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Rig Veda in UNESCO's 'Memory of the World' Register
The Rig Veda manuscripts - believed to be the first literary documents in the history of humankind – are now part of UNESCO’s “Memory of the World” Register.

What Are the Hindu Scriptures?
The basic scriptures of Hinduism are the Vedas. The major and most popular Hindu texts include the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, and the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata.

The Vedas: World’s Oldest Spiritual Teachings
The Vedas are the most comprehensive and universal of all ancient scriptures. They have guided our religious direction for ages and will continue to do so for generations to come. Here's an introduction to Vedic Literature and the four Vedas...

All About the Upanishads (Vedanta)
The Upanishads, hailed as the supreme work of the Indian mind, form the core of Hindu teachings. They are summits of thought on man and the universe, designed to push human ideas to its very limit and beyond.

The Itihasas or Histories: Ancient Hindu Scriptures
The Itihasas (Sanskrit for 'Histories') are supplementary Vedic literature that include the 'Mahabharata', the 'Ramayana' and the 'Bhagavad Gita'. Are they authentic Vedic literature? Find out...

Vedic Lesson: 7 Pillars of a Business
In his “Arthashastra”, Chanakya lists the seven pillars of an organization: The king, the minister, the country, the fortified city, the treasury, the army and the ally are the constituent elements of the state. What does it translate to in terms of today’s business corporations? Find out…

Vedic Women: Loving, Learned, Lucky!
We've got lots to learn from the status of women in the Vedic age (circa 1500-1200 BCE). Come, meet the Vedic woman! Includes bios of Lopamudra, Maitreyi, Ghosha and Gargi.

Veda Pathshala of Kerala
The Sree Seetharam Anjeneya Kendra (SSAK) Vedic Center in the southern Indian city of Trivandrum is a recherché “Pathshala” (Sanskrit for “school”) where the Vedas are taught systematically under the pedagogic principles of the age-old “gurukul” system of education.

Vedic City: Heaven on Earth!
Iowa’s newest city is fully based on Vedic architectural designs. Called Vedic City, it is part of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s efforts to create heaven on earth.

The Rig Veda
The 10 books of Rig Veda, as translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith.

The Vedic Science of Consciousness
An Indian scientist has formulated some path-breaking theories based on the ancient Vedic Sciences that give us a powerful insight into the gray regions of the human consciousness. Discover what lies beyond the realm of conventional sciences.

Advaita Vedanta Homepage
This site provides "an easy and structured online introduction to the philosophy of advaita vedAnta, as taught by SankarAcArya and his followers."

Vedanta Life Institute
Founded by Swami Parthasarthy, the academy offers short term courses on Vedanta.

Vedanta
Site explains the Vedanta philosophy, its main tenets, and offers a brief history of Vedanta.

Vedanta FAQ
All topics you can possibly think of regarding Vedanta. Also contains a list of infrequently asked questions on Vedanta.

The Purusha Sukta
Vedic hymns on the Supreme Being, translated by V Sundar.