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2015/08/19 -
I have released an online tool for the ancient Indian language spoken in Kerala, called Malayalam. You can convert between the Malayalam script and their Unicode representation in Latin characters, and back again. It features options for…
2014/08/29 -
As the title suggest, this new script is used for typing Ancient Greek characters. This is done by using a program called AutoHotkey. You will have to install the proper version for your system first. After you installed the program, you…
2014/04/03 -
The following script let's you type characters such as ȧ ā ṣ ś ṭ easily by using a program called AutoHotkey. You will have to install the proper version for your system first. After you installed the program, you can download my script …
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added 2013-09-10
This is the English translation of the Kathasaritsagara written by Somadeva around 1070. The principle story line revolves around prince Naravāhanadatta and his quest to become the emperor of the Vidhyādharas (‘celestial being...
added 2017-09-17
This is the English translation of the Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Charita (literally “The lives of the sixty-three illustrious People”), a Sanskrit epic poem written by Hemachandra in the twelfth century.
The work relates ...
added 2017-08-05
This volume of Chola Temples covers Kulottunga I to Rajendra III in the timeframe A.D. 1070-1280.
The Cholas of Southern India left a remarkable stamp in the history of Indian architecture and sculpture. Besides that, the Chol...
added 2017-07-23
This volume of Chola Temples covers Rajaraja I to Kulottunga I in the timeframe A.D. 985-1070.
The Cholas of Southern India left a remarkable stamp in the history of Indian architecture and sculpture. Besides that, the Chola d...
added 2017-07-16
This volume of Chola Temples covers Parantaka I to Rajaraja I in the timeframe A.D. 907-985.
The Cholas of Southern India left a remarkable stamp in the history of Indian architecture and sculpture. Besides that, the Chola dyn...
added 2017-06-25
A collection of papers and essays addressing the Śakti aspect of the Śākta school of Hindu philosophy by John Woodroffe, also known as Arthur Avalon.
added 2017-05-12
Only contains article definitions too large to be displayed in the glossary.
added 2017-01-16
The English translation of the Natyashastra, a Sanskrit work on drama, performing arts, theater, dance, music and various other topics. The word natyashastra also refers to a global category of literature encompassing this ancient...
added 2016-07-02
This is the English translation of the Manusmriti, which is a collection of Sanskrit verses dealing with ‘Dharma’, a collective name for human purpose, their duties and the law. Various topics will be dealt with, but this volu...
added 2016-02-25
The Prashna Upanishad is a series philosophical poems presented as questions (prashna) inquired by various Hindu sages (Rishi) and answered by Sage Pippalada. The questions discuss knowledge about Brahman, the relation of the indi...
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Recently updated Articles:
- Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra > Part 20: Death of Bhadra 17 Oct. 21:31
- Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra > Part 19: Death of Svayambhū 17 Oct. 21:31
- Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra > Part 18: Vimala’s mokṣa (emancipation) 17 Oct. 21:31
- Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra > Part 17: Vimala’s congregation 17 Oct. 21:31
- Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra > Part 16: Sermon on enlightenment 17 Oct. 21:30
- Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra > Part 15: Vimala’s samavasaraṇa 17 Oct. 21:28
- Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra > Part 14: Vimala’s śāsanadevatās (messenger-deities) 17 Oct. 21:27
- Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra > Part 13: Vimala’s omniscience 17 Oct. 21:27
- Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra > Part 12: Quarrel with Meraka 17 Oct. 21:26
- Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra > Part 11: Birth of Svayambhū 17 Oct. 21:23
- Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra > Part 10: Birth of Bhadra 17 Oct. 21:22
- Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra > Part 9: Bali’s birth as the Prativiṣṇu Meraka 17 Oct. 21:18
- Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra > Part 8: Previous birth of Svayambhū 17 Oct. 21:16
- Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra > Part 7: Previous birth of Bhadra 17 Oct. 21:15
- Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra > Part 6: Vimala’s initiation 17 Oct. 21:13