1. Shrutis: Sacred Vedic scriptures, orally transmitted revelations, including Vedas and Upanishads, forming the foundation of Hindu spiritual knowledge.
Introduction The Arthashastra, attributed to the ancient Indian scholar Kautilya (also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta), is one of the most significant texts on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy from ancient India. Composed around the 4th century BCE, during the Maurya dynasty, the Arthashastra provides a detailed guide on governance, administration, and the duties … Read more
Introduction Sthapatyaveda, also known as Vastu Shastra, is a traditional Indian science dedicated to architecture, construction, and design principles. It is considered an Upaveda, a subsidiary text of the Atharva Veda, and it provides guidelines for creating structures that are in harmony with the natural environment and cosmic order. The principles of Sthapatyaveda encompass a … Read more
Introduction The Gandharvaveda is one of the Upavedas (subsidiary Vedas) associated with the Sama Veda. It is primarily concerned with music and the performing arts, encompassing various aspects of musicology, dance, and drama in ancient Indian culture. Gandharvaveda is an essential text for understanding the theory and practice of music and its role in Vedic … Read more
Manava Sulba Sutra, dating back to 800-500 BCE, is an ancient Indian mathematical treatise that lays down rules for constructing various geometric shapes accurately. It is one of the earliest sources of geometry in India and provides insights into the advanced mathematical knowledge of ancient Indian civilization.