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 […]
Books – Scriptures
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, […]
Tirumantiram
Tirumantiram is a Tamil spiritual work, which is believed to have been written during the 7th Century AD by the great Shaivite Saint Tirumular, who is also classified as one of the eighteen Siddhars, and as one of the 63 Nayanmar Saints. Tirumantiram contains the details about spirituality and praises on Lord Siva. From a […]
Naam Ghosa
Naam Ghosa is a great Vaishnavite text which was written in praise of Lord Krishna. This book was written by Sri Madhabdev in Assamese language during 16th century AD. It insists the Krishna Devotees to develop the practice of chanting the names of Lord Krishna for innumerable times. Madhavdev is an important Saint of Hindu […]
Dnyaneshwari | Jnanesvari
The text Jnaneshwari is a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, which was written by Sant Dnyaneshwar during the 13th century AD. Though he lived only for 21 years, but his commentary is considered as a great “SPIRITUAL GIFT” by his devotees and followers. He was the main person in introducing “SRIKRISHNA BHAKTI MOVEMENT” in India. […]
Kandar Anubhuthi
Kandar Anubhuthi is the collection of wonderful songs sung by the great Tamil Saint Sri Arunagirinathar. These bhakti songs were sung during 15th century AD, and these songs were written in praise of Lord Muruga, and also in these songs, Arunagirinathar had requested Lord Muruga, to give enough strength to the people, in order to […]
Vasishtha Samhita
The Vasishtha Samhita is a 13th century Vaishnavite text, which includes various concepts of Yoga, significance in chanting the names of the god, donation, doing fire sacrifices and helping others. Vashishta is one of ancient Vedic rishis. He is also one of the Saptarishis. Vashishta is the main contributor of Rigveda. He is mentioned in […]
Thiruvempavai
The Holy Poem Thiruvempavai is a collection of Lord Shiva songs, which was composed by the great Shaivite saint and poet Sri Manikkavacakar. These songs would be specially sung by unmarried young girls, especially during the Tamil Margazhi month. Pavai Nombu is a ritual which would be observed by the unmarried girls, during Margazhi month.Unmarried […]
Divine Thiruppavai
The Thiruppavai is a set of Tamil Divine hymns dedicated to the female poet-saint Andal, who is believed to be an incarnation of Ma Bhudevi, the Holy earth goddess. She was brought up by the great Alwar Saint Sri Periyalvar. She has observed fasting which is also known as Pavai Nonbu,in order to merge with […]
Thiruvisaippa
Thiruvisaippa is a great master piece in the Shaivite Texts. This holy text is supposed to be composed during the 10th century, by the following great Shavite Saints who are also the staunch devotees of Lord Shiva: Thirumaligai Thevar, Senthanar, Karuvur Thevar, Ponnthuruthi Nambi Kata Nambi, Kandarathithar, Venattadigal, Thiruvaliyamuthanar, Purshottama Nambi, Sethiyar. Out of the […]
Thirukkovaiyar
Thirukkovaiyar is one of the ancient Shaivite Holy Texts composed by the great Shaivite Saint Sri Manikkavacakar. This work was supposedly written during the 9th century AD, and this text was praised by the then kings, scholars and even by the great Lord Shiva himself!This text is considered to be one of the PRECIOUS DIAMOND […]
Sri Thirumurugan Thevaram
Similar to the Shavite text, Thevaram which was composed by the great Shavite Saints like Sri Sambandar, Appar, and Sundarar, during the medieval period, a group of Murugan Devotees have composed the great Text, which is popularly known as “SRI THIRUMURUGAN THEVARAM”, and it is as popular as the Shaivite Text, Thevaram. These songs can […]
Eknathi Bhagwat | Ekanth Bhagavatham
Ekanth Bhagavatham also known as Eknathi Bhagwat is a spiritual book written by Sant Eknath in praise of Lord Krishna, and this wonderful work is considered as a great master piece in the Varkari Sampradaya. Eknath had written this great epic, after he came to know that his young disciple, who had served him faithfully […]
Vyadha Gita | Teachings of a Vyadha (Butcher) to Learned Brahmin in Mahabharata
The Vyadha Gita is found in the epic Mahabharata and it contains the valuable teachings given by a Vyadha (Butcher) to a learned Brahmin saint, and this detail was told by Rishi Markandeya to Yudhishthira. As per the story, the learned saint had clarified his spiritual doubts with a Vyadha (butcher), and he learnt the […]
Avadhuta Gita | Dattatreya Gita
Avadhuta Gita is based on the teachings of Lord Dattatreya, and it is believed that this holy text was written during the 10th century AD in Maharashtra. Avadhuta Gita mentions about the importance of becoming a Yogi. The text mentions about the holy sages who are free from bondage and are liberated. The text is […]