Introduction to Adi Shankaracharya

Learn the life story of Adi Shankaracharya and the Sholokas he has composed.

Ganesha Pancharatnam

The Birth of a Saint

A shloka that captures the essense of 'Who am I?"

Nirvana Shatakam

Adi Shankaracharya takes the first step to becoming an ascetic

Becoming an Ascetic

Kalabhairavashtakam

A Gandharva is cursed to become a crocodile and dwell in a river

The Story of the Gandharva

A shloka worshipping Lord Shiva in our minds

Shiva Manasa Pooja

Adi Shankaracharya meets his Guru, Govinda Bhagavadpada

The Meeting with Govinda Bhagavadpada

Thotakashtakam

Adi Shankaracharya travels to Kashi to teach Advaita philosophy.

Spreading Vedic Dharma in Kashi

The Mahabharata is by far the most engaging and informative epic known to mankind. Students of this story can learn values and ethics in a way that is easy to understand and implement. Although the Mahabharata is a story set 5000 years ago, the lessons taught in the story are applicable even in the modern day era. In an age where morality and values are in rampant decline, the relevance of this great epic is more pertinent than ever. The Mahabharata is a life teacher. We hope to give the users of Gurukula a transformative experience through the ancient art of story telling.

The Ramayana is one of the most ancient and famous epics from India. Written in the poetic form, the story consists of 24,000 verses. Ramayana is a story of a role model who is an epitome of perfection – a role model worthy of emulating. A story that teaches us that life isn’t fair. A story of a man who epitomized integrity. A man who suffered great pain, stood by his ethics, and came out on top.

Learn the Bhagavad Gita in just 3 minutes. Includes recitation, sanskrit text, english translation, word by word meaning and more.

The Panchatantra is an ancient collection of animal fables told in 300 BCE by Vishnu Sharma. Indian epics like the Mahabharata and the Ramayana provide ample material for learning the rules of conduct in life. These epics depict life situations and induce morality. But they rely on serious and engaging stories for this purpose. The Panchatantra, however, does the same through animal tales. Therefore, it proves to be fun filled and relatable to an age group that is a touch younger. The stories depict a large array of subjects like friends, politics, common sense, among others, and thus are interesting to children and adults.

Tenali Raman was a poet, scholar, thinker and a Special Advisor in the court of Sri Krishnadevaraya. He was noted for his brilliance and wit. He was called a vikata kavi meaning a clown-jester-poet. His many adventures and clever problem solving techniques are a treat for the young and the old. This series brings the stories of Tenali Raman to the modern generation.

The stories of King Trivikramasena and the Vetala

Authentic text and chanting of stotrams from bhaaratam

Learnt to chant simple and yet powerful Shlokas

The Hanuman Chalisa refers to the 40 verse poem composed by Tulasidas praising Hanuman and describing his amazing qualities.

subhāṣitams are short verses on a variety of topics filled with deep dhārmic meanings. 

Shri Adi Shankara praises Ganesha in five shlokas. Those who recite this stotram will be bestowed with good health, wealth, knowledge and also helps one in overcoming obstacles in life.

Adi Shankaracharya beautifully extols the glory of Bhagavan Sri Rama, and presents both Saguna and Nirguna aspects of the creation, ultimately guiding the aspirant towards Atma-jnana or self-realisation.