Spiritual Texts

Spiritual Texts

The foundational and revered scriptures that contain the core doctrines, narratives, and wisdom of Eastern spiritual traditions

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The foundational texts of Hinduism, comprising hymns, rituals, and philosophy.

The oldest Veda, focused on hymns to various deities.

Vedic chants used in rituals and ceremonies.

Vedic prose for sacrificial rituals.

Contains spells, healing rituals, and folk practices.

Philosophical treatises on the nature of reality and the Self.

Dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna on duty and liberation.

Epic narrative of Rama’s life, dharma, and ideal kingship.

Grand epic encompassing war, philosophy, and ethics.

Philosophical aphorisms explaining Vedanta.

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

Foundational text for the philosophy and practice of Yoga.

Texts like Manusmriti governing social and moral laws.

Mythological stories explaining cosmology, deities, and dharma.

Devotional text dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Devotional text glorifying Lord Shiva.

Devi Bhagavata Purana

Scripture dedicated to the Divine Mother.

Bhagavata Purana

Major Vaishnava scripture focusing on Krishna’s life.

Tamil ethical scripture by the poet-saint Thiruvalluvar.

Ashtavakra Gita

Dialogue on Advaita Vedanta and liberation.

Mystical Advaita scripture describing non-dual realization.

Tripitaka (Pali Canon)

Earliest collection of Buddhist teachings in three parts.

Monastic rules for Buddhist communities.

Discourses of the Buddha.

Abhidhamma Pitaka

Analytical and philosophical teachings.

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