Sacred Scriptures
Explore the ancient texts that form the foundation of Sanatan Dharma, containing timeless wisdom and spiritual guidance.
Vedas
Rigveda(ऋग्वेद)
The oldest of the Vedas, containing hymns to the deities and philosophical discussions.
Samaveda(सामवेद)
Contains melodies and chants for rituals, derived mainly from the Rigveda.
Yajurveda(यजुर्वेद)
Focuses on liturgy, rituals and sacrificial formulas used by priests.
Atharvaveda(अथर्ववेद)
Contains spells, incantations, and metaphysical texts dealing with healing and daily life.
Upanishads
Brihadaranyaka(बृहदारण्यक)
One of the oldest and most important Upanishads, discussing the nature of reality and self.
Chandogya(छांदोग्य)
Contains discussions on meditation, cosmology, and the nature of reality.
Isha(ईश)
A concise Upanishad emphasizing the unity of all things and the importance of both knowledge and action.
Kena(केन)
Explores the nature of knowledge and the ultimate source of consciousness.
Katha(कठ)
Presents a dialogue between a young boy and Yama (Death) about the nature of the soul and afterlife.
Puranas
Bhagavata Purana(भागवत पुराण)
Focuses on the devotion to Lord Vishnu and Krishna, containing the famous stories of Krishna's life.
Vishnu Purana(विष्णु पुराण)
Describes the universe's creation, genealogies of kings, and the life of Krishna.
Shiva Purana(शिव पुराण)
Glorifies Lord Shiva and describes various aspects of his divine nature.
Garuda Purana(गरुड़ पुराण)
Deals with life after death, funeral rites, and the journey of the soul.
Matsya Purana(मत्स्य पुराण)
Contains the story of Matsya (fish) avatar of Vishnu and various cosmological descriptions.
Epics
Ramayana(रामायण)
The epic tale of Lord Rama, embodying the ideals of righteousness, duty, and devotion.
Mahabharata(महाभारत)
The longest epic poem in the world, containing the Bhagavad Gita and numerous moral teachings.
Bhagavad Gita(भगवद गीता)
Lord Krishna's discourse to Arjuna on the battlefield, covering duty, knowledge, and devotion.
Dharma Shastras
Manu Smriti(मनु स्मृति)
An ancient legal text outlining the social, ethical, and legal codes of conduct.
Yajnavalkya Smriti(याज्ञवल्क्य स्मृति)
A legal text covering civil law, governance, and religious duties.
Narada Smriti(नारद स्मृति)
Focuses primarily on legal procedures and judicial matters.