This webpage provides a compilation of articles, books and videos by Sri P. R. Kannan linked from one place.

About P. R. Kannan

P. R. KannanBorn on 28th December 1943, Sri P. R. Kannan, has deep interest in Sanatana Dharma and has authored many articles, books and given religious discourses in Tamil, English and Hindi for many years.

He has worked in many reputed organizations including NPC and UHDE India and overseas, after a brilliant academic career with M.Tech. degree in Civil/ Structural Engineering from IIT, Madras and Post graduate Diploma from Holland.

Books and Articles

AmaranathaMahatmyam Sri P.R. Kannan has authored many books which are available from simshuba.com, Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, the websites of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, kamakoti.org, viprayuva.org, thanjavurparampara.com and other websites such as celextel.org and sanskritdocuments.org. His books have been blessed with Srimukham by Sankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. He has translated to English Bala Bodha Sangraham, Stotras, Cambodian inscriptions, Sthala Puranas, and many publications of Veda Dharma Sastra Paripalana Sabha. He is the author of many articles published in Kalyana Kalpataru, Dilip, Bhavan’s Journal, Amritavarshini (e-magazine), Tatvaloka, Muktipriya, Ramakrishna Vijayam, Amara Bharati, and other magazines. He reviews spiritual books regularly for ‘DILIP’.

Vedas

Sri Rudram with Chamakam

Sri Rudram with ChamakamTranslated by P.R. Kannan, this scholarly commentary on Sri Rudram and Chamakam is unique; for every mantra it provides the Rishi, Chandas, Devata and Dhyana Sloka. This scholarly compilation is based on commentaries of Sayanacharya, Bhattabhaskara, Abhinavasankara and others. Word by word meaning and comments are given. Dhyanasloka for each mantra of Sri Rudram is a speciality.

pdf file here;
book with www.simshuba.com (Alternative download)


Samaveda - An Introduction

Samaveda - An IntroductionBy Sri Atma Bodha Tirtha Swamiji, Translated by P.R. Kannan
This scholarly introduction to Sama Veda is entirely based on authoritative traditional Sanskrit sources. Topics covered include, amongst others, Samaveda branches, Samaveda in classical literature, Sama Svarupa and Analysis of Sama Svara.

pdf file here;
book with www.simshuba.com


Brahmavid Asirvada Paddhati

This book by Sri Vidyaranya Swamigal, translated to English by P R Kannan, contains the essence of Prasthana Traya - Upanishads, Brahma Sutras and Bhagavad Gita. It is a fundamental Vedantic text, couched beautifully in the form of prayer. This prayer is usually chanted by Sanyasis yearning for Brahmagnana during Chaturmasyam in front of the Acharyas. The book, as released, contains an interesting article on Sri Mahaswamigal and Sri Vidyaranya Swamigal.

pdf file here; book with Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. (Alternative download).


Vaidikamantrakalpalata - Introduction

Also called as Kashmirika Mantra Kalpadruma, Vaidika Mantra Kalpa Lata, like Laugakshi Gruhya Sutra, also has been authored by Maharshi Laugakshi and it contains the various mantra prayogas and suktas. Majority of the Kashmiri Pandits belong to the rare Shakha called as Katha Shakha which is a branch of Krishna Yajur Veda. Katha Shakha has many mantras which are identical with Rig Veda and Taittiriya Shakha of Krishna Yajur Veda. The Vaidika Mantra Kalpalata of this Katha Sakha has used in various prayogas many mantras from Rigveda and others which are similar to Taittiriya Shakha of Krishna Yajurveda.

pdf file here


Vaidikamantrakalpalata - Dhyana Shlokas

Used in prayogas of Katha Shakha of Veda in Kashmir, Dhyanaslokas for Ganesa, Kushmandadevatas, Gayatri Devi, Agni, Surya, Chandra, Varuna, Angaraka, Vishnu, Budha, Indra, Brihaspati, Sukra, Shani, Rahu, Rudra, Ketu, Brahma, Saraswathi, Dhruva, Anantha, Agastya, Vastoshpati, Kshetrapala, Sarvadedva, Ratridvi, Ritus, Lakshmi, Siva and Devi are covered, along with trnslation in English by PR Kannan.

pdf file here


Sastras

Smritimuktaphalam – Canto 1

SMRITIMUKTAPHALAM- Canto 1- VARNASRAMA DHARMA KANDAM”- Translation in English.Translated to English by PR Kannan, this Nibandhana’ book compiled by Vaidyanatha Dikshitar and titled ‘SMRITIMUKTAPHALAM’, meaning ‘Pearl of Smritis’. This great work, also called ‘Vaidyanatha Dikshitiyam’, is divided into six Kandams, the first being ‘Varnasrama Dharma Kandam’. Dharmas for people in the four Varnas and Asramas have been dealt with in great detail here, citing not only the views of various Rishis, but also Vedas, Puranas, Dharmasutras, previous Nibandhana books etc. together with the compiler’s own explanation as required.

book with www.simshuba.com


Common Dharmas in Manusmriti

COMMON DHARMAS IN MANUSMRITI – Compilation of Samskrit verses with translation in English.Manusmriti is a book of laws, authored by the earliest and the most authoritative Law-giver, Bhagavan Manu. This book derives its authority from the Vedas and lays down rules of conduct and procedures of rituals for individuals in different walks of life. Known also as Dharmasastra, this unique book deals with human life right from birth to death. In Manusmriti there are many verses dealing with Samanya Dharmas, eternal rules of conduct, applicable to all humans at all times. These verses with translation in English by PR Kannan are presented.

pdf file here; book with www.simshuba.com


"Everything You Want to Know about Pitru Karma"

Everything You Want to Know about Pitru Karma. In order to apprise the present generation of the various essential aspects of the rituals connected with Kriyas and Sraaddhas in Pitru Karma in their authoritative perspective, a summary in English of the same is presented here to serve as an introductory guide.

Brief sections on ‘Aasoucha Sangraham’ and ‘Gaya Sraaddha’ have been added.

Everything You Want to Know about Pitru Karma published by Giri Traders


Puranas

Sri Amaranatha Mahatmyam – in English and in Tamil

AmaranathaMahatmyamPuranic stories connected with the various kshetras en route Amaranatha Cave. Samskrit verses with English and Tamil translation by PR Kannan.

pdf file here;
book with Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham srikamakotikosasthanam@gmail.com.


Sri Amaranatha Yatra Chitrakatha

Explaining Amaranatha Mahatmyam through series of pictures for children

Available with Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam srikamakotikosasthanam@gmail.com


Sri Krishnaveni Mahatmyam – in English and in Tami

Puranic stories connected with the origin and greatness of river Krishna, including episodes relating to various tirthas along the river route.

English pdf file here;
Tamil pdf file here;
book with Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham srikamakotikosasthanam@gmail.com (Alternative download DOCX) | PDF)


Sri Kaveri Mahima and Stotras

Lang: English / Sanskrit, Sourced from Sri Kaveri Rahasyam by Sri P. Mahadeva Iyer and Sri TulaKaveri Mahatmyam by Sri P. R. Kannan.

Pdf file here;
book with www.simshuba.com


Sri Kaveri Snanam and Pooja Paddhati

Lang: Tamil /English / Sanskrit, Sourced from Sri Kaveri Rahasyam by Sri P. Mahadeva Iyer and Sri TulaKaveri Mahatmyam by Sri P. R. Kannan.

Pdf file here;
book with www.simshuba.com


Sri Kanchi Mahima

All about the greatness of Kanchi from ancient literature, in English. Released by Sri Kanchi Acharyal on Aradhana day, 7th March 2020


Sri Sindhu Nada Mahatmyam

Summary in English of extracts from Vedas and Puranas. Released by Sri Kanchi Acharyal on Aradhana day, 7th March 2020


Sri Gurubhujanga Stotram

with detailed commentary in English- Essence of Advaita couched beautifully in the form of Stotram to Adi Sankara.


Gita Sundaram

(Meenakshi Sundareswara Ashtapadi) Samskrit verses with translation and notes in English. Released by Sri Kanchi Acharyal on Aradhana day, 7th March 2020


Stotras

Shankara Stotra Makaranada

Lecture Notes of commentary on 25 select Stotras of Adi Shankara, with word-by-word meaning and detailed explanation

Shankara Stotra Makaranada 1 Shankara Stotra Makaranada 2

Available with Giri Traders Vol 1, Vol 2


Adi Shankara Ashtottara Satanamavali

Commentary by Brahmasri Aangarai Ranganatha Sastrigal, Translated by P. R. Kannan

Adi Shankara Ashtottara Satanamavali

Available with Giri Traders


Sri Lalita Trisati

Commentary in English, with original Samskrit verses.

Lalita Trishati Available with Giri Traders


Sri Gurubhujanga Stotram

A Stotra on Adi Sankaracharya, author unknown, with English commentary by P. R. Kannan

pdf file here;


Sri Guru Kartikeya Stuti

A rare Stuti by Charanagiri Swamiji, with English translation.

pdf file here;


Bhavani Bharati

Bhavani Bharati A rare book of 99 verses in Samskrit by Sri Aurobindo, brimming with Desa bhakti and Devi bhakti, presented with Tamil translation. Full of rich imagery, very moving and inspiring. Bharat Mata is shown as Devi incarnate.

Book includes Sri Aravindopanishad.

pdf file here;
book with www.simshuba.com


Mangalambika Suprabhatam

Beautiful Stuti on Mangalambika of Kumbakonam, with English translation.

pdf file here;


Additional Translated Stotras


General Samskrit Literature

Balabodha Sangraham - 1

An Introduction to Vedas, Forty Samskaras, Brahmavidya Guru Parampara, and Adi Sankaracharya and his Sishyas.

pdf file here;


Balabodha Sangraham - 2

An Introduction to Panchangam, Advaita Vidyacharyas, and Mahakavis of Samskrit.

pdf file here;


Balabodha Sangraham - 3

Greatness of Agni Upasana in Sanatana Dharma.

pdf file here;


Other Books

Fifty Recent Outstanding Initiatives - Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham

An attempt is made here to choose and present, on the occasion of the fiftyfirst Jayanthi of Jagadguru Pujyasri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Sankaracharya Swamigal, fifty outstanding initiatives of the Peetham of recent years to serve purely as a guide and an illustration.

pdf file here;


Sri Jayendra Vijayam

A multifaceted personality, simplicity personified- that is Pujya Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji in a nutshell. His one trait, which none, who has had his fleeting darshan even once, will miss is his geniality and the infectious and bewitching smile on his lustrous face. This book covering his early life, Vijaya Yatras upto the year 1987, and his teachings and Srimatham activities brings out all the above facets of his personality.

pdf file here; book with Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham


Jagadguru Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji – An Offering

This book gives a brief life history of Swamiji and covers his various activities in the cause of renaissance of Sanatana Dharma. Swamiji’s total personality, impressive and inspiring, is brought out.

pdf file here; book with Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham


Jaya Ghosha

Jaya Ghosha used in Kanchi Srimatham on various sacred occasions – Samskrit with English translation.

pdf file here;


Ilayathangudi Mahatmyam

Ilasai Puranam, English translation of the book written in Tamil by Kalanidhi Vilasamani R. Visvanatha Iyer

pdf file here;


  • Articles (mostly translated from Tamil)
  • Articles in Dilip magazine as Editor in Chief
  • Articles in Tamil

    Other books available with simshuba.com


    Discourses available in Youtube

    Sri P. R. Kannan has been delivering religious discourses in Tamil, English and Hindi in Mumbai, Chennai, Pune, Abu Dhabi and other places on many topics including Bhagavad Gita, Skanda Puranam, Srimad Bhagavatham, Devi Bhagavatham, Valmiki Ramayanam, Adhyatma Ramayanam, Sripada Saptati, Krishna Karnamritam, Devi Mahatmyam, Guru Gita, Sankara Vijayam, Ganesa, Siva, Subramania, Vishnu, Krishna, Anjaneya, Saints etc.

    PR Kannan Youtube Channel

    Many of these are available on youtube. See links below: