Ancient Indian Text And Epic

 

Ancient Indian texts and epics are a rich source of mythology and historical narratives. Here is a list of some of the most well-known texts and epics, along with their respective authors or attributed authors:

  1. The Vedas:

    • Rigveda: The sage Vyasa.
    • Yajurveda: No single author
    • Samaveda: No single author
    • Atharvaveda: The sage Atharvan.

  2. Mahabharata:

    • Authorship: The sage Vyasa, also known as Vedavyasa or Krishna Dvaipayana Vyasa.

  3. Ramayana:

    • Authorship: The sage Valmiki.

  4. Puranas:

    • Various Puranas were composed by different authors over centuries. Some of the notable Puranas include the Vishnu Purana, Shiva Purana, Bhagavata Purana, and others.

  5. Upanishads:

    • No single authorship. Some of the well-known Upanishads include the Chandogya Upanishad, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, and the Katha Upanishad.

  6. Bhagavad Gita:

    • Part of the Mahabharata; traditionally attributed to Vyasa.

  7. Arthashastra:

    • Authorship: Attributed to Kautilya (Chanakya), a scholar and advisor to the Maurya Empire.

  8. Yoga Sutras:

    • Authorship: Attributed to Patanjali, who is considered the father of yoga.

  9. Ashtavakra Gita:

    • Authorship: The sage Ashtavakra.

  10. Kalidasa's Works:

    • known for works like "Shakuntala" (Abhijnanasakuntalam), "Raghuvamsha," and "Meghaduta."

  11. Jataka Tales:

    • Collections of stories about the previous lives of the Buddha. No single author; they were compiled over time.

  12. Aitareya Brahmana and Kaushitaki Upanishad:

    • Authorship: The sage Aitareya.

  13. Matsya Purana:

    • Authorship: The sage Vyasa.