Giirvaani - Word-for-word transliterations of Sanskrit classics

To bring word-for-word transliterations of Sanskrit classics is the motto of Giirvaani. This website attempts to bring long-forgotten lane of Sanskrit Classics to the modern audience. It is an ongoing work and some of the translations are yet to be completed. The contents include the following works.

Valmiki Ramayanam - One of the 2 greatest epic poems of India
Gita Govindam - A beautiful romantic poem by Jayadeva
Raghuvamsham - An epic poem by Kalidasa
Harivamsham - A sequel of Mahabharata
Bharatasavitri - Mahabharata in a nutshell
Ritusamharam - A medley of seasons by poet Kalidasa
Mahabharata Tatparya Nirnayam - Elucidation of Mahabharata by Madhvacharya
Sri Krishna Karnamrutham - A beautiful and delectable praises of Lord Krishna by Sri Leela Shuka of Kerala a.k.a Bilwa Mangala Swami

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