Prof. Dr. Sarma RVSN
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A treasury of Vedantic wisdom, Sanskrit literature, devotional music and spiritual discourses — curated by Prof. Dr. Sarma RVSN
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Vedic Hymns
Aditya Hridayam
The heart of Aditya — a powerful Vedic hymn to the Sun God from Valmiki Ramayana
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Vedanta
Advaita Vedantam
The philosophy of non-duality — the ultimate reality of Brahman as expounded by Adi Shankaracharya
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Philosophy
Akasamula Visleshana
Analysis of the space element — a profound philosophical inquiry into the nature of Akasa
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Devotional Music
Annamacharya Kirtanas
Sacred songs of Annamacharya — the saint-poet composer of Tirupati with thousands of devotional compositions
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Upanishads
Asatoma Sad Gamaya
Lead me from untruth to truth — the universal Vedic prayer from Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
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Vedanta
Atma Bodha
Knowledge of the Self — Adi Shankaracharya's foundational text on Self-knowledge and liberation
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Vedanta
Avadhoota Geeta
Song of the liberated sage — Dattatreya's profound discourse on the nature of the Absolute
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Scripture
Bhagavad Gita
The divine song — Sri Krishna's timeless teachings to Arjuna on duty, devotion and liberation
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Scripture
Bhagavatam — Vyasa
The Srimad Bhagavatam by Vyasa — the great Purana on the glory of Lord Vishnu
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Sanskrit Literature
Bhartruhari Subhashitas
Wise sayings of Bhartruhari — three centuries on love, wisdom and renunciation
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Vedanta
Brahma Gnaanavali
Garland of Brahma knowledge — verses on the nature of Brahman and Self-realisation
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Vedanta
Brahma Tatvamasi
Thou art That — the Mahavakya of Chandogya Upanishad and its profound implications
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Vedanta
Brahmaasmeeti
I am Brahman — the Mahavakya of Brihadaranyaka Upanishad and its experiential reality
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Devotional
Devi Aswadhati
Hymns to the Divine Mother — beautiful devotional compositions in praise of Devi
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Practice
Dhyanam Meditation
The art and science of meditation — techniques and guidance for inner stillness
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Dr Sarma's Works
Dr Sarma's Own Works
Original compositions and philosophical writings by Prof. Dr. Sarma RVSN
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Vedanta
Drik Drisya Viveka
Discrimination between the seer and the seen — Shankaracharya's enquiry into consciousness
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Devotional
Gajendra Mokshana
Liberation of Gajendra — the elephant king's surrender to Lord Vishnu from Bhagavatam
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Devotional
Ganesa Pancharatna
Five gems of Ganesha — Adi Shankaracharya's beautiful hymn to Lord Ganesha
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Vedic
Gayatri Manthram Bhashyam
Commentary on the Gayatri Mantra — the most sacred Vedic mantra and its profound meaning
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Devotional
Gurvashtakam
Eight verses on the Guru — Shankaracharya's hymn on the indispensable role of the spiritual teacher
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Upanishads
Isavasyam
Isha Upanishad — all this universe is pervaded by the Lord, the shortest but most profound Upanishad
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Culture
Jeerna Hampi
Ancient Hampi — a journey through the ruins of the great Vijayanagara empire
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Devotional
Kalahasthi Mahatyam
Glory of Srikalahasthi — the sacred Shiva temple and its spiritual significance
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Upanishads
Kathopanishath
Nachiketa's dialogue with Yama — the Katha Upanishad on the secret of death and immortality
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Upanishads
Kenopanishath
By whom? — the Kena Upanishad's inquiry into the ultimate power behind all senses and mind
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Philosophy
Khyati Vadamulu
Theories of error — philosophical analysis of various schools of thought on perception and knowledge
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Devotional
Mahishasura Mardini
Slayer of Mahishasura — Shankaracharya's famous hymn celebrating Goddess Durga's victory
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Upanishads
Mandookyopanishath
The Mandukya Upanishad — the shortest Upanishad with the deepest teaching on OM and consciousness
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Vedanta
Maneesha Panchakam
Five verses of conviction — Shankaracharya's declaration of the universality of Brahman
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Upanishads
Mundakopanishath
The Mundaka Upanishad — higher and lower knowledge and the bridge to Brahman
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Practice
Nididhyasana
Profound meditation — the third step in Vedantic practice after Sravana and Manana
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Vedanta
Pancheekaranam
Quintuplication — Shankaracharya's explanation of how the five elements combine to form the universe
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Telugu Literature
Pothana Bhagavatam
Bammera Pothana's Telugu Bhagavatam — a masterpiece of devotional Telugu literature
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Telugu Literature
Pothana Bhagavatham Akrura
Akrura episode from Pothana's Bhagavatam — the divine messenger's journey to Brindavan
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Upanishads
Prasnopanishath
The Prashna Upanishad — six profound questions and answers on life, breath and Brahman
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Vedanta
Sadhana Panchakam
Five verses on spiritual practice — Shankaracharya's concise guide to the path of liberation
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Vedanta
Sapta Gnana Bhumikalu
Seven stages of knowledge — the progressive stages of spiritual unfoldment in Yoga Vasishtha
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Sanskrit
Sarala Sanskritam
Simple Sanskrit — a comprehensive guide to learning Sanskrit language for all levels
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Devotional
Siva Manasa Puja
Mental worship of Shiva — Shankaracharya's beautiful hymn of inner worship to Lord Shiva
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Devotional
Siva Tandavam
Dance of Shiva — the cosmic dance of Lord Nataraja representing creation and destruction
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Devotional
Sivananda Laharee
Waves of bliss of Shiva — Shankaracharya's hundred verses of devotion to Lord Shiva
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Devotional
Soundarya Laharee
Waves of beauty — Shankaracharya's celebrated hymn to Goddess Parvati, the Divine Mother
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Devotional
Sri Krishna Karnamurutam
Nectar for the ears of Krishna — Leelasuka's devotional poetry on Lord Krishna's divine beauty
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Devotional
Sri Rama Karnamrutam
Nectar for the ears about Sri Rama — devotional verses on Lord Rama's glory and grace
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Devotional
Sthothra Granthas
Hymn collections — a treasury of Sanskrit stotras and devotional hymns to various deities
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Upanishads
Taittireeyopanishath
The Taittiriya Upanishad — the teaching on the five sheaths and Ananda as Brahman
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Philosophy
Three Great Powers
Iccha, Jnana and Kriya Shakti — the three divine powers that govern creation and consciousness
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Carnatic Music
Thyagaraja Antaryamu
Inner controller — Saint Thyagaraja's compositions on Lord Rama as the inner guide
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Telugu Literature
Vamana Charitra (Potana)
Story of Vamana from Pothana's Bhagavatam — Lord Vishnu's dwarf avatar and King Bali
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Devotional
Vishnusahasram
Thousand names of Vishnu — the Vishnu Sahasranama from Mahabharata with meaning and commentary
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Vedanta
Viveka Chudamani
Crest jewel of discrimination — Shankaracharya's masterpiece on Self-knowledge and liberation
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Conference
WAVES Conference
World Association of Vedic Studies — conference proceedings and presentations on Vedic knowledge
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