Hindu Scriptures

Hindu Scriptures, the most ancient writings in the world is of two types: Primary Scriptures (Sruti) and Secondary Srciptures (Smriti). The Sruti scriptures are of divine origin, whose truths were directly revealed to ancient rishi (sages) in deep meditations. The Smriti scriptures are of human origin and were written to explain the Sruti writings and make them understandable and meaningful to the general population.

Sruti (Primary Scriptures)
Vedas (Rig, Sama, Yajur & Atharva)	Include religion, philosophy, art, medicine, science, technology, language, music, etc.
Bhagavad Gita	A spritual discourse between Lord Hrishna and warrior Arjuna; summary of the Upanishands
Smriti (Secondary Scriptures)
Dharma Shastras	Law Codes
Manu Smriti	Includes laws for individual happiness and social stability, social philosophy
Artha Shastra	Includes guidelines for ruling the country
Kama Shastra	An ancient manual of love and pleasure
Itihasas	Epics
Ramayana	Describes the life story of Lord Rama, a most popular instrument of religious teaching
Mahabharata	Includes the story of the Mahabharata war. The Bhagavad Gita is a part of the Mahabharata
Puranas	Mythology
Shiv Purana	Total 6 Nos.
Vishnu Purana	Total 6 Nos.
Brahma Purana	Total 6 Nos.
Agamas & Tantras	Sectarian Scriptures
	Scriptures of the three major theological traditions; Shaivism, Vaishnavism and Shaktism
Darshanas	Manuals of Philosophy
Brahma Sutra	Vedanta philosophy of Sage Vyasa
Mimamsa Sutra	Philosophy of rites and rituals of Sage Jaimini
Nyaya Sutra	Logical analysis of Sage Gautama (not Buddha)
Vaisheshika Sutra	Atomic school of philosophy of Sage Kanada
Sankhya Sutras	Sankhta philosophy of Sage Kapila
Yoga Sutras	Yoga philosophy of Sage Patanjali