Top 100 name of Sanatan Dharma Great Books
Sanatan Dharma (Hinduism) has a vast and diverse collection of sacred texts, covering various aspects of philosophy, theology, mythology, and spiritual practices. Below is a list of 100 great books of Sanatan Dharma, categorized into Vedas, Upanishads, Smritis, Puranas, Itihasas, Agamas, and other important scriptures.
1. Vedas (4) – The Most Sacred Texts
- Rigveda
- Yajurveda
- Samaveda
- Atharvaveda
2. Upanishads (13) – Philosophical Texts
- Isha Upanishad
- Kena Upanishad
- Katha Upanishad
- Prashna Upanishad
- Mundaka Upanishad
- Mandukya Upanishad
- Taittiriya Upanishad
- Aitareya Upanishad
- Chandogya Upanishad
- Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
- Kaushitaki Upanishad
- Shvetashvatara Upanishad
- Maitrayaniya Upanishad
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3. Smritis (4) – Dharma and Ethics
- Manu Smriti
- Yajnavalkya Smriti
- Narada Smriti
- Parashara Smriti
4. Itihasas (2) – The Great Epics
- Ramayana (by Valmiki)
- Mahabharata (by Vyasa)
5. Bhagavad Gita (1) – The Song of God
- Bhagavad Gita (A part of Mahabharata)
6. Puranas (18) – Mythology & Devotion
- Vishnu Purana
- Bhagavata Purana (Srimad Bhagavatam)
- Brahma Purana
- Padma Purana
- Shiva Purana
- Linga Purana
- Garuda Purana
- Narada Purana
- Markandeya Purana
- Agni Purana
- Bhavishya Purana
- Brahmanda Purana
- Brahmavaivarta Purana
- Skanda Purana
- Vamana Purana
- Kurma Purana
- Matsya Purana
- Varaha Purana
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7. Agamas and Tantras (12) – Temple Worship & Mysticism
- Shaiva Agamas
- Vaishnava Agamas
- Shakta Agamas
- Kularnava Tantra
- Mahanirvana Tantra
- Rudra Yamala Tantra
- Kamakhya Tantra
- Netra Tantra
- Kalika Purana
- Tripura Rahasya
- Devi Bhagavata Purana
- Brahmayamala Tantra
8. Vedangas (6) – Auxiliary Disciplines
- Shiksha (Phonetics)
- Vyakarana (Grammar – Panini’s Ashtadhyayi)
- Chandas (Prosody – Pingala’s Chandas Shastra)
- Nirukta (Etymology – Yaska’s Nirukta)
- Jyotisha (Astronomy – Lagadha’s Jyotisha Vedanga)
- Kalpa (Rituals – Sulba Sutras)
9. Darshanas (6) – Schools of Philosophy
- Nyaya Sutras (Gautama)
- Vaisheshika Sutras (Kanada)
- Samkhya Karika (Kapila)
- Yoga Sutras (Patanjali)
- Mimamsa Sutras (Jaimini)
- Vedanta Sutras (Brahma Sutras – Badarayana)
10. Dharma Shastras (4) – Social & Religious Law
- Vishnu Dharma Shastra
- Apastamba Dharma Shastra
- Gautama Dharma Shastra
- Baudhayana Dharma Shastra
11. Itihasa & Kavyas (6) – Literature & Devotion
- Adhyatma Ramayana
- Ramcharitmanas (Tulsidas)
- Yoga Vasistha
- Harivamsa (Supplement to Mahabharata)
- Gita Govinda (Jayadeva)
- Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu (Rupa Goswami)
12. Stotras & Sahasranamas (6) – Devotional Hymns
- Vishnu Sahasranama
- Lalita Sahasranama
- Shiva Sahasranama
- Devi Mahatmyam (Durga Saptashati)
- Aditya Hridayam
- Hanuman Chalisa
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13. Regional Hindu Texts (5) – Important Spiritual Books
- Tirukkural (Tiruvalluvar)
- Periya Puranam (Tamil)
- Bhagavat Purana (Telugu)
- Jnaneshwari (Marathi)
- Vachanas of Basavanna (Kannada)
14. Modern Hindu Scriptures (7) – 19th & 20th Century Saints
- Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita (Gospel of Ramakrishna)
- Autobiography of a Yogi (Paramahansa Yogananda)
- Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
- Srimad Bhagavatam Commentary by Srila Prabhupada
- The Holy Science (Sri Yukteswar Giri)
- The Life Divine (Sri Aurobindo)
- Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi
15. Spiritual & Mystical Texts (6) – Esoteric Hinduism
- Ashtavakra Gita
- Avadhuta Gita
- Ribhu Gita
- Tripura Rahasya
- Shiva Sutras
- Vijnana Bhairava Tantra
This list represents a broad spectrum of Hindu scriptures, covering philosophy, ethics, mythology, rituals, devotion, and self-realization. Many of these texts have been guiding humanity for thousands of years, providing spiritual wisdom and ethical guidance.
