Top 7 Famous Epics Of Ancient India

Embark on a motivational journey through seven monumental Sanskrit epics—tales of heroism, romance, and wisdom that shaped ancient India’s legacy

1

Mahabharata

The Mahābhārata, penned by sage Vyāsa, is the longest epic poem, chronicling the Kurukshetra war and divine counsel of the Bhagavad Gita. 

2

Ramayana

The Rāmāyaṇa, by sage Valmiki, narrates Rama’s quest to rescue Sita from Ravana, blending adventure with spiritual teachings across seven books.

3

Panchatantra

Panchatantra’s five books of animal fables teach timeless moral lessons and statecraft, captivating readers since circa 300 CE.

4

Sangam Literature

Sangam literature (c. 300 BCE–300 CE) comprises 2,381 Tamil poems on love, valor, trade, and society—India’s earliest classical writings.

5

Abhijñānaśākuntalam

Kālidāsa’s play dramatizes Shakuntalā and King Duṣyanta’s romance, pioneering Sanskrit drama and inspiring Western literature.

6

Kama Sutra

Vātsyāyana’s Kamasūtra (2nd–3rd CE) is more than a sex manual—80% explores love, philosophy, and art of living well.

7

Śiśupāla Vadha

Magha’s Śiśupāla Vadha (7th–8th CE) is a Mahākāvya recounting King Śiśupāla’s slaying by Krishna across 20 cantos.