Epics and Puranas

In this monograph, an attempt has been made to reveal the beauty and the sublime mystery surrounding Krishna, 'the greatest of incarnations', as Swami Vivekananda has declared.

An anthology of verses from the Bhagavatam selected by the ascetic monk, Vishnu Puri, a contemporary of Sri Chaitanya. Includes an informative introductory essay on the Bhagavatam and the Bhagavata religion. Devanagari text with English translation.

A clear summary of one of the leading texts of Hinduism expounding the highest doctrine with many stories and illustrations. It captures the spirit of the original text while eliminating unnecessary repetition. See also: 'Vasistha's Yoga' for a fuller rendition of the text by the same author.

A dialogue between Kapila and his mother from the Bhagavata Purana. The son discources on various spiritual subjects, but always on the theme of liberation from bondage. Devanagari text with English translation.

A popular, well-presented condensation of the story.

A popular, remarkably comprehensive condensation of the ancient epic poem.

The life of Sri Krishna as recounted by the 16th century devotee-poet Narayana Bhattatiri. Devanagari text with English translation.

This retelling of the Rama epic underscores its ethical (dharmic) message.

A chapter of the Adhyatma Ramayana translated by a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna. Devanagari text, English translation.

A popular, well-presented condensation of Valmiki's Ramayana.