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Agamas & Tantras
Temple worship, ritual, theology and contemplative traditions.
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Agni Purana
Agni Purana is one of the eighteen traditionally enumerated Mahapuranas. Its narrative, ritual and theological materials must be read in the context of the chosen recension.
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Ahirbudhnya Samhita
A Pancharatra Samhita associated with theology, ritual and the Sudarshana tradition.
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Aitareya Aranyaka
A Rigvedic Aranyaka linking ritual reflection with contemplative teaching.
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Aitareya Brahmana
Ritual exposition of the Rigvedic tradition, including narratives embedded in sacrificial teaching.
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Aitareya Upanishad
Teachings on creation, embodied consciousness and the Self belong to the Rigvedic Aitareya tradition.
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Apastamba Dharmasutra
A dharma sutra of the Apastamba tradition, transmitting concise instruction on conduct, duties and religious practice.
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Apastamba Grihyasutra
A domestic-ritual sutra of the Apastamba tradition, concerned with household rites and life-cycle ceremonies.
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Ashvalayana Grihyasutra
A domestic-ritual sutra of the Ashvalayana tradition, concerned with household rites and life-cycle ceremonies.
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Atharvaveda
A Vedic collection of hymns, rites and reflections on healing, protection, domestic life and cosmic powers.
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Baudhayana Dharmasutra
A dharma sutra of the Baudhayana tradition, transmitting concise instruction on conduct, duties and religious practice.
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Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita is a dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna within the Mahabharata. Read translations and commentaries alongside the Sanskrit text.
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Bhagavata Purana
A devotional Purana with cosmic narratives and extensive accounts of Krishna’s life and devotion.
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Bhavishya Purana
Bhavishya Purana is one of the eighteen traditionally enumerated Mahapuranas. Its narrative, ritual and theological materials must be read in the context of the chosen recension.
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Brahma Purana
Brahma Purana is one of the eighteen traditionally enumerated Mahapuranas. Its narrative, ritual and theological materials must be read in the context of the chosen recension.
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Brahma Sutras
A foundational Vedanta sutra text interpreted differently by major Vedanta commentarial schools.
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Brahmanda Purana
Brahmanda Purana is one of the eighteen traditionally enumerated Mahapuranas. Its narrative, ritual and theological materials must be read in the context of the chosen recension.
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Brahmavaivarta Purana
Brahmavaivarta Purana is one of the eighteen traditionally enumerated Mahapuranas. Its narrative, ritual and theological materials must be read in the context of the chosen recension.
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