It's been on my bucket list to learn Sanskrit, and it seems to me a productive hobby as I transition into the next stage of life. I've picked up several words in studying scripture and in researching experiences, but only in seeing Latin (English) letters. Aside from ॐ, I'm lost when it comes to IAST (Sanskrit script). I'd really like to get to the point where I can read this script without having to mentally pronounce them using the Latin alphabet.
Does anyone have a reputable online resource they have experience with to learn Sanskrit? (Please don't just do a Google search and post links; I have Google, too. )
If not, can someone recommend a text that I can purchase, preferably in digital format?
Does anyone have a reputable online resource they have experience with to learn Sanskrit? (Please don't just do a Google search and post links; I have Google, too. )
If not, can someone recommend a text that I can purchase, preferably in digital format?