Sanskrit Literature & Global Scriptures Tree
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├──Vedic Literature
│ ├──Samhitas (Eternal Hymns)
│ │ ├──— The pristine Veda containing 1,028 mythological and natural hymns. │ │ ├──— The Veda of liturgical sacrificial instructions and prose formulas. │ │ ├──Samaveda[Coming Soon]
— The Veda of musical arrangements and pure chanting melodies. │ │ └──— The Veda of daily procedures, cosmic protection, and lore. │ ├──Principal Upanishads (Metaphysical Discourses)
│ │ ├──Isha Upanishad[Coming Soon]
— Realization of universal divine unity permeating all creation. │ │ ├──Kena Upanishad[Coming Soon]
— Profound inquiries into the true source of sensory and mental power. │ │ ├──Katha Upanishad[Coming Soon]
— The legendary dialogue on death and the soul between Nachiketa and Yama. │ │ ├──Prashna Upanishad[Coming Soon]
— Six primary philosophical questions regarding life-force and creation. │ │ ├──Mundaka Upanishad[Coming Soon]
— Distinguishing ultimate spiritual wisdom from auxiliary material arts. │ │ ├──Mandukya Upanishad[Coming Soon]
— Complete analysis of "OM" and the four levels of human consciousness. │ │ ├──Taittiriya Upanishad[Coming Soon]
— Categorizing the layers of cosmic human existence (Koshas). │ │ ├──Aitareya Upanishad[Coming Soon]
— Metaphorical creation of the universe and deep soul realization. │ │ ├──Chandogya Upanishad[Coming Soon]
— Crucial identity statements outlining absolute non-duality. │ │ ├──Brihadaranyaka Upanishad[Coming Soon]
— The largest, ancient Upanishad outlining non-dual metaphysics. │ │ └──Shvetashvatara Upanishad[Coming Soon]
— Connecting personal devotion with supreme cosmic consciousness. │ └──Vedangas (Auxiliary Sacred Disciplines)
│ ├──Vyakarana (Sanskrit Grammar)[Coming Soon]
— The science of linguistic structure codified by Sage Panini. │ └──Jyotisha (Astronomy & Astrology)[Coming Soon]
— Vedic computational calendars, astronomy, and cosmic timekeeping. ├──Itihasa (Sacred Epics)
│ ├──Ramayana
│ │ ├──— The original Sanskrit epic composed by Sage Valmiki following Lord Rama's journey. │ │ └──— Goswami Tulsidas' glorious Avadhi rendering of Lord Rama's epic journey. │ └──Mahabharata
│ ├──— The absolute spiritual heart of the Mahabharata. Sri Krishna's dialogue on duty and yoga. │ ├──Mahabharata Epic[Coming Soon]
— The massive historical epic of the Bharata dynasty detailing code of ethics. │ └──— The concise version of the Ramayana found within the Mahabharata epic. ├──Puranas (Sacred Chronicles)
│ ├──Maha Puranas (Major Chronicles)
│ │ ├──Srimad Bhagavatam[Coming Soon]
— The premier chronicle detailing the life and sports of Lord Krishna. │ │ ├──Vishnu Purana[Coming Soon]
— Legends detailing Lord Vishnu's protective universal actions. │ │ ├──Shiva Purana[Coming Soon]
— Legends and deep meditations surrounding Lord Shiva's absolute presence. │ │ └──Markandeya Purana[Coming Soon]
— Classic tales of ancient sages including Devi Mahatmyam. │ └──Devi Literature (Feminine Majesty)
│ └──Devi Mahatmyam[Coming Soon]
— Glorious verses celebrating the cosmic victory of Goddess Durga. ├──Darshanas (Philosophical Systems)
│ ├──Vedanta & Advaita (Non-Dual Metaphysics)
│ │ ├──Brahma Sutras[Coming Soon]
— Aphorisms systematically consolidating Upanishadic philosophy. │ │ ├──Shankara Bhashyas (Commentaries)[Coming Soon]
— Adi Shankara's definitive non-dual commentaries. │ │ ├──Vivekachudamani[Coming Soon]
— The Crest-Jewel of Discrimination detailing spiritual freedom. │ │ └──Ashtavakra Gita[Coming Soon]
— The radical dialogue on instant soul-freedom between Sage Ashtavakra and King Janaka. │ └──Yoga & Meditation (Mind Discipline)
│ ├──Patanjali Yoga Sutras[Coming Soon]
— The primary classical manual detailing the eight steps of meditation. │ └──Yoga Vasistha[Coming Soon]
— Profound metaphysical guidance on illusion and reality given by Sage Vasistha to Lord Rama. ├──Buddhist & Jain Literature
│ └──Buddhist Classics
│ └──— The definitive collection of Gautama Buddha's ethical teachings. ├──Global Sacred Scriptures
│ └──Global Faiths
│ ├──— The holy scripture of Islam guiding human surrender and morality. │ └──— The sacred testaments detailing the love, grace, and redemption of Christ. └──Wisdom, Dohas & Proverbs
├──Dohas & Couplets
│ └──— Spiritual rhymed couplets outlining direct morality, pure love, and devotion. └──Universal Proverbs & Quotes
├──— Elegantly formulated Sanskrit adages detailing direct practical wisdom. ├──— Linguistic idioms encapsulating rich classical nuances. └──— A massive treasury of timeless quotes from historic global thinkers.