Open Shastra Archive

Re-awakening the sacred teachings for a new generation

The Vision

For thousands of years, the Shastras — the sacred scriptures — have guided rituals, dharma, and devotion. Yet much of this eternal wisdom remains hidden from the common people: lost in dense Sanskrit, scattered across crumbling manuscripts, forgotten in archives, and at constant risk of fading forever.

Our mission is to make these ancient teachings accessible once again, free of charge, and spiritually alive for modern Hindus. This is not merely history — it is our sacred duty, our dharma.

The Crisis

Every few years, more temples are damaged or destroyed, more palm-leaf manuscripts decay or are lost forever, and the last fluent readers of certain texts pass away. Colonial-era translations often distorted meanings, while genuine commentaries from traditional acharyas remain untranslated or unavailable.

We cannot allow the essence of Sanātana Dharma to slip away in silence.

Our Plan

We begin with the most foundational and beloved texts:

Next phases include:

Note: The Vedas are respectfully excluded from this project, honoring the traditional sampradāya requirements and transmission methods that already preserve them with exceptional care.