No registration or music background needed.
WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8AP6zokLpQ1wtLyKKmPGd

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.freeconferencecall.com/wall/pdkm
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.