Sanskrit, alongside Greek and Latin, is one of the three most historically significant ancient Indo-European languages. It is the language in which the most significant texts of Hinduism were composed, including in particular the epic poems the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.

Prerequisites: Attendees should have experience with at least one other ancient Indo-European language, such as Greek or Latin. Texts will be read in the Devanagari script, which will be taught during sessions.

Date and Time: Once a month. First session: Friday 7 August 2026, 1pm-3pm

Materials for the Sanskrit reading group may be accessed here.