Vedas
वेदाः
The four primary Vedas: Ṛgveda, Yajurveda, Sāmaveda, and Atharvaveda with their Saṃhitās
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The foundational corpus of Vedic texts including Saṃhitās, Brāhmaṇas, Āraṇyakas, and Upaniṣads
वेदाः
The four primary Vedas: Ṛgveda, Yajurveda, Sāmaveda, and Atharvaveda with their Saṃhitās
उपनिषद्
Philosophical texts forming the foundation of Vedānta, exploring consciousness, reality, and liberation
इतिहास-पुराण
Epic narratives and ancient chronicles preserving dharmic teachings through stories
महाभारतम्
The great epic chronicling dharma, heroism, and cosmic struggle through the Kuru dynasty
वाल्मीकि रामायणम्
The epic poem narrating the life of Rāma and the ideals of dharma
भगवद्गीता
The divine discourse between Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna on dharma, yoga, and liberation
षड्दर्शन
The six orthodox philosophical systems accepting Vedic authority
योगसूत्र
Patañjali's systematic exposition of yoga philosophy and meditation practices
षड्दर्शन
Nyāya, Vaiśeṣika, Sāṃkhya, Yoga, Mīmāṃsā, and Vedānta philosophical systems
नास्तिक दर्शन
Non-Vedic philosophical traditions including Jaina, Bauddha, and Cārvāka
जैन आगम
Canonical texts of Jainism: Tattvārtha Sūtra and Ācārāṅga Sūtra
बौद्ध त्रिपिटक
Theravāda, Mahāyāna, Vajrayāna, and Zen Buddhist scriptures
माध्यमिक-योगाचार
Major Mahāyāna philosophical schools and their foundational texts
कला शास्त्र
Treatises on dramaturgy, music, dance, and aesthetic theory
नाट्यशास्त्र
The comprehensive treatise on performing arts by Bharata Muni
साहित्य
Classical Sanskrit literature encompassing kāvya, nāṭaka, mahākāvya, śataka, and alaṅkāra traditions
साहित्य
Classical Sanskrit literature encompassing kāvya, nāṭaka, mahākāvya, śataka, and alaṅkāra traditions
तन्त्र-आगम
Esoteric traditions encompassing rituals, meditation, and spiritual practices
तन्त्र
Esoteric traditions encompassing rituals, meditation, and spiritual practices
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