Sanatana Wisdom

1. Satya Yuga (also known as Krita Yuga or the Age of Truth):    - Duration: 1,728,000 years    - Virtues: This is considered the Golden Age, where righteousness, truth, and virtue prevail. People are spiritually advanced, and there is harmony and peace throughout society. Humans have a deep connection with the divine and possess higher consciousness.   2. Treta Yuga:    - Duration: 1,296,000 years    - Decline: In the Treta Yuga, virtue and righteousness start to decline compared to the previous Satya Yuga. However, people are still relatively noble and perform religious sacrifices.   3. Dvapara Yuga:    - Duration: 864,000 years    - Further Decline: The Dvapara Yuga sees a further decline in virtue and spirituality. People become more materialistic, and their connection with the divine weakens. Rituals and religious ceremonies play a ...

Some list of Shastras and branches of knowledge found within Hindu Vedic scriptures: 1. Vedashastra (Vedas): Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, Atharvaveda. 2.Ayurveda shastras: 3. Dhanurveda: Science of warfare and martial arts. 4. Gandharvaveda: Science of music, dance, and aesthetics. 5. Arthashastra: Chanakya's treatise on statecraft, politics, economics, and military strategy. 6. Dharma Shastra: Manusmriti and other texts dealing with law, ethics, and morality. 7. Yoga Shastra: Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and other texts on yoga practice and philosophy. 8. Jyotish Shastra: Vedic astrology dealing with celestial bodies and their influence. 9. Sthapatya Veda: Vedic architecture and town planning principles. 10. Natya Shastra: Sage Bharata Muni's treatise on performing arts, theater, dance, and music. 11. Mimamsa Shastra: Philosophical system interpreting the Vedas and rituals. 12. Nyaya Shastra: Indian logic and epistemology, principles of va...

1. Rigveda: - The Rigveda is the oldest and most important Veda, composed of hymns or mantras. It is divided into ten books or Mandalas, and each Mandala is further divided into hymns. The Rigveda contains a total of 1,028 hymns or Suktas. - The hymns in the Rigveda are dedicated to various deities, natural forces, and cosmic principles. They are chanted in Vedic rituals and are praised for their poetic and philosophical depth.   2. Samaveda: - The Samaveda consists of a collection of melodies or chants (saman) derived from the hymns of the Rigveda. It is mainly used in chanting during Vedic rituals, particularly in the performance of Soma sacrifices. - The Samaveda is divided into two parts: the "Purvarchika" or the "Kauthuma Samhita" and the "Uttararchika" or the "Jaiminiya Samhita."   3. Yajurveda: - The Yajurveda contains prose formulas and verses (yajus) that are used in Vedic rituals, particularly during sacrificial cere...

  The 18 major Puranas:   1. Vishnu Purana:  Focuses on the god Vishnu and covers topics like cosmology, genealogies of various dynasties, and religious teachings.   2. Shiva Purana:  Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it narrates his stories, legends, and teachings, emphasizing the importance of devotion to Shiva.   3. Bhagavata Purana (Srimad Bhagavatam): One of the most significant Puranas, it highlights the stories of Lord Krishna and extols the path of devotion (bhakti).   4. Narada Purana: Named after the sage Narada, this Purana discusses various religious practices, cosmology, and stories of divine beings.   5. Markandeya Purana: Named after the sage Markandeya, it contains diverse tales, including those of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.   6. Agni Purana:  Centers around the fire god Agni and covers rituals, cosmology, astrology, and various arts and sciences.   7. Bhavishya Purana: Predicts fu...

108 Upanishads 1. Isha Upanishad 2. Kena Upanishad 3. Katha Upanishad 4. Prashna Upanishad 5. Mundaka Upanishad 6. Mandukya Upanishad 7. Taittiriya Upanishad 8. Aitareya Upanishad 9. Chandogya Upanishad 10. Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 11. Kaushitaki Upanishad 12. Svetasvatara Upanishad 13. Isa Upanishad 14. Kenopanishad 15. Kathopanishad 16. Prashnopanishad 17. Mundakopanishad 18. Mandukyopanishad 19. Taittiriya Upanishad 20. Aitareyopanishad 21. Chandogyopanishad 22. Brihadaranyakopanishad 23. Kaushitaki Upanishad 24. Svetasvataropanishad 25. Kausitaki Upanishad 26. Maitri Upanishad 27. Maitreyi Upanishad 28. Subala Upanishad 29. Skanda Upanishad 30. Sarvasara Upanishad 31. Skanda Upanishad 32. Niralamba Upanishad 33. Paingala Upanishad 34. Mahat Upanishad 35. Maha Upanishad 36. Sannyasa Upanishad 37. Aruni Upanishad 38. Kundika Upanishad 39. Jabala Upanishad 40. Satyayani Upanishad 41. Paramahamsa Upanis...