Teach Yourself Samskrit,Prathama Diksha" is aimed at those people who want to learn Sanskrit at home.It is a superb self leaning tool for enthusiasts of Sanskrit. The book set " Prathama Diksha" is the first level of a five level learning series. Each level is carefully graded so that the student builds both conversational and literary knowledge of Sanskrit.It is a unique aid wherein Sanskrit is taught through Sanskrit,without using the crutch of English. There are five books in this set : 1. Vakyavyavaharah - This is the main book of the first level(488pp).It is designed to teach Sanskrit through Sanskrit with the help of pictures,diagrams and excercises. 2. Vakyavistarah - This is the supplementary reading material (202pp). Additional vocabulary is given in this book. 3. Sambhashanam - This is the supplementary reading material (72pp).The student is introduced to communicative dialogues to improve his communication skills. 4. Varnamala - This books is designed to help the student learn the Devanagari script. 5. Appendices,Parishishtam - This book is the answer key to the excercises given in the main book.Also includes glossary of words,verbs etc.