Ma Avvaiyar who lived during 3rd century BC, is a famous female Tamil poet, and a staunch devotee of the Shiva Family, and she is said to have maintained good relationships with the ancient Tamil kings. She has written some verses in poems like Natrinai, Kuruntokai, Akananuru and Purananuru. According to ancient texts, she was […]
Books – Scriptures
Ashtavakra Gita | Dialogue between Ashtavakra & Janaka on nature of Soul, Reality and Bondage
The Ashtavakra Gita is a famous text, which was written based on the discussion between the great sage Ashtavakra and Janaka, the Mithila King. This text is based on the human soul and the worldly bondage. This text is praised similar to the Bhagavat Gita, since it contains the essential elements which must be followed […]
Ramcharitmanas | Epic Poem by Goswami Tulsidas
Ramcharitmanas is a divine poem composed by Sri Tulsidas during the 16th century AD.This poem is considered as one of the master pieces of the Holy Texts of Hinduism. Tulsidas is considered as an incarnation of Rishi Valmiki, who wrote the Ramayana during the Treta Yuga. This work was appreciated by several ancient kings, scholars […]
Sri Skandanubhavam
Sri Pamban Swamigal, who was a great saint and also a poet, and he was an ardent devotee of Lord Muruga. Pamban Swamigal wrote the popular poem, Sri Skandanubhavam, which is also praised as “Devamirtham”, the divine nectar, for the sake of Murugan’s devotees, in order to protect them from their various types of problems, […]
Kishkindha Kanda in Ramayana
Kishkindha Kanda is the fourth chapter of Valmiki Ramayana, and it describes the meeting between Lord Rama with the Vanaras. The ancient Kishkindha is believed to have been situated in the present place of Hampi in Karnataka. Ancient Kishkindha kingdom contains full of natural beauty, surrounded with holy trees, and various kinds animals were also […]
Basava Purana, Epic Poem praising Basaveshwara by Palkuriki Somanatha
The Basava Purana is a devotional poem written in praise of Lord Basavanna, an incarnation of Lord Nandeeswara, and it was written during the 13th century AD, by Palkuriki Somanatha in Telugu language. It is considered as a sacred text by the Lingayat sect of people. Lingayats used to worship Lord Basava as their Ishta […]
Thirukkural in Simplified Form
Thiruvalluvar, commonly known as Valluvar, was a popular Tamil poet. He is best known for writing the great text Thirukkuṛaḷ. Valluvar is also regarded to be a great sage as well as a Siddha Purusha, since he has also performed some miracles during his life time, like changing a rock into a golden bar by […]
Atma Bodha (Self Knowledge), Shankaracharya’s Treatise of Knowledge of the Self
Atma Bodha or knowledge of Self (Atma) is an outcome of deep thinking about why we are born and living, influencing or getting influenced by every one around us, developing relations with them both physically and mentally, worrying for them and either losing them or leaving them temporarily due to life cycle and permanently by […]
Prahlada Gita
Similar to Lord Krishna’s Holy Bhagavat Gita, Bhakt Prahalad’s, Prahalada Gita is also considered to be an important one. Prahalada teaches the Gita to his friends who were also studying at the Gurukulam of the great Demon Guru Sri Sukracharya. Prahalada is considered to be an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu, and he is praised […]
Divine Teachings
Divine teachings contain the teachings given by the great gods, demi gods, rishis and saints and the teachings contained in the great epics like Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagavat Gita. By reading these teachings, we will be able to live a peaceful and a sin free life without much difficulties in our life, since these teachings […]
Amudhavani
Ravidas (1450-1520) was a Hindu Saint, famous poet and a spiritual guru who was worshipped in North India. He was born in a village near Varanasi, and he was born in a family who were considered as untouchables. It is believed that Ravidas was one of the disciples of the great saint Sri Ramananda. Sant […]
Important Aspects of Mahabharat
Though Mahabharat was composed by Maharishi Vedavyasa but it was beautifully written by the first god Vinayaka. Mahabharat is considered as one of the best Hindu scriptures and it is a great spiritual treasure of Hindu Religion. The Bhagwad Gita which acts as a holy bible for the Hindus is being derived only through Mahabharata. […]
Vidura Neethi, A guide for Management
Vidura Neethi is a great guide for management skills and potential organizational behavior. Even when one is confronted with the worst trials ans tribulations, he should not lose his balance. Patience is a virtue and the quality of endurance (Krishna) is the hallmark of nobility. This is evidenced by dharmaputra’s absolute calmness and unperturbed out look. Sri karpangadu Venkatachariar expounding the Mahabharatha […]
Manusmriti | World’s First Constitution
The Manusmriti is an ancient Sanskrit text that contains the details about the principles of Dharma like providing food to the living beings in the earth like birds, animals and humans, helping others and behaving with others in a kind manner, worshipping of gods, performing meditation and visiting to the temples etc. It also contains […]
Narayaneeyam | Poetic form of Bhavata Purana
Narayaneeyam is a holy Sanskrit text, which consists of beautiful poems from the Bhagavata Purana. It was written by Narayana Bhattathiri, during 16th century AD, who was one of the famous poets in Kerala. The Bhagavata Purana is a sacred text, and it tells us about the significance of Lord Krishna, his wonderful Leelas, miracles […]
Sri Guru Charitra
Sri Guru Charitra is a holy text, which was written based on the speech given by Sri Narasimha Saraswati, a 15th century Guru, and an incarnation of Lord Dattatreya. This wonderful text was written by the great scholar Sri Saraswati Gangadhar, who was one of the disciples of Sri Narasimha Saraswati. The book was written […]
‘Sri Krishna Karnamrutham’ by Bilvamangala Swami Thakura (Lilasuka)
Sri Krishna Karnamrutam was the famous work rendered by the great saint and Sri Krishna Devotee, Shree Bilvamangala Swami, who was also popularly known as Vilvamangalam Swamigal and Bilwamangala Thakura. Sri Swamigal was also known as Lilasuka, since he has written the wonderful Leelas played by Lord Krishna in his Divine Text, Sri Krishna Karnamrutham. The […]
Gita Govinda | Jayadeva’s Gita Govindam
The Gita Govinda is a popular work which was composed by Jayadeva, who lived in Odisha during the 12th century AD.In this work, he mentions the relationship between Lord Krishna, Ma Radha and the gopikas (female cow herds) of Vrindavana. The Gita Govinda mentions the significance of Lord Krishna and Radha, along with the Gopika […]
Essence of Devi Bhagavata Purana
Essence of Devi Bhagavata Purana.. The Devi Bhagavata Purana also known as Devi Mahatmya is a Hindu Holy text which describe Mata Durga Devi, also called as Shakti Devi and Parvati Devi, as the supreme deity and the controller of the universe. It is an ancient text written in Sanskrit, and it is written by […]
Spiritual Books of Hinduism – Vedas | Upanishads | Puranas | Ramayana | Mahabharata | Bhagvad Gita | Srimad Bhavagavatham | Devi Mahatmyam
There are various ancient Spiritual books on Hinduism. It acts as a guide to the people to live the life in a purposeful and efficient manner. The following are the sacred books on Hinduism:- 1. The Vedas The Vedas are a large body of religious texts which originates in ancient India. According to ancient Puranas, […]