A digital library of Hindu texts
नालंदा · NalandaAncient wisdom, quietly read
A quiet place to read the foundational texts of the Indian tradition. Begin with the 108 Upanishads — the Vedas, Bhagavad Gita and Shrimadbhagavatam follow.
What is Nalanda?
A calm place for the śāstras.
Nalanda was born from a simple belief: the wisdom of Hindu scriptures belongs to everyone, and every generation deserves easy, free access to it.
Our mission is to provide the sacred texts of Sanātana Dharma in a clean, modern reading experience that respects the source and the reader. No paywalls, no distractions, no agenda other than sharing these texts as they are.
Ancient wisdom, thoughtfully preserved
Every scripture here is presented with care and authenticity, without distortion or dilution. The Sanskrit stands beside a readable English rendering, so you can move between the two at your own pace.
Browse the UpanishadsMade with care, offered for free
Respectfully formatted, easy to read, and simple to search and navigate. No paywalls, no registration walls, no advertising — only the texts and the space to sit with them.
Open the GitaWisdom you can return to daily
Your place in each text is remembered locally, so you can pick up exactly where you left off. Mark favourites, track what you've read, and let the library grow around your reading.
Join the communityआपूर्यमाणमचलप्रतिष्ठं समुद्रमापः प्रविशन्ति यद्वत् | तद्वत्कामा यं प्रविशन्ति सर्वे स शान्तिमाप्नोति न कामकामी
tadvatkāmā yaṃ praviśanti sarve sa śāntimāpnoti na kāmakāmī ||2-70||
“He attains peace into whom all desires enter as waters enter the ocean which, filled from all sides, remains unmoved; but not the man who is full of desires.”
The library
Explore the texts
Open a book. Sit for a while.
The scriptures are meant to travel. Start with a single Upanishad.