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Bhagavad Gita
Vedic Literature

Bhagavad Gita

Author: Sage Vyasa
Language: Sanskrit18 Chapters • 700 Verses

Significance:

Divine dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna

The Bhagavad Gita is a conversation between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. It contains profound spiritual teachings about duty, righteousness, and the path to liberation.

Key Teachings:

Dharma and Duty
Paths of Yoga
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Popular Verses:

2.47 - Right to action, not fruits
18.66 - Surrender to Krishna

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Hindi
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Tamil
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Ramayana
Epic Literature

Ramayana

Author: Sage Valmiki
Language: Sanskrit7 Chapters • 24000 Verses

Significance:

Life story of Lord Rama

The Ramayana narrates the life of Prince Rama, his exile, the abduction of Sita by Ravana, and the eventual victory of good over evil. It teaches ideals of dharma, devotion, and righteousness.

Key Teachings:

Ideal kingship
Devotion and loyalty
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Popular Verses:

Sundara Kanda
Ram Raksha Stotra

Available Translations:

Hindi
English
Tamil
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Mahabharata
Epic Literature

Mahabharata

Author: Sage Vyasa
Language: Sanskrit18 Chapters • 100000 Verses

Significance:

Greatest epic of ancient India

The Mahabharata tells the story of the Kurukshetra war between the Pandavas and Kauravas. It contains the Bhagavad Gita and teaches about dharma, politics, and human nature.

Key Teachings:

Dharma in complex situations
Justice and righteousness
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Bhagavad Gita
Vishnu Sahasranama

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Rig Veda
Vedas

Rig Veda

Author: Various Rishis
Language: Vedic Sanskrit10 Chapters • 1028 Verses

Significance:

Oldest Vedic text

The Rig Veda is the oldest of the four Vedas, containing hymns and mantras dedicated to various deities. It forms the foundation of Hindu philosophy and spiritual practices.

Key Teachings:

Cosmic order (Rita)
Divine hymns
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Popular Verses:

Gayatri Mantra
Purusha Sukta

Available Translations:

Hindi
English
Sanskrit Commentary
Sama Veda
Vedas

Sama Veda

Author: Various Rishis
Language: Vedic Sanskrit2 Chapters • 1875 Verses

Significance:

Veda of melodies and chants

The Sama Veda consists of melodies and chants derived from the Rig Veda. It is primarily used for singing during sacrificial rituals and is considered the origin of Indian classical music.

Key Teachings:

Sacred music
Ritual chanting
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Popular Verses:

Soma hymns
Agni chants

Available Translations:

Hindi
English
Sanskrit with notation
Yajur Veda
Vedas

Yajur Veda

Author: Various Rishis
Language: Vedic Sanskrit40 Chapters • 1975 Verses

Significance:

Veda of sacrificial formulas

The Yajur Veda contains prose mantras and sacrificial formulas used by priests during rituals. It provides detailed instructions for performing various ceremonies and yajnas.

Key Teachings:

Ritual procedures
Sacrificial formulas
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Popular Verses:

Shri Rudram
Purusha Sukta

Available Translations:

Hindi
English
Sanskrit Commentary
Atharva Veda
Vedas

Atharva Veda

Author: Various Rishis
Language: Vedic Sanskrit20 Chapters • 5977 Verses

Significance:

Veda of everyday life

The Atharva Veda deals with everyday life, including medicine, magic, and domestic rituals. It contains hymns for healing, protection, and prosperity in daily life.

Key Teachings:

Healing practices
Protection mantras
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Popular Verses:

Bhoomi Sukta
Healing hymns

Available Translations:

Hindi
English
Sanskrit Commentary
Vishnu Purana
Puranas

Vishnu Purana

Author: Sage Parashara
Language: Sanskrit6 Chapters • 7000 Verses

Significance:

Stories of Lord Vishnu

The Vishnu Purana narrates the stories of Lord Vishnu and his avatars. It covers cosmology, genealogies of gods and sages, and the glory of Vishnu as the supreme deity.

Key Teachings:

Vishnu's supremacy
Avatar stories
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Popular Verses:

Vishnu Sahasranama
Avatar descriptions

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Hindi
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Tamil
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Shiva Purana
Puranas

Shiva Purana

Author: Sage Vyasa
Language: Sanskrit7 Chapters • 24000 Verses

Significance:

Stories of Lord Shiva

The Shiva Purana contains stories about Lord Shiva, his various forms, and his divine leelas. It explains the significance of Shiva worship and the power of devotion.

Key Teachings:

Shiva's glory
Destruction and creation
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Popular Verses:

Shiva Sahasranama
Rudra Gita

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Devi Bhagavatam
Puranas

Devi Bhagavatam

Author: Sage Vyasa
Language: Sanskrit12 Chapters • 18000 Verses

Significance:

Glory of Divine Mother

The Devi Bhagavatam glorifies the Divine Mother in her various forms. It contains stories of the Goddess's power, her battles with demons, and the importance of Shakti worship.

Key Teachings:

Divine feminine power
Shakti worship
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Devi Mahatmya
Lalita Sahasranama

Available Translations:

Hindi
English
Bengali
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Hanuman Chalisa
Devotional Literature

Hanuman Chalisa

Author: Tulsidas
Language: Awadhi Hindi1 Chapters • 40 Verses

Significance:

Hymn to Lord Hanuman

The Hanuman Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Hanuman, composed by Tulsidas. It describes Hanuman's qualities, powers, and his devotion to Lord Rama.

Key Teachings:

Devotion to Hanuman
Strength and courage
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Popular Verses:

Opening verse
Closing prayer

Available Translations:

Hindi
English
Sanskrit
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Sundara Kanda
Devotional Literature

Sundara Kanda

Author: Sage Valmiki
Language: Sanskrit1 Chapters • 2885 Verses

Significance:

Hanuman's journey to Lanka

Sundara Kanda is the fifth book of the Ramayana, describing Hanuman's heroic journey to Lanka to find Sita. It is considered highly auspicious and is often recited for blessings.

Key Teachings:

Hanuman's devotion
Courage and determination
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Popular Verses:

Hanuman's leap
Meeting with Sita

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Hindi
English
Tamil
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📖 Categories of Sacred Literature

Vedas

Ancient scriptures with hymns, rituals, and spiritual knowledge

Epics

Great stories like Ramayana and Mahabharata with moral teachings

Puranas

Stories of gods, cosmology, and ancient history

Devotional

Hymns, prayers, and devotional literature for worship

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