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The Upanishads
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. Discover this secret science of the self!

The Principal Upanishads
The Upanishads, hailed as the supreme work of the Indian mind, form the core of Hindu teachings. Learn about the 13 principal Upanishads and read the English translation of these texts by Max Muller.

The Upanishads (Text)
Read the English text of the principal Upanishads from 'The Sacred Books of the East' translated by various Oriental scholars and edited by F. Max Müller

Immortal Love Legends
Perhaps no other faith glorifies the idea of love between the sexes as Hinduism. The amazing variety of mythical love stories that abounds Sanskrit literature is undoubtedly one of the richest treasure hoards of exciting love tales. Come, explore!

Tirukkural: The Book of Wisdom
Tirukkural, the poetic work by Tiru Valluvar, embodies values that are ever relevant and unchanging. The ancient saint-poet believed that with this knowledge of virtue, wealth and love one can lead the soul to nirvana and salvation.

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…

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.

The Itihasas or Histories
The Itihasas (Sanskrit for 'Histories') are supplementary Vedic literature that help explain the rituals of the Vedas and the highly compressed philosophy of the Vedanta by using historical events and factual stories of many great sages and demigods. The 'Mahabharata', the 'Ramayana' and the 'Bhagavad Gita' fall under this category of ancient Hindu scriptures.