Monday, August 2, 2010

Complete Works of Sri Sankaracharya (Sanskrit) - 20 Volumes


Adi Sankaracharya (788-821 CE) was a great saint & philosopher who consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta, a sub-school of Vedanta. His teachings are based on the unity of the soul and Brahman, in which Brahman is viewed as without attributes. He hailed from Kalady of present day Kerala. Sankara travelled across India and other parts of South Asia to propagate his philosophy through discourses and debates with other thinkers. He founded four mathas (monasteries), which helped in the historical development, revival and spread of Advaita Vedanta. Adi Sankara is believed to be the organizer of the Dasanami monastic order and the founder of the Shanmata tradition of worship.

His works in Sanskrit concern themselves with establishing the doctrine of Advaita (Non-dualism). He also established the importance of monastic life as sanctioned in the Upanishads and Brahma Sutra, in a time when the Mimamsa school established strict ritualism and ridiculed monasticism. Sankara represented his works as elaborating on ideas found in the Upanishads, and he wrote copious commentaries on the Vedic Canon (Brahma Sutra, Principal Upanishads and Bhagavadgita) in support of his thesis. The main opponent in his work is the Mimamsa school of thought, though he also offers some arguments against the views of some other schools like Samkhya and certain schools of Buddhism that he was partly familiar with.

The Works of Sri Sankaracharya [Memorial Edition], 20 volumes published in 1910 by Sri Vani Vilas Press, Srirangam, remains to this day the standard collection of the complete works of Sri Sankaracharya. It includes Sri Sankaracharya's major commentaries as well as his other works, as given in the list below.

1. Brahmasutra-bhashya
2. Brahmasutra-bhashya
3. Brahmasutra-bhashya
4. Upanishad-bhashya, vol. 1: Isa, Kena [2], Katha, Prasna
5. Upanishad-bhashya, vol. 2: Mundaka, Mandukya, Aitareya
6. Upanishad-bhashya, vol. 3: Taittiriya, Chhandogya 1-3
7. Upanishad-bhashya, vol. 4: Chhandogya 4-8
8. Upanishad-bhashya, vol. 5: Brihadaranyaka 1-2
9. Upanishad-bhashya, vol. 6: Brihadaranyaka 3-4
10. Upanishad-bhashya, vol. 7: Brihadaranyaka 5-6, Nrisimhapurvatapani
11. Bhagavad-Gita-bhashya, vol. 1: chaps. 1-9
12. Bhagavad-Gita-bhashya, vol. 2: chaps. 10-18
13. Vishnusahasranama and Sanatsujatiya Bhashyas
14. Vivekachudamani, Upadeshasahasri
15. Miscellaneous Prakaranas vol. 1: Aparokshanubhuti, etc. [7 works]
16. Miscellaneous Prakaranas vol. 2: Prabodhasudhakara, etc. [25 works]
17. Stotras, vol. 1 [30 works]
18. Stotras, vol. 2 [35 works, plus Lalita Trisatistotra Bhashya]
19. Prapanchasara, vol. 1
20. Prapanchasara, vol. 2

There are thus a total of 118 works, counting the two Kena Upanishad bhashyas separately, in this collection. Both Indian and Western scholars agree that many of these works must have been written by later Sankaracharyas rather than the original or
Adi Sankaracharya. But there is no agreement on which ones are genuinely his. Moreover, there are many other texts attributed to Sankaracharya that are not found in this collection, some of which may have been written by Adi Sankaracharya. So it is not a definitive collection of his writings. Nor does it lay any claim to being a critical edition. Its readings can often be improved by comparison with other printed editions and manuscripts. It is
simply the standard collection we have at present.

A detailed article on the bibliography of "Collected Works of Sri Sankaracharya" is available at this web-page.

DOWNLOAD LINKS - Works of Sri Sankaracharya - 20 Volumes (1910 Edition)

Complete 20 Volume Set in a Single PDF


Or In Separate Volumes

Works of Sri Sankaracharya Volume 01
Works of Sri Sankaracharya Volume 02
Works of Sri Sankaracharya Volume 03
Works of Sri Sankaracharya Volume 04
Works of Sri Sankaracharya Volume 05
Works of Sri Sankaracharya Volume 06
Works of Sri Sankaracharya Volume 07
Works of Sri Sankaracharya Volume 08
Works of Sri Sankaracharya Volume 09
Works of Sri Sankaracharya Volume 10
Works of Sri Sankaracharya Volume 11
Works of Sri Sankaracharya Volume 12
Works of Sri Sankaracharya Volume 13
Works of Sri Sankaracharya Volume 14
Works of Sri Sankaracharya Volume 15
Works of Sri Sankaracharya Volume 16
Works of Sri Sankaracharya Volume 17
Works of Sri Sankaracharya Volume 18
Works of Sri Sankaracharya Volume 19
Works of Sri Sankaracharya Volume 20

The whole set is also available at www.archive.org
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63 comments:

  1. I hope that all of you will like this post. I believe that this is a rare and valuable collection for all those who are interested in Vedanta and Hinduism. It took me months of tedious search to collect these volumes from Digital Library of India since they were posted there with wrong titles.

    I am still not able to locate "Volume 14" of this set. If anyone happens to have a pdf or hard copy of "Volume 14 of Works of Sri Sankaracharya" 1910 edition published by Sri Vani Vilas Press, Srirangam, I request him/her to share it with me. I will be really grateful to anyone who could help me in this matter.

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  2. Invaluable work, Shankara!

    kamesh

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  3. As you yourself say, these are very rare and valuable collection. You really dig out Kohinoors of Hindu Literatures for everyone to enjoy.

    May you be ever blessed by all the deities of the Hindu pantheons.

    Ramu

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  4. Hari Om,

    Thanks a lot for your efforts. I just checked the DLI site and none of their books seem to be linked to a proper book. I can only imagine the pains you underwent for this collection.

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  5. Shankara,

    This has been in my search for more than 1 year and you have gifted.. grateful to you.

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  6. its a wonderful work,done! very very grateful to you. its a big service that you are doing, by making it available for people.

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  7. i am very happy to read and go through almost all the work of adi shankaracharya. i am very grateful and you are dong wonderful service by maiking it available for people to read. Bless you!

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  8. Thanks for the upload. This is awesome.

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  9. Volume 14 of this 20 volume set was added to the post. Thank God! I could find it at DLI, Bangalore site.

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  10. Mediafire link for 15th volume was not in good condition. It said "no sever available.....".

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  11. Lalitalaitah,

    You could download them from archive.org links given in the post.
    Pl download volume 15 from http://ia360708.us.archive.org/22/items/CompleteWorksOfSriSankaracharyaIn20Volumes1910Edition/WorksOfSriSankaracharya15-Prakaranas1.pdf

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  12. GOD bless!

    Seriously...

    Dharmo Rakhsati Rakshita:

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  13. It is a great help to the researcher. when i started research work on sankara i have some books of sankara but now i have "complet work of sankarachrya".

    thank to this help

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  14. hey can you post "rukmini kalyanam" in english / sanskrit.

    Actually i could find the book.


    Thanks & Regards
    Aarti

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  15. Aarti,

    I have uploaded Adyar Library's 1929 edition of Rukmini Vivaha Mahakavya of Rajachudamani Dikshita to my mediafire folder.

    You may download it from http://www.mediafire.com/?l9wkq3wa8fiqqj2

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  16. can you provide them these in Hindi Bhasya?? I'll be greatefull you..
    thanx

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  17. Monster,

    All the Hindi translations of Sankara's works that are available as ebooks are copyrighted. And the complete set is not there. Only a few are available in Hindi at DLI and other digital collections. So, it is not possible at present to post Hindi translations of Sri Sankara's works.

    Anyway, I will keep this in mind. As and when I get Hindi versions I will post them here.

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  18. Hello shankara,

    Many thanks for you upload. I appreciate you effort in publishing ancient scriptures. This I wanted to for a long time.

    Please check: http://www.esnips.com/web/AdiShankaracharya
    http://www.esnips.com/web/BhagavadGeeta

    I've collected and uploaded Shankara Bhashya on few Upanishads & Gita commentaries & other works. Please add them in your blog and upload them in your mediafire folder.

    Thanks & regards,
    Sabyasachi Mishra

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  19. Savyasachi Mishraji,

    Namaste,

    I have almost stopped using esnips because of the compulsion to use esips downloader. Anyway, I visited your folder. I feel that you should not waste your time at esnips. It is better to post your files somewhere else, in a blog or mediafire.

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  20. Sankaracharya is the incarnation of Lord Shiva himself in order to save Hinduism from other religions

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  21. Thanks Shankara,
    The job you are doing is commendable and highly praiseworthy. These small contributions will help in reviving and rediscovering our invaluable culture.
    Viswanath Acharya

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  22. So invaluable and rare work. Thanks you very much from bottom of my heart and from all of us. Peace !

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  23. hi,
    thanks for the very valuable book
    i hope people will like this book

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  24. hi,
    i need astavakra geeta in hindi please help me to find the e book

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  25. Mohiteji,

    A Hindi commentary of Ashtavakra Gita by Jalim Singh is available at DLI. You could download it using a free software named DLI Downloader.

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  26. Thanks a lot to Mishar ji for sharing such valuable material by shankara !!!

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  27. Many thanks are reserved for Mishraji
    who has uploaded a lot of invaluable content belonging to adiShankaracharya

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  28. Invaluable. A great contribution.

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  29. Invaluable contribution. I admire this.

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  30. dear shankra
    plz post adi shankra's prapanchsar tantra in hindi

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  32. A great work. Aadi Shankaracharya was the incarnation of Bhagwan Shiva. He saved Sanatan dharma. All Hindus owe to him. By collecting his works you have done an invaluable service to the religion.
    No praise is enough for you.

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  33. God Bless you Shankaraji,
    Please do keep posting invaluable time independent works of Such great Holy People,

    Dharmo Raskshati Rakshitaha
    Om Santihi

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  34. namaskaram

    very valuable works to initiate and encourage interests in our traditional culture, religion and faith

    Sankaran. Ramanathan. Conjeevaram
    ACROPOLIS,OOTACAMUND,NILGIRIS,INDIA
    BLESSED ACCIDENTALLY ON 4TH JULY,2012

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  35. namaskarsir it is in sanskrit please post hindi or english translation

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  36. great effort....may bhagwan shri Ram bless you. jai shree sitaram

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  37. Ramji,

    I have already posted English translation of Sankarabhashya of Upanishads and Gita. I will surely post the other works as and when I get their soft copies.

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  38. Shankara,
    What you have done is unbelievable amazing!
    Thanks a tonne!

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  39. Sivoham.... thanks a ton :)

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  40. Hey, its amazing nd ancient collection...!!
    Greatfull to You Shankara..
    Can u please add d links for Volume 15 nd 20 again..! Munable to download it..!!
    Thank You :)

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  41. Unknown,

    I have updated download links of volumes 15 and 20. You can download them now.

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  42. Dear Friend,

    I really appreciate you for the service you are doing!

    I'm also looking for Jagat Guru Adi shankara's bio-graphy in detail. I need an authentic book. Can you please help me in getting a pdf file in Tamil or English version?

    Thank you,
    R.Radhakrishnan
    Chennai

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  43. Dear Friend,

    Thank you for Sharing the great work!

    Can I get Jagat Guru Adi Sankara's Biography in tamil or english (elaborated version)?

    thank you!

    regards,
    R.Radhakrishnan

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  44. Krish,

    There is one available at http://www.scribd.com/doc/78785389/Sankara-the-Missionary-Biography

    English translation of a traditional biography of Sankaracharya by Swami Tapasyananda can be purchased from Sri Ramakrishna Math - http://www.chennaimath.org/estore/sankara-digvijaya

    As far as I know, it is copyrighted and is not available on the internet for free download.

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  45. 2 different editions of Sri Sankaracharya's Tamil biography are available at Digital Library of India. You could download them using DLI Viewer (a free software available at www.aupasana.com/software/dli

    chang-kara vijayam., 2990100189247. thozhuvuur veilaayutamutaliyaar. 1908. tamil. History. 146 pgs.
    sriichang-kara vijayam., 2990100190612. mu.goovin-tachaami aiyar. 1909. tamil. Literature. 148 pgs.

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  46. According to Prof.S.K.Belvalkar, twenty four works are genuinely attributable to Adi Shankaracharya, it seems.
    we may be able to ascertain them, if we search a little more!

    anbazhagan

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  47. Anpazhagan,

    Scholars are of varying opinions when it comes to Sankaracharya. Even the Sankaravijaya texts contradict each other on many occasions. So, it is not easy to say anything conclusively about Sankaracharya's life or works.

    Still, I am interested in knowing the name of the book in which Belvalkar discusses this subject. Please provide the details.

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  48. All this vaolume are in hindi or wich?

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  49. Thanks shankara for the great work.

    I am looking for 3 texts:
    1.mathannay
    2.dharmasamhita
    3.shankar smruti

    the dharmasamhita is the wyavastha as told by shankara to king somshekhara of kerla which aparanetly led to shankar smruti-the social code of conduct(?).
    can any scholar help please?

    hemant

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  50. Shashwat Jeevan,

    "Mathamnaya Setu" is available in the following folder at scribd.com -
    http://www.scribd.com/Arunupadhyay

    I have not come across the other 2 works anywhere on the internet.

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  51. Thanks a Lot shankara!
    The other 2 are very rare and can be only found in some old libraries as i was told..request to other scholars who can contribute.Dhanyawaaad!

    hemant

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  52. Many thanks shankara for the "Rukmini kalyanam"

    kind regards
    Aarti

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  53. I would like to have a copy of sukthas published by sri vani vilas srirangam

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  54. Jai,

    Can you please give complete title of the book you are looking for?

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  55. Dear Shankara,

    The title of the book is SUKTHANI published by Sri vani vilas press srirangam

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    1. Jai,

      Could you send me a mail at "shankara_2000 (at) yahoo (dot) com" so that I could inform you when I find the book?

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  56. Jay,

    I could not locate the book in any of the digital libraries that I have access to. I will keep looking for it and let you know if I find it. It would be easier to communicate if you send a mail to me at shankara_2000 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  57. Namaste Shankara,

    Excellent work. Your blog is an asset.

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  58. thank you sankara for this incredible gift
    can you post complete work of swami vivekanand pdf

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    1. Vijay Vankhede,

      Complete works of Swami Vivekananda are available in many places on the internet. You may try the following link. http://www.tamilbrahmins.com/book-extracts-reviews/2081-complete-works-swami-vivekananda.html

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  59. First and foremost, I would like to compliment, and thank you for the wonderful work you have been doing towards upliftment and popularization, needless to say digitization of old and rare sanskrit works. And in this context i would like to make a request for this particular rare work by name of Vishwa Gunaadarsha Champu by the great author Venkatadwari in pdf format. If you have access to the same or have any link that would provide me with access to the same, I would be eternally grateful to you. Please feel free to email me at adayar(dot)kannan(at)g male (dot) calm.

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    1. Kannan,

      Giving below links to 2 different editions of Visvagunadarsachampu.
      http://www.mediafire.com/view/?jx6e823qj33wc8w
      http://www.mediafire.com/view/?q1ly4yizgyj

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  60. Great work
    Thanks a lot
    Subramanya

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