Where can I get a quality Sanskrit audio?

June 14, 2009 4:13 PM

Mantrafilter: Your recommendations for the best audio versions of the Bhagavad Gita or the Ramayana?

I want to buy a copy as a gift for someone who's studying Sanskrit, so this needs to be an accurate and comprehensive recording that will assist in improving pronunciation.

Bonus points for one that's available online with fast delivery.

posted by girlgenius to Religion & Philosophy (1 answer total)

R Bharati chants Sanskrit verses very clearly, you might want to try this:
(try the nearest Ramakrishna Math/Vedanta Society if you want to hear a sample.)

Ideally, you are looking for something that has minimal background score so it doesn't distract from the Sanskrit chanting.
There is also a site that has free mp3 downloads of all the verses, but they are in a not-very-clear voice, plus plenty of annoying background music.

g'luck
posted by grazd at 7:02 AM on June 28, 2009