46. I know that all, in every way, is the one indivisible “I” which is self-sustained and full, while the five elements, beginning with ether, are empty. 47. The Self is neither... Read more
The Avadhoota Gita is writen by Sage Dattatreya. Dattatreya is regarded by many as the foremost incarnation. He was the combined incarnation of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. His narration was re... Read more
Translation by John Richards Introduction by Bon Introduction: Once upon a time there was a student of the scriptures who could not support his family. He would work hard all day every day a... Read more
91. One occupation only the lord prescribed to the Sudra, to serve meekly even these (other) three castes. 92. Man is stated to be purer above the navel (than below); hence the Self-existent... Read more
61. Six other high-minded, very powerful Manus, who belong to the race of this Manu, the descendant of the Self-existent (Svayambhu), and who have severally produced created beings, 62. (Are... Read more
31. But for the sake of the prosperity of the worlds he caused the Brahmana, the Kshatriya, the Vaisya, and the Sudra to proceed from his mouth, his arms, his thighs, and his feet. 32. Divid... Read more
Click for Scriptures in Sanskrit The ancient scripture, Manu Smriti (also called the Mānava-Dharmaśāstra or Laws of Manu, Manu Sutras Manu Sashtra etc.) is an ancient scripture laying down t... Read more
PÂDA III. With the third pâda of the second adhyâya a new section of the work begins, whose task it is to describe how the individual soul is enabled by meditation on Brahman to obtain final... Read more
PÂDA IV. The last pâda of the first adhyâya is specially directed against the Sânkhyas. The first adhikarana (1-7) discusses the passage Katha Up. I, 3, 10; 11, where mention is made of the... Read more
Adi Shankaracharyas commentary translated by George Thibaut The essence of the Upanishads and the Hindu philosophy is captured by the great Vedavyasa, also called Badarayana, in this great s... Read more
