Sanskrit Text Repository

Sanskrit Text Repository

Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts

Alankara, Bhagavad Gita, Bhakti-rasa, Caritamrita, Chandas, Darsana, Kama-Sastra, Kavya, Nataka, Purana, Sangita, Stotra, Tantra And Pancaratra, Upanisad, Vyakarana, and Yoga


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IGNCA: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts Sanskrit

Kavya is a Sanskrit literary style that originated in India around 200 BCE and flourished until 1200 CE. It is characterized by the use of elaborate figures of speech, such …


IGNCA: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts Sanskrit

Stotra refers to a hymn, prayer, or devotional composition that is dedicated to praising and glorifying a deity or a revered figure in Hinduism.Stotras are an integral part of devotional …


IGNCA: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts Sanskrit

Bhakti-rasa refers to the devotional or emotional aspect of bhakti, which is the path of love and devotion in Hinduism.It is a profound and intimate connection between the devotee and …


IGNCA: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts Sanskrit

The Puranas are a collection of ancient Hindu texts that contain mythological and historical narratives, genealogies, cosmology, philosophy, and religious teachings.They are considered an important part of Hindu scripture and …


IGNCA: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts Sanskrit

Sangita, also spelled as Sangeeta, is a term that encompasses the arts of music, dance, and drama in traditional Indian culture.It is a comprehensive term that signifies the integration of …


IGNCA: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts Sanskrit

Stotra refers to a hymn, prayer, or devotional composition that is dedicated to praising and glorifying a deity or a revered figure in Hinduism.Stotras are an integral part of devotional …


IGNCA: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts Sanskrit

Darsana is a Sanskrit term that refers to the Indian philosophical systems or schools of thought.It is derived from the root word "dṛś,"meaning "to see"or "to perceive,"and it signifies the …


IGNCA: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts Sanskrit

Bhakti-rasa refers to the devotional or emotional aspect of bhakti, which is the path of love and devotion in Hinduism.It is a profound and intimate connection between the devotee and …


IGNCA: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts Sanskrit

Stotra refers to a hymn, prayer, or devotional composition that is dedicated to praising and glorifying a deity or a revered figure in Hinduism.Stotras are an integral part of devotional …


IGNCA: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts Sanskrit

Subhashita refers to a wise, well-expressed, or auspicious saying.It is a form of traditional Indian literature consisting of concise verses or phrases that convey profound wisdom, moral values, or practical …