Embark on a motivational journey through seven monumental Sanskrit epics—tales of heroism, romance, and wisdom that shaped ancient India’s legacy
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The Mahābhārata, penned by sage Vyāsa, is the longest epic poem, chronicling the Kurukshetra war and divine counsel of the Bhagavad Gita.
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The Rāmāyaṇa, by sage Valmiki, narrates Rama’s quest to rescue Sita from Ravana, blending adventure with spiritual teachings across seven books.
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Panchatantra’s five books of animal fables teach timeless moral lessons and statecraft, captivating readers since circa 300 CE.
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Sangam literature (c. 300 BCE–300 CE) comprises 2,381 Tamil poems on love, valor, trade, and society—India’s earliest classical writings.
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Kālidāsa’s play dramatizes Shakuntalā and King Duṣyanta’s romance, pioneering Sanskrit drama and inspiring Western literature.
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Vātsyāyana’s Kamasūtra (2nd–3rd CE) is more than a sex manual—80% explores love, philosophy, and art of living well.
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Magha’s Śiśupāla Vadha (7th–8th CE) is a Mahākāvya recounting King Śiśupāla’s slaying by Krishna across 20 cantos.