Agama Shastra Pdf Jun 2026

The word Agama literally translates to "that which has come down" (tradition), while Shastra means "scripture" or "manual." Unlike the Vedas, which are considered Shruti (that which is heard/revealed), the Agamas are Smriti (that which is remembered/derived).

Dedicated to Lord Vishnu. These include over 108 texts, further split into the Pancharatra (more devotional/inclusive) and Vaikhanasa (stricter, Vedic-aligned) traditions. Shakta Agamas (Tantras): agama shastra pdf