दर्शन
Darshana
Darśana — the classical systems of Indian philosophy and their foundational texts.
Arranged by school. The Upaniṣads these systems interpret are in the Upaniṣad library; hymns ascribed to Ādi Śaṅkarācārya are gathered on the library page.
Advaita Vedānta अद्वैत वेदान्त
Non-dual Vedānta: the Self (ātman) is not other than Brahman.
- विवेकचूडामणिःVivekachudamani
- आत्मबोधःAtma Bodha
- अपरोक्षानुभूतिःAparokshanubhuti
- वेदान्तसारःVedanta Sara
- पञ्चदशीPanchadashi
- अष्टावक्रगीताAshtavakra Gita
The Vedānta Sūtra ब्रह्मसूत्र
Bādarāyaṇa’s aphorisms that systematise the Upaniṣads.
Yoga योग
The discipline of the mind, and its haṭha practice.
Sāṃkhya सांख्य
The enumeration of reality into puruṣa and prakṛti.
Kashmir Śaivism (Trika) काश्मीर शैव दर्शन
The non-dual Śaiva philosophy of Kashmir.
Bhakti भक्ति
Devotion as a path in its own right.
Gītās of the Purāṇas पुराणों की गीताएँ
Teaching dialogues set within the Purāṇas.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Darshana?
A Darshana is a traditional Hindu devotional composition recited to praise a deity and seek blessings.
How is the Darshana presented on Adiveda?
Every text is shown verse by verse in Devanagari (the original script), with Roman IAST transliteration, simple phonetic spelling and a clear English meaning, so you can read, pronounce and understand each line.
Are the Darshana texts accurate and free to read?
Yes. Each text is transcribed faithfully from traditional sources and cross-checked before publishing, and the entire library is free to read online on mobile and desktop.
Can I read the Darshana in Hindi and English?
Yes. Every text carries the original Devanagari alongside English transliteration and meaning, making it easy for devotees in India and worldwide to read and understand.