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Explore SHDVEF’s collection of Hindu scriptures, devotional works, and traditional learning resources. Browse works from the Vedas and Upanishads, Gitas, Vedanta and philosophy, devotional literature, Ramayana and Puranic texts, Dharmaśāstra and Smriti, and Niti & Educational Texts.

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Gita Literature

Shirmad Bhagwat Gita – Sanskrit Hindi EC

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Shrimad Bhagavad Gita - A Sanskrit-Hindi edition of the Bhagavad Gita, presenting Krishna’s dialogue with Arjuna on duty, disciplined action, devotion, meditation, and liberating knowledge.

Category: Bhagavad Gita, Gita Literature

Upanishads

अक्षमालिका उपनिषद

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The Akshamalika Upanishad is a minor Sanskrit text from the Rigveda tradition that explores the esoteric and cosmic significance of the sacred rosary (akshamala) used in japa meditation. Framed as a divine dialogue between the creator Prajapati and Lord Guha (Kartikeya), the text reveals that the rosary is a physical manifestation of the universe's sonic matrix, containing exactly 50 beads that correspond to the phonemes of the Sanskrit alphabet from 'अ' (A) to 'क्ष' (Ksha). It outlines ten sacred materials for its construction—such as coral, crystal, lotus seeds, and rudraksha—and maps out a micro-cosmic pantheon within the rosary's anatomy, where the internal thread represents the Supreme Brahman, the face of each bead symbolizes Goddess Sarasvati, and the binding knot represents Prakriti. Ultimately, the Upanishad emphasizes that through systematic purification with Panchagavya and the chanting of specific invocation mantras for each bead, the rosary becomes a spiritually charged vehicle capable of bestowing divine wisdom, inner peace, and ultimate liberation.

Category: Individual Upanishad, Upanishads

Upanishads

अक्षि उपनिषद

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The Akshi Upanishad is a minor Sanskrit text from the Krishna Yajurveda tradition that beautifully bridges physical well-being with ultimate spiritual liberation. Structured as a divine dialogue between the sage Sankriti and the Sun God (Surya), the text is divided into two distinct sections: the first introduces the Chakshushmati Vidya, a potent solar invocation and therapeutic mantra meant to heal eye ailments, restore sharp vision, and ward off blindness. The second section transitions into deep Advaita Vedanta philosophy, outlining the journey of the soul through the seven stages of wisdom (Jnana-Bhumikas) that lead to the state of a Jivanmukta (one who is liberated while alive). Through this synthesis, the Upanishad elevates the sun from a literal source of physical sight to a cosmic symbol of inner illumination, offering a path to cleanse both earthly vision and spiritual perception.

Category: Individual Upanishad, Upanishads

Upanishads

अक्षि उपनिषद

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Akshi Upanishad - Presents a teaching on the eye and perception, using the visible sun and the inner witness to point toward the self-luminous reality behind seeing.

Category: Individual Upanishad, Upanishads

Vedic Hymns & Mantras

अग्नि सूक्त

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A Vedic hymn or collection titled अग्नि सूक्त, presented for study, recitation and reflection; the exact source passages should be verified from the PDF.

Category: Suktas, Mantras & Prayers, Vedic Hymns & Mantras

Vedas

अथर्ववेद संहिता – तृतीय काण्डम्

Sankrit, Hindi · PDF

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Third Kāṇḍa of the Atharvaveda Saṃhitā is a foundational section of the text that focuses primarily on love, societal unity, healthcare, and kingly governance.

Structurally organized within the Śaunakiya recension, this book contains 4 Anuvākas, 31 Sūktas, and a total of 230 Mantras, featuring hymns that generally average five to six verses each [Vedapath Platform]. Thematically, it houses some of the ancient world's most celebrated invocations for social harmony (Sāmanasyam), such as Sūkta 30, which commands absolute unity, shared resources, and mutual love within families and communities.

Beyond social cohesion, Kāṇḍa 3 serves as a vital historical manual for statecraft (Rāja-Karmāṇi), containing protective charms for electing just rulers and securing military victories, alongside medical prayers (Bhaiṣajya) aimed at invoking the healing properties of herbs like Kuṣṭha to combat wasting diseases.

Language: Sankrit, Hindi

Category: Atharvaveda Saṃhitā, Vedas

Author / Compiler: Manish Tyagi

Publisher / Institution: Shri Hindu Dharm Vedic Education Foundation

Edition / Year: 2018

Atharvadeva

अथर्ववेद संहिता – दशम काण्डम्

Sankrit, Hindi · PDF

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Kanda 10 or Dasham Kanda of the Atharvaveda Saṃhitā is one of the most intellectually profound and textually significant sections of the scripture, widely celebrated for its balance of high speculative philosophy, deep mysticism, and protective counter-charms.

Structurally belonging to the middle segment of the Śaunakiya recension, this book moves away from simple domestic blessings to tackle cosmic creation, absolute reality, and complex spiritual metaphors across 10 unusually long Sūktas containing over 350 Mantras. Thematically, it houses the legendary Skambha Sūktas (Hymns 7 and 8), which pre-date the Upanishads by conceptualizing the entire universe, its gods, and the moral order as branches anchored to an infinite, all-sustaining Cosmic Pillar representing the Supreme Brahman.

Additionally, Kanda 10 features a unique Atharvan version of the Purusha Sukta (Hymn 2) that meditates on the human body as a divine city (Devapūra) constructed as the living fort of Brahman, while also providing practical spiritual defense mechanisms through elaborate counter-spells (Kṛtyā-Pratiharaṇa) designed to neutralize negativity, sorcery, and bad fortune.

Language: Sankrit, Hindi

Category: Atharvadeva, Atharvaveda Saṃhitā, Vedas

Author / Compiler: Manish Tyagi

Publisher / Institution: Shri Hindu Dharm Vedic Education Foundation

Edition / Year: 2018