Mahākāvya महाकाव्य
Epic poetry - grand narratives in classical Sanskrit verse
Kāvya काव्य
Classical poetry - lyrical and descriptive compositions
Dṛśyakāvya दृश्यकाव्य
Visual poetry - dramatic literature combining verse and prose
Śataka शतक
Century verses - collections of 100 verses on specific themes
Alaṅkāra अलङ्कार
Poetics - treatises on literary aesthetics and rhetoric
Gadya गद्य
Prose literature - ornate prose narratives and romances
Kathā कथा
Story literature - fables, tales, and narrative collections
About Sahitya
Sanskrit Sahitya (literature) represents one of the world's richest literary traditions, spanning over two millennia. From the sublime poetry of Kālidāsa to the intricate dramas of Bhavabhūti, from the philosophical śatakas of Bhartṛhari to the ornate prose of Bāṇabhaṭṭa, Sanskrit literature encompasses a vast range of genres, styles, and themes.
This portal provides access to classical Sanskrit texts with multiple viewing options, including various scripts (Devanagari, IAST, regional scripts), parallel views with anvaya (prose order), commentaries, and translations. Each text includes chapter and verse navigation, search functionality, and bookmarking capabilities for scholars and students.
Note: Currently 14 texts are available with full functionality. Additional works are being prepared with complete texts, commentaries, and scholarly apparatus. All available texts feature chapter/verse navigation, search, bookmarking, and customizable display options.
Reader Features
Smart Navigation
- ✓ Chapter dropdown selector
- ✓ Verse dropdown selector
- ✓ Keyboard shortcuts (arrows, hotkeys)
- ✓ Direct URL sharing for specific verses
Search & Discovery
- ✓ Live search across texts
- ✓ Automatic text highlighting
- ✓ Filter verses by search term
- ✓ Bookmark important verses
Customization
- ✓ Dark/Light theme toggle
- ✓ Adjustable font size (12-24px)
- ✓ Show/hide commentary layers
- ✓ Export and print options