Sanatan Scriptures

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The Vedas

The Vedas are the oldest scriptures of Hinduism, composed in Sanskrit. They contain hymns, prayers, and ritual texts that are revered for their spiritual wisdom and guidance. The Vedas are divided into four main texts: the Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda. Each Veda has its own unique focus and teachings.

Upanishads

The Upanishads are philosophical texts that explore the nature of reality, the self, and the ultimate truth. They provide deep insights into metaphysics, spiritual knowledge, and the path to self-realization. The Upanishads are considered the culmination of Vedic thought and are highly revered in Hindu philosophy. There are total of 109 Upanishads which are listed below.

The Names of 10 Upanishads in the Rig Veda
  1. Aitareya
  2. Kaushitaki
  3. Nadabindu
  4. Atmabodha
  5. Nirvana
  6. Mudgala
  7. Akshamala
  8. Tripura
  9. Saubhagyalakshmi
  10. Bahvrichi

The Names of 16 Upanishads in the Sama Veda
  1. Kena
  2. Chhandogya
  3. Arunika
  4. Maitrayani
  5. Maitreyi
  6. Vajrasuchi
  7. Yogachudamani
  8. Vasudeva
  9. Mahat
  10. Sanyasa
  11. Avyakta
  12. Kundika
  13. Savitri
  14. Rudrakshajabala
  15. Jabaladarsana
  16. Jabali

The Names of 19 Upanishads in the Shukla Yajur Veda
  1. Isavasya
  2. Brahadaranyaka
  3. Jabala
  4. Hamsa
  5. Paramahamsa
  6. Subala
  7. Mantrika
  8. Niralamba
  9. Trisikhibrahmana
  10. Mandalabrahmana
  11. Advayataraka
  12. Paingala
  13. Bhikshuka
  14. Turiyatita
  15. Adhyatma
  16. Yajnavalkya
  17. Satyayani
  18. Tarasara
  19. Muktika

The Names of 32 Upanishads in the Krishna Yajur Veda
  1. Katha.
  2. Taittiriya.
  3. Brahma.
  4. Kaivalya.
  5. Svetasvatara.
  6. Garbha.
  7. Narayana.
  8. Amritabindhu.
  9. Amritanada.
  10. Kalagnirudra.
  11. Kshurika.
  12. Sarvasara.
  13. Sukharahasya.
  14. Tejobindhu.
  15. Dhyanabindhu.
  16. Brahmavidya.
  17. Yogatattva.
  18. Dakshinamurti.
  19. Skanda.
  20. Sariraka.
  21. Yogasikha.
  22. Ekakshara.
  23. Akshi.
  24. Avadhuta.
  25. Katharudra.
  26. Rudrahrudhaya.
  27. Yogakundalini.
  28. Panchabrahma.
  29. Pranaagnihotra.
  30. Varha
  31. Kalisantaranaand.
  32. Sarasvatirahasya.

The Names of 31 Upanishads in the Atharva Veda
  1. Prasna.
  2. Mundaka.
  3. Maandukya.
  4. Atharvasira.
  5. Atharvasikha.
  6. Brahajjabala.
  7. Nrsimhatapini.
  8. Narada Parivrajaka.
  9. Sita.
  10. Sarabha.
  11. Tribadvibhutimahanarayana.
  12. Ramarahasya .
  13. Ramatapini.
  14. Sandilya.
  15. Paramahamsaparivrajaka.
  16. Annapurna.
  17. Surya.
  18. Atma.
  19. Pasupatabrahma.
  20. Parabrahma.
  21. Tripuratapini.
  22. Devi.
  23. Bhavana.
  24. Bhasmajabala.
  25. Ganapati.
  26. Mahavakhya.
  27. Gopalatapini.
  28. Krishna.
  29. Hayagriva.
  30. Dattatreya.
  31. Garuda.

Puraans

Puranas are the fundamental texts of Vedic Sanatan culture, focusing on historical and social aspects .

Names of 18 Puraans
  1. Brahma Purana: Also known as "Adi Purana," it contains 10,000 to 13,787 verses.
  2. Padma Purana: It has 48,000 verses and is divided into sections like Creation, Earth, Heaven, Hell, and the Northern section.
  3.  Vishnu Purana: It has 23,000-24,000 verses and is divided into six sections.
  4. Vayu Purana: It contains 11,000 verses and is often referred to as Shiv Purana due to its emphasis on Lord Shiva.
  5.  Bhagavata Purana: Widely popular, it is known for the life of Lord Krishna and has 18,000 verses.
  6. Narada Purana: It lacks five traditional characteristics and is divided into two parts: Purvakhanda and Uttarakhanda.
  7.  Markandeya Purana: It is considered one of the oldest Puranas and contains 7,000 verses.
  8.  Agni Purana: It contains 11,500 verses and serves as a vast repository of Indian culture and knowledge.
  9.  Bhavishya Purana: It foretells future events and comprises two parts: PurvArda and UttArda.
  10.  Brahmavaivarta Purana: It is devoted to Lord Krishna's life and consists of 18,000 verses in four sections: Brahma, Prakriti, Ganesha, and Shri Krishna Janma.
  11.  Linga Purana: It focuses on Shiva worship and encompasses 11,000 verses across 163 chapters.
  12.  Varaha Purana: It describes Vishnu's Varaha (boar) incarnation and contains 24,000 verses.
  13.  Skanda Purana: It is the largest among the Puranas, encompassing 81,000 verses in seven Samhitas: Maheshvara, Vishnu, Brahma, Kashi, Avanti, Nagara, and Prabhasa.
  14.  Kurma Purana: It is devoted to Lord Vishnu's Kurma (tortoise) incarnation and contains 17,000 verses.
  15.  Matsya Purana: It features the story of the Matsya (fish) incarnation of Lord Vishnu and contains 14,000 verses.
  16.  Garuda Purana: It is narrated by Lord Vishnu to Garuda, the divine eagle, and contains 19,000 verses.
  17.  Brahmanda Purana: It has 109 chapters and 12,000 verses, divided into four parts: Process, Anushang, Upodghata, and Epilogue.
  18.  Shiva Purana: It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and contains 24,000 verses, divided into six Samhitas: Vidyesvara, Rudra, Shatarudra, Kotirudra, Uma, and Kailasa.

Bhagavad Gita

The Bhagavad Gita made up of 18 chapters, often referred to as the Gita, is a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the Indian epic Mahabharata. It presents a conversation between Prince Arjuna and the god Krishna, who serves as his charioteer. The Gita addresses the moral and philosophical dilemmas faced by individuals and provides profound teachings on duty, righteousness, and the path to spiritual enlightenment.

The 18 Chapters of Bhagwat Gita
  1. Arjuna Vishada Yoga (The Yoga of Arjuna's Dejection)
  2. Sankhya Yoga (Transcendental Knowledge)
  3. Karma Yoga (The Yoga of Action)
  4. Jnana Yoga (The Yoga of Knowledge)
  5. Karma Vairagya Yoga (The Yoga of Renunciation of Action)
  6. Abhyasa Yoga (The Yoga of Meditation)
  7. Paramahamsa Vijnana Yoga (The Yoga of Knowledge of the Ultimate Truth)
  8. Aksara Brahma Yoga (The Yoga of the Imperishable Absolute)
  9. Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga (The Yoga of Royal Knowledge and Royal Secret)
  10. Vibhuti Vistara Yoga (The Yoga of Divine Glories)
  11. Visvarupa Darsana Yoga (The Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form)
  12. Bhakti Yoga (The Yoga of Devotion)
  13. Kshetra Kshetragna Vibhaga Yoga (The Yoga of the Field and the Knower of the Field) 14. Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga (The Yoga of the Division of the Three Gunas)
  14. Purusottama Yoga (The Yoga of the Supreme Divine Personality)
  15. Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga (The Yoga of the Division between the Divine and the Nondivine)
  16. Sraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga (The Yoga of the Three Divisions of Faith)
  17. Moksa Sannyasa Yoga (The Yoga of Liberation and Renunciation)

Ramayan 

The Ramayana is one of the ancient Indian epics that narrates the life and adventures of Lord Rama, an incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. It is attributed to the sage Valmiki and consists of seven books, depicting the journey of Rama, his wife Sita, and his loyal companion Hanuman. The epic delves into themes of righteousness, devotion, and the triumph of good over evil. The narrative of the Ramayana has been a source of inspiration for people across generations and has deeply influenced Indian culture, art, and literature. The epic continues to be revered for its timeless teachings and profound philosophical insights.

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