Reference Editions & Digital Archive Provenance · स्रोत एवं पाठ-शुद्धि

Reference Editions & Digital Archive Provenance

प्रमाणिक संदर्भ, डिजिटल संग्रह, टीकाकार एवं पाठभेद विवरण

Dharma Granth adheres to strict textual transparency. Canonical Sanskrit verses are imported from open digital archives (principally sanskritdocuments.org and the DharmicData collection on GitHub) based on traditional reference editions (Gita Press, Chaukhamba, BORI, Anandashram). Classical commentary sections present traditional sampradayic paraphrases, while AI-assisted draft study aids and translations are transparently flagged and undergoing human scholar verification. For complete disclosures on our ingestion pipeline and review status, see our full Methodology.

Tier 1 · Canonical Sanskrit

Unaltered canonical verses with IAST transliteration imported from verified digital archives referencing critical and traditional editions.

Tier 2 · Classical Paraphrases

Traditional commentary summaries (Advaita, Vishishtadvaita, Dvaita) presented side-by-side as concise, non-sectarian study aids.

Tier 3 · AI-Assisted Study Aids

Modern pedagogical study guides and translations lacking open editions carry an explicit AI flag awaiting scholar peer review. Clearly demarcated from scripture.

Acoustic & Audio Engine Transparency · ध्वनि एवं उच्चारण वास्तुकला

Dharma Granth provides 100% offline, client-side procedural soundscapes and recitation aids. Contemplative ambient soundscapes (tanpura, om, flute, temple_bell) are generated via pure mathematical Web Audio API acoustic synthesis using 432Hz/108Hz harmonic overtone ratios—zero network streaming and zero tracking. Sanskrit verse and single-word recitation (recitation) utilizes client-side Devanagari speech synthesis as an accessibility and pronunciation aid, chunked metric-by-metric by dandas (। / ॥).

Textual Editions Registry (28)

Bhagavad Gita · श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Gita Press Edition (गोरखपुर संवत् 2080)
Gorakhpur Recension with Sridhara Swami Subodhini & Shankaracharya Advaita Bhashya collations.
Digital Archive & Publisher
Gita Press, Gorakhpur / Muktabodha Digital ArchiveArchive Link
Primary Translators
Jayadayal Goyandka (Hindi), Swami Gambhirananda & Swami Sivananda (English)
Traditional Commentators
Adi Shankaracharya (शंकर भाष्य), Ramanujacharya (गीताभाष्य), Sridhara Swami (सुबोधिनी)
Numbering System & Recension Notes
Standard 700-verse canonical recension across 18 chapters. Kashmiri recension carries 745 verses (noted in comparative apparatus).
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Variant readings collated from Anandashram (Pune) and Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (BORI) critically edited texts.

Shrimad Bhagavata Mahapurana · श्रीमद्भागवतमहापुराणम्

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Gita Press Edition (Book Codes 0026 & 0027)
Complete Sanskrit text with Hindi translation across 12 Skandhas, published by Gita Press Gorakhpur.
Digital Archive & Publisher
Gita Press Gorakhpur (Official Publication)Archive Link
Primary Translators
Pandit Ramnarayan Dutt Shastri & Hanuman Prasad Poddar (Hindi)
Traditional Commentators
Maharshi Vyasa, Sri Shuka, and Sridhara Swami (भावार्थदीपिका)
Numbering System & Recension Notes
12 Skandhas containing 18,000 canonical verses partitioned into 335 Adhyayas.
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Collated with Sridhara Swami Bhāvarthadīpikā recension.

Isha Upanishad (Ishavasya) · ईशावास्योपनिषद्

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Kanva Recension, Shukla Yajurveda Samhita Ch. 40
Shankaracharya Dashopanishad Bhashya Edition, Motilal Banarsidass.
Digital Archive & Publisher
Göttingen Register of Electronic Texts in Indian Languages (GRETIL)Archive Link
Primary Translators
Gita Press Gorakhpur & Swami Nikhilananda
Traditional Commentators
Adi Shankaracharya (ईशावास्य भाष्य), Madhvacharya, Uvata, Mahidhara
Numbering System & Recension Notes
18 canonical mantras concluding the Shukla Yajurveda Samhita (Madhyandina recension counts 17 verses).
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Madhyandina recension transposes mantras 5 and 6 and alters initial phrasing in mantra 16.

Katha Upanishad · कठोपनिषद्

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Krishna Yajurveda Kathaka Shakha Recension
Ten Principal Upanishads, Adyar Library and Research Centre, Chennai.
Digital Archive & Publisher
Adyar Library / SanskritDocumentsArchive Link
Primary Translators
Swami Gambhirananda, Prof. S. Radhakrishnan
Traditional Commentators
Adi Shankaracharya (कठोपनिषद् भाष्य), Madhvacharya
Numbering System & Recension Notes
Two Adhyayas, each divided into three Vallis (total 6 sections, 119 verses).
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Slight verbal variations noted between Anandashram Sanskrit Series no. 7 and BORI manuscripts.

Kena Upanishad (Talavakara) · केनोपनिषद्

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Samaveda Talavakara Brahmana Section
Pada Bhashya and Vakya Bhashya editions, Gita Press.
Digital Archive & Publisher
SanskritDocuments / MuktabodhaArchive Link
Primary Translators
Swami Gambhirananda & Gita Press
Traditional Commentators
Adi Shankaracharya (पदभाष्य एवं वाक्यभाष्य)
Numbering System & Recension Notes
4 Khandas (35 verses). Khandas 1–2 in verse; Khandas 3–4 in prose allegory (Yakshakhyana).
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Manuscript traditions uniformly preserve the 35-verse partition with zero disputed interpolations.

Mundaka Upanishad · मुण्डकोपनिषद्

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Atharvaveda Shaunaka Shakha Recension
Nirnaya Sagar Press Edition with Shankaracharya Commentary.
Digital Archive & Publisher
GRETIL / Digital Library of IndiaArchive Link
Primary Translators
Swami Gambhirananda, Prof. Max Müller
Traditional Commentators
Adi Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya (Sub-commentaries)
Numbering System & Recension Notes
3 Mundakas, each divided into 2 Khandas (total 6 sections, 64 verses).
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Mantra 3.1.6 (Satyameva Jayate) cross-referenced with national motto epigraphic sources.

Mandukya Upanishad · माण्डूक्योपनिषद्

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Atharvaveda Shaunaka Shakha with Gaudapada Karika
Ramakrishna Math Advaita Ashrama Edition with Shankaracharya Bhashya.
Digital Archive & Publisher
Advaita Ashrama / SanskritDocumentsArchive Link
Primary Translators
Swami Nikhilananda, Swami Chinmayananda
Traditional Commentators
Gaudapada (माण्डूक्य कारिका) & Adi Shankaracharya
Numbering System & Recension Notes
12 prose mantras representing the four states of consciousness (Avasthatraya & Turiya).
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Text is distinct from the 215 verses of Gaudapada’s Karika, which are cataloged as classical commentary.

Narada Bhakti Sutras · नारद भक्ति सूत्र

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Gita Press Edition (Book Code 0385)
Authentic 84 sutras recension with Hindi commentary, published by Gita Press Gorakhpur.
Digital Archive & Publisher
Gita Press Gorakhpur (Official Publication)Archive Link
Primary Translators
Gita Press Editorial Board (Hindi)
Traditional Commentators
Devarshi Narada
Numbering System & Recension Notes
Standard 84 sutras partitioned across three canonical chapters (Definition, Means, and Para-Bhakti).
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Sutra sequence verified with BORI and Gita Press official editions.

Shandilya Bhakti Sutras · शाण्डिल्य भक्ति सूत्र

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Gita Press Edition (Book Code 0385)
Complete 100 sutras across three Adhyayas with Hindi commentary, published by Gita Press Gorakhpur.
Digital Archive & Publisher
Gita Press Gorakhpur (Official Publication)Archive Link
Primary Translators
Gita Press Editorial Board (Hindi)
Traditional Commentators
Maharshi Shandilya & Swapneshvara (शाण्डिल्य शतसूत्रीय भाष्य)
Numbering System & Recension Notes
100 sutras arranged across 3 Adhyayas (1-26, 27-71, 72-100).
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Verified with Swapneshvara Bhashya recension.

Vivekachudamani · विवेकचूडामणि

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Gita Press Edition (Book Code 0133)
Crest Jewel of Discrimination with complete Hindi translation by Gita Press Gorakhpur.
Digital Archive & Publisher
Gita Press Gorakhpur (Official Publication)Archive Link
Primary Translators
Gita Press Editorial Board (Hindi)
Traditional Commentators
Adi Shankaracharya (आद्यशङ्कराचार्य)
Numbering System & Recension Notes
Canonical 580/581 verses on Advaita Vedanta and Panchakosha Viveka.
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Collated with Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetham critical text.

Shvetashvatara Upanishad · श्वेताश्वतरोपनिषद्

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Gita Press Edition (Book Code 0073)
Sanskrit Text with Adi Shankaracharya Bhashya and Hindi Commentary, Gita Press Gorakhpur.
Digital Archive & Publisher
Gita Press Gorakhpur (Official Publication)Archive Link
Primary Translators
Gita Press Editorial Board (Hindi)
Traditional Commentators
Rishi Shvetashvatara & Adi Shankaracharya (शाङ्करभाष्य)
Numbering System & Recension Notes
113 canonical mantras across 6 Adhyayas (16, 17, 21, 22, 14, 23).
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Collated with Dashopanishad Anandashram Series.

Taittiriya Upanishad · तैत्तिरीयोपनिषद्

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Gita Press Edition (Book Code 0071)
Sanskrit text with Adi Shankaracharya Bhashya and Hindi commentary, Gita Press Gorakhpur.
Digital Archive & Publisher
Gita Press Gorakhpur (Official Publication)Archive Link
Primary Translators
Gita Press Editorial Board (Hindi)
Traditional Commentators
Adi Shankaracharya (शाङ्करभाष्य)
Numbering System & Recension Notes
31 canonical anuvākas across 3 vallīs (Śīkṣā 12, Brahmānanda 9, Bhṛgu 10).
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Collated with Anandashram Sanskrit Series No. 12.

Vinaya Patrika · विनयपत्रिका

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Gita Press Edition (Book Code 0105)
Complete Brajbhasha recension of 279 padas with Goswami Tulsidas text and commentary by Gita Press Gorakhpur.
Digital Archive & Publisher
Gita Press Gorakhpur (Official Publication)Archive Link
Primary Translators
Gita Press Editorial Board (Hindi)
Traditional Commentators
Goswami Tulsidas (गोस्वामी तुलसीदास)
Numbering System & Recension Notes
279 canonical padas containing 1,483 stanzas arranged across 4 thematic petitions.
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Collated against Kashi Nagari Pracharini Sabha critical edition.

Vidura Niti · विदुरनीति

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Gita Press Edition (Book Code 0136)
Complete 8 Adhyayas of Udyoga Parva (33–40) with Sanskrit text and Hindi translation by Gita Press Gorakhpur.
Digital Archive & Publisher
Gita Press Gorakhpur (Official Publication)Archive Link
Primary Translators
Gita Press Editorial Board (Hindi)
Traditional Commentators
Mahatma Vidura & Maharshi Vyasa
Numbering System & Recension Notes
Standard 8 Adhyayas containing 594 verses on ethics, statecraft, and human character.
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Collated with BORI Critical Edition of Mahabharata Udyoga Parvan.

Harivamsha Purana · हरिवंशपुराण

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Gita Press Edition (Book Code 0038)
Mahabharat Khilbhag Shri Harivansh Puran with Sanskrit text and Hindi translation, Gita Press Gorakhpur.
Digital Archive & Publisher
Gita Press Gorakhpur (Official Publication)Archive Link
Primary Translators
Gita Press Editorial Board (Hindi)
Traditional Commentators
Maharshi Vedavyasa (वेदव्यास)
Numbering System & Recension Notes
3 canonical Parvas (Harivamsha, Vishnu, and Bhavishya Parvas) comprising 16,374 verses.
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Collated with BORI Critical Edition of Mahabharata Khilaparvan.

Shri Ramcharitmanas · श्रीरामचरितमानस

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Gita Press Illustrated Edition (Book Code 0080)
Authentic Awadhi text with Hindi translation and commentary, Gita Press Gorakhpur.
Digital Archive & Publisher
Gita Press Gorakhpur (Official Publication)Archive Link
Primary Translators
Gita Press Editorial Board (Hindi)
Traditional Commentators
Goswami Tulsidas (गोस्वामी तुलसीदास)
Numbering System & Recension Notes
7 canonical Kandas containing ~16,000 verses across Dohas, Chaupais, Chhands, and Sorathas.
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Collated with Kashi Nagari Pracharini Sabha recension.

Devi Bhagavata Purana · श्रीमद्देवीभागवतमहापुराणम्

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Gita Press Illustrated Edition (Book Codes 1897 & 1898)
Complete Sanskrit text with Hindi translation and commentary across 12 Skandhas, Gita Press Gorakhpur.
Digital Archive & Publisher
Gita Press Gorakhpur (Official Publication)Archive Link
Primary Translators
Gita Press Editorial Board (Hindi)
Traditional Commentators
Maharshi Vedavyasa (वेदव्यास)
Numbering System & Recension Notes
12 Skandhas containing 18,000 canonical verses partitioned into 318 Adhyayas.
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Collated with Nilakantha Bhashya recension.

Kaivalya Upanishad · कैवल्योपनिषद्

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Atharvaveda Shaunaka Recension with Shankaracharya & Upanishad Brahmayogin Commentary
Canonical 25 mantras on Advaita realization, Tyaga, and Shiva-Brahman identity.
Digital Archive & Publisher
Adyar Library & Research Centre / SanskritDocumentsArchive Link
Primary Translators
Swami Chinmayananda & Swami Gambhirananda
Traditional Commentators
Upanishad Brahmayogin (उपनिषद्ब्रह्मयोगिन्)
Numbering System & Recension Notes
Standard 25 prose and metrical mantras.
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Collated with Dashopanishad Anandashram Series No. 29.

Shiva Samhita · शिवसंहिता

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Kavindracharya Sarasvati Recension / Muktabodha Indological Research Series
Complete 5 Patalas with Sanskrit text and commentary on Hatha Yoga, Nadi-Prana, and Laya Samadhi.
Digital Archive & Publisher
Muktabodha Indological Research Institute / SanskritDocumentsArchive Link
Primary Translators
Rai Bahadur Srisa Chandra Vasu & James Mallinson
Traditional Commentators
Bhagavan Shiva (भगवान् शिव)
Numbering System & Recension Notes
5 canonical Patalas containing ~645 verses.
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Collated with Kaivalyadhama Yoga Research Institution critical edition.

Muktika Upanishad · मुक्तिकोपनिषद्

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
108 Upanishad Anandashram Sanskrit Series / SanskritDocuments
Dialogue between Sri Rama and Maruti Hanuman establishing the 108 Upanishad canon and the nature of Jivanmukti.
Digital Archive & Publisher
SanskritDocuments / Anandashram PuneArchive Link
Primary Translators
Dharma Granth Research Team & Traditional Pandits
Traditional Commentators
Upanishad Brahmayogin (उपनिषद्ब्रह्मयोगिन्)
Numbering System & Recension Notes
2 canonical Adhyayas containing 137 verses.
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Canonically aligned with Adyar Library 108 Upanishads critical collation.

Jabala Upanishad · जाबाल उपनिषद्

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Sannyasa Upanishads Collection / Anandashram Pune
Expounds the legitimacy of immediate sannyasa upon dispassion and the interiorization of Avimukta Kshetra.
Digital Archive & Publisher
SanskritDocuments / AnandashramArchive Link
Primary Translators
Patrick Olivelle & Dharma Granth Research Team
Traditional Commentators
Upanishad Brahmayogin
Numbering System & Recension Notes
6 canonical prose and metrical sections (Khandas).
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Collated with Adyar Library Sannyasa Upanishads critical edition.

Niralamba Upanishad · निरालम्ब उपनिषद्

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Shukla Yajurveda Minor Upanishads Collection
Systematic Advaitic catechism defining Brahman, Ishvara, Jiva, Prakriti, Karma, Jnana, Bandha, and Moksha.
Digital Archive & Publisher
SanskritDocuments / Chowkhamba Sanskrit SeriesArchive Link
Primary Translators
Dharma Granth Research Team
Traditional Commentators
Upanishad Brahmayogin
Numbering System & Recension Notes
21 comprehensive catechism verses.
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Collated with Nirnaya Sagar Press classical recension.

Maitri Upanishad · मैत्री उपनिषद् (मैत्रायणीय उपनिषद्)

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Maitrayaniya Shakha of Krishna Yajurveda / BORI Pune
Expounds King Brihadratha’s tapas, Sage Shakayanya’s discourse, six-limbed yoga, and the elemental self (bhutatman).
Digital Archive & Publisher
SanskritDocuments / Bhandarkar Oriental Research InstituteArchive Link
Primary Translators
Max Müller (Sacred Books of the East) & Dharma Granth Team
Traditional Commentators
Ramathirtha (दीपिका व्याख्या)
Numbering System & Recension Notes
7 Prapathakas containing 99 canonical sections and verses.
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Collated with Cowell critical edition (Bibliotheca Indica).

Tejobindu Upanishad · तेजोबिन्दु उपनिषद्

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Yoga Upanishads Collection / Adyar Library
Dialogue between Shiva and Kartikeya on the fifteen-limbed yoga, Chinmatra realization, and non-dual absorption.
Digital Archive & Publisher
SanskritDocuments / Adyar Library SeriesArchive Link
Primary Translators
K. Narayanasvami Aiyar & Dharma Granth Research Team
Traditional Commentators
Upanishad Brahmayogin
Numbering System & Recension Notes
7 chapters containing 464 verses.
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Collated with Yoga Upanishads text of Pandit A. Mahadeva Sastri.

Mahanarayana Upanishad · महानारायण उपनिषद्

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Taittiriya Aranyaka 10th Prapathaka / Ramakrishna Math Edition
The supreme liturgical Upanishad featuring Narayana Sukta, Purusha Sukta, Durga Sukta, Medha Sukta, and Mahamrityunjaya mantra.
Digital Archive & Publisher
Sri Ramakrishna Math / SanskritDocumentsArchive Link
Primary Translators
Swami Vimalananda & Dharma Granth Research Team
Traditional Commentators
Sayana (वेदभाष्य) and Bhatta Bhaskara
Numbering System & Recension Notes
79 canonical Anuvākas containing 263 verses and mantras.
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Collated with Andhra recension (64 anuvākas) and standard 80-anuvāka recension.

Kaushitaki Upanishad · कौषीतकि ब्राह्मणोपनिषद्

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Rigveda Kaushitaki Shakha / Anandashram Sanskrit Series No. 39
Expounds the Devayana path to Brahmaloka, Pratardana-Indra dialogue (Prana is Prajna), and Balaki-Ajatashatru samvada.
Digital Archive & Publisher
Anandashram Pune / SanskritDocumentsArchive Link
Primary Translators
E.B. Cowell & Dharma Granth Research Team
Traditional Commentators
Shankarananda (दीपिका)
Numbering System & Recension Notes
4 Adhyāyas containing 50 canonical sections.
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Collated with Bibliotheca Indica and Chowkhamba recensions.

Shiva Swarodaya · शिवस्वरोदय

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Pandit Basti Ram Samvat 1952 Critical Recension / Khemraj Shrikrishnadass
Complete dialogue between Shiva and Parvati on Svara Yoga, Ida-Pingala-Sushumna rhythms, and the five tattvas in respiration.
Digital Archive & Publisher
Gita Press & Classical Tantra ArchivesArchive Link
Primary Translators
Rai Bahadur Srisa Chandra Vasu & Dharma Granth Research Team
Traditional Commentators
Lord Shiva (उमामहेश्वर संवाद)
Numbering System & Recension Notes
395 metrical verses partitioned into 4 thematic chapters.
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Collated with Kaivalyadhama Svara Yoga research papers.

Yoga Rasayanam · योगरसायनम्

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Sanskrit Critical Edition
Swami Brahmananda (Pushkar) Classical Recension
Classical treatise on yogic alchemy, deha-shuddhi, ojas-tejas-prana preservation, and kundalini amrita circulation.
Digital Archive & Publisher
Muktabodha Indological Research Institute / Classical ArchivesArchive Link
Primary Translators
Dharma Granth Research Team
Traditional Commentators
Swami Brahmananda (ब्रह्मानन्द स्वामी)
Numbering System & Recension Notes
308 verses partitioned across 3 chapters (Deha-Rasayana, Ojas-Tejas, Kundalini).
Variant Readings (पाठभेद)
Collated with original Pushkar printed text and Ayurvedic rasayana commentaries.