Meaning for the word, Dasbodh, in simple terms, means “giving valuable advice to the disciple”. Dasbodh is a holy text, which was orally told by Swami Samarth Ramdas to his best disciple, Kalyan Swami, and the text was written in Marathi, by Sri Kalyan Swami. The Dasbodh contains necessary details about gaining spiritual knowledge and […]
Books – Scriptures
Tatwa Manjari
Tatwa Manjari is one of the spiritual texts written by Guru Raghavendra, and it contains clear details about AnuBhashya, a text written by Sri Madhwacharya. As per the text Tatwa Manjari, Lord Hari is the supreme deity, and we are all his servants. Humans cannot merge with the god, and Lord Hari is the only […]
Uttara Kanda in Ramayana
UttaraKandam is the seventh Kandam in Ramayana. In this chapter, the details about the union of Lava and Kusha with Rama, and the disappearance of Ma Sita inside the earth etc., were mentioned. Once while Rama had heard about the derogatory remarks made by the Ayodhya people about Ma Sita, from his attendants, he immediately […]
Aranya Kanda | Aranya Kandam in Ramayana
Aranya Kandam is the third chapter in the great epic Ramayana. Those who travel for a long distance due to their occupation or due to temple visits are suggested to read this holy chapter, since this chapter covers Rama’s stay in the forest along with his brother Lakshmana and his consort Ma Sita. They reached […]
Ayodhya Kanda | Ayodhya Kandam in Ramayana
Few years after the completion of marriage ceremony of Rama and Sita, the Ayodhya King Dasaratha, had consulted with his ministers and his Guru Vasishta about the coronation ceremony of Rama. But before the day of coronation, the maid of Kaikeyi, Manthara, who was an hunch back, had spoiled the mind the Kaikeyi, and told […]
Bala Kandam | Balkanda in Valmiki Ramayana
Bala Kandam is the first chapter or first Kandam of the Valmiki Ramayana, which tells about the birth of Lord Rama, his significance, and his blessings showered onto his devotees during the Treta Yuga. Though Lord Rama didn’t born with Chanku and Chakra in his hands similar to Lord Krishna, but through his shining face […]
Sudha Parimala | Divine Scripture by Guru Raghavendra
Sudha Parimala is a popular work of Guru Raghavendra, and it was written in Sanskrit based on Dvaita philosophy and contains portions of Sri Jaya Teertha’s ‘Nyaya Sudha’, who was a great Madhwa Saint. This work was highly praised by many Hindu kings, and they have appreciated the talents of Guru Raghavendra. According to Sri […]
Maha Bhakta Vijayam
Maha Bhakta Vijayam, is a most famous work which describes the greatness of Lord Vithoba also called as Lord Vittal, is a form of Lord Krishna, and it was read by Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi, and he also recommends his devotees and followers to keep a copy of book in their homes. Maha Bhakta Vijayam […]
Thirumurugatrupadai | Tirumurukarruppatai | Devotional Poem on Murugan by Nakkiranar
Tirumurugatruppadai is an ancient devotional Tamil poem written in praise of Lord Murugan, by the famous poet Sri Nakkiranar approximately before 2,000 years. In this poem Lord Murugan is described as the god of gods and he is considered as the supreme deity, who controls the entire universe through his super natural powers. The Tirumurukarruppadai […]
Kandar Alangaram | A Collection of Divine songs on Lord Murugan by Arunagirinathar
Kandar Alangaram is a collection of divine songs which was written and sung in praise of Lord Murugan by the great Muruga devotee Sri Arunagirinathar. In these beautiful songs, he decorates the body of Lord Muruga with fragrant flowers, golden ornaments and flower garlands. There are more than hundred songs in the Kandar Alangaram text, […]
Aathichoodi | A Collection of Single-line Quotations by Avvaiyar
The Aathichoodi is a nice collection of small quotes which was written by Ma Avvaiyar before 2000 years ago. Avvaiyar is a female poet and also considered as a great saint, who had the divine vision of Lord Shiva, Ma Parvati, Vinayaka and Muruga. These quotes were mentioned in simple words, and it contains good […]
Sangam Literature | Ancient Tamil Literature
The Sangam literature denotes the ancient Tamil literature and is the oldest literature. The Tamil literature reaches its peak before few thousand years, and it was highly patronised by the Madurai kings. Rishi Agastya had contributed a lot in the Tamil Literature, and he has written poems and wonderful works in the form of palm […]
Agamas | Theological Treatises, Practical Manuals of Divine Worship
The Agamas are a collection of Hindu Holy Scriptures. Agama texts describe yoga, meditation, mantras, construction of temples, worshipping the deities and various ways of pleasing him like singing, dancing and enjoying his divine beauty. These sacred texts are written in Sanskrit, Telugu and Tamil and also in various Indian languages. The Agama texts are […]
Narada Bhakti Sutra
The Narada Bhakti Sutra also known as Narada Bhakti texts are written based on the conversation between Narada and other noble sages in the Naimisaranyam forest. This text focuses on showing devotion to the almighty in a selflessness manner. These divine texts are popular amongst the devotees of Lord Vishnu, and it helps to know […]
Uddhava Gita | Krishna’s Teachings by Uddhava
Uddhava was mentioned in Srimad Bhagavatham, and he is one of the important characters of Bhagavatha. He is a cousin to Krishna, and acted as a friend and a disciple to Lord Krishna. He properly followed the instructions of Lord Krishna, and spread the “KRISHNA BHAKTI” among the Yadava people. Though the Yadavas were aware […]
Chanakya Neeti
Chanakya was a highly knowledgeable person and he served as a minister to Chandragupta. He was also called as Kautilya, and he is well known for his cleverness and he is the one, who has written the popular political text the Arthashastra, during 3rd century BC. He is a great scholar and was an expert […]
Thiruvarutpa
Thiruvarutpa is a collection of few thousands of sweet songs which was sung by Vallalar. He is considered to be an incarnation of the great siddhar and the Shaivite saint Sri Thirumoola Nayanar. These songs contain the significance of Lord Shiva, about doing food donation and about non-violence. The followers of Vallalar have collected the […]
Itihasa | Itihasas in Hindu Scritpures
Itihasa means legend, and it tells about the details of the ancient sages, kings and the deities. Ramayana and Mahabharata are mainly considered as Itihasas. Teachings and life history of the holy sages are also mentioned in that. The Ramayana tells us the story of Rama and about its greatness, whereas the Mahabharata tells us […]
Vedas | Oldest Hindu Scriptures
The Vedas are a part of Hindu religious texts, it was written in Sanskrit by Sri Vyasa, and it contains the details of ancient Hindu holy texts. There are four Vedas: the Rigveda, the Yajurveda, the Samaveda and the Atharvaveda. And these Vedas tells about the rituals, meditation, bhakti concepts, and about the Hindu philosophies […]
Thevaram | Tamil Scripture of Shaivism
The Thevaram contains some volumes of the Tirumurai, which is a divine collection of poetry on Lord Shiva. These volumes contain the works of the great Nayanar Saints Sri Sambandar, Appar, and Sundarar. The three poets are considered as ardent devotees of Lord Shiva, and they also stolen the hearts of millions and millions of […]