There comes a time in life when we begin looking beyond material success and start asking deeper questions. What is the purpose of life? What is dharma? How should we deal with difficult situations? Why do good actions matter? What is the meaning of devotion, karma and liberation? Sanatan Dharma has preserved profound answers to these questions through its sacred literature. For someone beginning a spiritual journey, however, the sheer number of Hindu scriptures and spiritual texts can feel overwhelming. The good news is that you do not need to read everything at once. A few foundational books can provide a beautiful starting point for understanding Hindu philosophy, devotion, dharma and the spiritual way of life. In this guide, we will look at five important Hindu spiritual books that beginners can explore. These include the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Vishnu Sahasranama and the Upanishads. Each text has a different purpose and teaches a different aspect of spiritual...