Philosophy & Spiritual Wisdom
Vedanta &
Sacred Scripture
Tamaso Mฤ Jyotirgamaya
From Darkness ยท To Illumination
A physician's journey through India's scriptural treasures. Audio-visual presentations on the Bhagavad Gita, Vishnu Sahasram, Viveka Choodamani and more โ made accessible to modern minds with an emphasis on bhฤva (purport), not word-for-word translation.
Sacred Scriptures
Available Resources
Sanskrit ยท Stotra
Mahishasura Mardini
Ayigiri Nandini โ Sri Adi Shankaracharya
One of Shankaracharya's most celebrated compositions in praise of Goddess Durga. Presented with transliteration, interpretation, and embedded audio for pronunciation.
Telugu ยท Keertana
Annamacharya Sankeertanalu
Saint Annamacharya's Devotional Hymns
Devotional compositions of 15th century Telugu saint-poet Tallapaka Annamacharya, with interpretation and commentary for contemporary readers.
Sanskrit ยท Epic
Bhagavad Gita
The Song of God โ 700 verses of eternal wisdom
The Gita's timeless teachings on duty, devotion and liberation โ explained in plain English with focus on real-world application for the modern professional.
Sanskrit ยท Advaita Vedanta
Viveka Choodamani
Crest Jewel of Discrimination โ Adi Shankaracharya
The masterpiece of Advaita Vedanta โ an exploration of the nature of self, Brahman, and liberation. Presented accessibly for seekers at every stage.
Sanskrit ยท Stotram
Vishnu Sahasram
The Thousand Names of Lord Vishnu
Each of the 1000 names of Vishnu carries a profound meaning. Dr. Sarma's presentation illuminates these names with insight into their spiritual significance.
Sanskrit ยท Tantra
Soundarya Lahari
Wave of Beauty โ Sri Adi Shankaracharya
100 verses in praise of Goddess Parvati, rich in Tantric symbolism and devotional poetry. Considered one of the finest examples of Sanskrit devotional literature.
The Philosophy Behind This Section
I am neither an ardent seeker of the Truth nor a professional philosopher โ self-study is the sole objective. The present generation is far removed from Sanskrit and cannot churn these treasure houses of philosophy for guidance. But if a ready-made pudding is prepared, they may try, taste, and imbibe it. I believe in presenting the purport (bhฤva) over word-for-word translation โ making these ancient truths immediately accessible to the modern, enquiring mind.
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