ORI LIBRARY

The Oriental Research Institute at Sri Venkateswara University houses a remarkable collection of manuscripts, spanning various domains of Indian knowledge. Here are some notable ones:

1. Vedas and Upanishads:
   • The institute preserves ancient texts from the Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda.
   • Upanishads like the Chandogya, Brihadaranyaka, and Mandukyaare also part of the collection.
2. Puranas and Itihasas:
   • Manuscripts related to the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and various Puranasprovide insights into mythology, history, and moral teachings.
3. Dharma Shastras:
   • Texts on law, ethics, and ritualsinclude works like the Manusmriti, Yajnavalkya Smriti, and Narada Smriti.
4. Sanskrit Literature:
   • The library holds manuscripts of classical Sanskrit works such as Kalidasa’splays, Bhasa’s dramas, and Bhavabhuti’s
5. Grammar and Linguistics:
   • Manuscripts on Vyakarana(grammar) by scholars like Panini and Patanjali contribute to linguistic studies.
6. Philosophical Texts:
   • Works by Adi Shankaracharya, Ramanuja, and Madhvacharyaexplore Vedanta and Nyaya
7. Tantras and Agamas:
   • Manuscripts related to Shaivism, Shaktism, and Vaishnavismreveal esoteric practices and rituals.
8. Astrology and Astronomy:
   • Texts on Jyotishacover celestial calculations, horoscopes, and planetary movements.
9. Alankara Shastra and Kavya:
   • Manuscripts on poetics, rhetoric, and literary aestheticsenrich our understanding of classical Indian literature.
10. Medical and Ayurvedic Texts:
    • Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and other manuscripts delve into ancient healing practices.