Shodash Granth: The 16 Treatises
The Shodash Granth is a collection of 16 short Sanskrit texts written by Shri Vallabhacharya. They form the philosophical bedrock of Pushtimarg. Key texts include:
1. Yamunashtakam: Praise of Shri Yamunaji, the goddess of grace.
2. Balabodha: Guidance for spiritual beginners.
3. Siddhant Muktavali: Defining the path of devotion.
4. Pushtipravahamaryada: Classifying human souls.
5. Siddhant Rahasya: Revealing the secret vows of Brahmasambandh.
6. Navaratnam: Nine verses to remove anxiety.
7. Antahkaranaprabodh: Instructing one's own heart.
8. Vivekdhairyashray: Practicing patience and discrimination in adversity.
9. Krushnashray: Taking refuge in Krishna during the dark age.
10. Chatuhshloki: The four basic rules of life.
11. Bhaktivardhini: Cultivating the vine of love.
12. Jalabhed: Classifying seekers based on spiritual characteristics.
13. Panchapadyani: Five verses on spiritual categories.
14. Sannyasanirnay: Deconstruction of renunciation.
15. Nirodhalakshanam: Becoming absorbed in God's pastimes.
16. Sevaphal: The spiritual fruits of rendering sewa.
1. Yamunashtakam: Praise of Shri Yamunaji, the goddess of grace.
2. Balabodha: Guidance for spiritual beginners.
3. Siddhant Muktavali: Defining the path of devotion.
4. Pushtipravahamaryada: Classifying human souls.
5. Siddhant Rahasya: Revealing the secret vows of Brahmasambandh.
6. Navaratnam: Nine verses to remove anxiety.
7. Antahkaranaprabodh: Instructing one's own heart.
8. Vivekdhairyashray: Practicing patience and discrimination in adversity.
9. Krushnashray: Taking refuge in Krishna during the dark age.
10. Chatuhshloki: The four basic rules of life.
11. Bhaktivardhini: Cultivating the vine of love.
12. Jalabhed: Classifying seekers based on spiritual characteristics.
13. Panchapadyani: Five verses on spiritual categories.
14. Sannyasanirnay: Deconstruction of renunciation.
15. Nirodhalakshanam: Becoming absorbed in God's pastimes.
16. Sevaphal: The spiritual fruits of rendering sewa.
