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import streamlit as st

# Set page config
st.set_page_config(page_title="About Sources", page_icon="📚")

# Custom CSS
st.markdown("""
<style>
.main-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #c0392b;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.section-header {
    color: #3f51b5;
    margin-top: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
}
.subsection-header {
    color: #3f51b5;
    margin-top: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}
.source-container {
    background-color: #f8faff;
    border: 1px solid #e1e4f2;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 20px;
    margin: 15px 0;
}
.featured-saints {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e1e4f2;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 15px;
    margin: 15px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.tradition-section {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
</style>
<div class="main-title">About Sources</div>
""", unsafe_allow_html=True)

# Introduction
st.markdown("""
This application draws from a rich tapestry of spiritual wisdom found in classical texts, 
philosophical treatises, and the teachings of revered saints and spiritual masters across centuries.
The knowledge presented here spans multiple traditions, schools of thought, and spiritual lineages
that have flourished in the Indian subcontinent and beyond.
""")

# Sacred Texts Section
st.markdown('<h2 class="section-header">Sacred Literature</h2>', unsafe_allow_html=True)

st.markdown("""
The foundational texts consulted for this application include works that have guided spiritual seekers
for centuries, providing insights into the nature of consciousness, reality, and the divine path.
""")

with st.expander("Scriptures", expanded=True):
    st.markdown("""
    - **The Vedas**: Ancient sacred texts including the Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda, and Atharva Veda.
    - **Upanishads**: Philosophical texts forming the theoretical basis for Hinduism.
    - **Śrīmad Bhāgavatam**: Sacred text centered on Lord Krishna and his devotees.
    - **Bhagavad Gita**: Sacred dialogue between Lord Krishna and Arjuna on the battlefield.
    - **Puranas**: Ancient texts embodying stories of the universe's creation, genealogies of kings, heroes, sages, and demigods.
    - **Sutras**: Aphoristic texts containing essential teachings in condensed form.
    - **Dharmaśāstras**: Ancient legal texts prescribing codes of conduct, laws, ethics, and duties for individuals and society.
    - **Agamas**: Traditional texts concerning temple construction, deity worship, and philosophical doctrines.
    """)

with st.expander("Philosophical & Devotional Traditions", expanded=True):
    st.markdown("""
    - **Bhakti**: Texts and commentaries on the path of devotion.
    - **Vedanta**: Works on the philosophical system concerned with self-realization.
    - **Yoga**: Texts on the discipline of physical, mental, and spiritual practices.
    - **Patanjali**: Writings outlining the philosophy and practice of yoga.
    - **Shakti & Shaktha**: Texts focused on divine feminine energy.
    - **Tantra**: Works on esoteric traditions and practices.
    - **South Indian Vaishnavism**: Texts from the Sri Vaishnava tradition including works of Ramanuja and the Divya Prabandham.
    """)

with st.expander("Historical Epics", expanded=True):
    st.markdown("""
    - **The Mahabharata**: Ancient epic containing philosophical discourses, including the Bhagavad Gita.
    - **The Ramayana**: Epic telling the story of Lord Rama, embodying dharma and ideal conduct.
    """)

# Saints and Spiritual Masters Section
st.markdown('<h2 class="section-header">Saints and Spiritual Masters</h2>', unsafe_allow_html=True)

st.markdown("""
The teachings of numerous saints and spiritual masters inform this application. Their experiential 
wisdom offers profound insights into the spiritual journey.
""")

st.markdown('<div class="featured-saints">', unsafe_allow_html=True)
st.markdown("""
### Primary Teachers
The following masters constitute the core source of teachings in this application:

Sri Ramakrishna, Swami Vivekananda, Sri Ramana Maharshi, Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, 
Paramhansa Yogananda, Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri, Shri Lahiri Mahashaya, Sri Aurobindo, 
Sri Sri Ma Anandamayi, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda, 
Baba Neeb Karori, Baba Lokenath, Shri Sai Baba, Bhagawan Nityananda, 
Swami Muktananda, and Swami Sivananda
""")
st.markdown('</div>', unsafe_allow_html=True)

# Create expandable sections for different traditions
with st.expander("Advaita Vedanta & Self-Inquiry", expanded=False):
    st.markdown("""
    - Sri Ramana Maharshi.
    - Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj.
    - Sankara (Adi Shankaracharya).
    - Swami Vivekananda.
    - Sri Ramakrishna.
    - Swami Sivananda.
    - Swami Rama Tirtha.
    - Akalkot Swami.
    - Swami Dayananda Saraswati.
    - Swami Swayamprakasa Brahmendra Saraswati.
    - Vidyaranya.
    - Appayya Dikshitar.
    - Sadasiva Brahman.
    """)

with st.expander("Bhakti & Sant Tradition", expanded=False):
    st.markdown("""
    - Sant Tukaram Maharaj.
    - Goswami Tulsidas.
    - Sant Kabir Das.
    - Sant Dnyaneshwar (Jnanadev).
    - Jayadeva.
    - Shri Sant Namdev Maharaj.
    - Sant Narahari Sonar.
    - Sant Janabai.
    - Sant Chokhamela.
    - Sant Ravidas.
    - Bhagat Pipa.
    - Sant Narsi Meheta.
    - Mira Bai.
    - Sakubai.
    - Muktabai.
    - Ekanath.
    - Samartha Ramdas.
    - Dadu.
    - Śrī Caitanya (Gauranga).
    - Ramananda.
    - Nimbarka.
    - Vallabha.
    - Madhva.
    - Saint Haridas.
    - Bhadrachalam Ramdas.
    - Potana.
    - His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda.
    """)

with st.expander("Yoga & Kriya Yoga Lineage", expanded=False):
    st.markdown("""
    - Shri Lahiri Mahashaya.
    - Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri.
    - Paramhansa Yogananda.
    - Baba Lokenath.
    - Dattatreya.
    - Yogi Bhusanda.
    - Yogi Jaigisavya.
    - Yogi Mukund Rai.
    - Joga Paramanand.
    - Guru Gorakhnath.
    - Guru Matsyendranath.
    - Changdev Maharaj.
    """)

with st.expander("Modern Indian Saints", expanded=False):
    st.markdown("""
    - Sri Aurobindo.
    - Sri Sri Ma Anandamayi.
    - Baba Neeb Karori.
    - Shri Sai Baba.
    - Bhagawan Nityananda.
    - Swami Muktananda.
    - Baba Shri Trailangaswami.
    - Narayana Guru.
    - Ramalinga Swami.
    - Raghavendra Swami.
    - Sundaresa Swami.
    - Saint Gudidi Baba.
    - Shri Raukhdiya Baba.
    - Shri Harshdev Puri Maharaj.
    - Khaki Baba.
    - Sombari Baba Maharaj.
    - Hairakhan Baba.
    - Bal Brahmachari Maharaj.
    """)

with st.expander("Tamil Saints & Nayanars", expanded=False):
    st.markdown("""
    - Thirumula Nayanar.
    - Appar (Thirunavukkarasar).
    - Sundaramurti.
    - Thiru Jnana Sambandhar.
    - Manickavasagar.
    - Pattinathu Pillayar.
    - Thayumanavar.
    - Thiruvalluvar.
    """)

with st.expander("Alvar Saints", expanded=False):
    st.markdown("""
    - Periyalwar.
    - Nammalwar.
    - Kulasekhara Alwar.
    - Thondaradippodi Alwar.
    - Thiruppan Alwar.
    - Thirumangai Alwar.
    - Thirumazhisai Alwar.
    - Andal.
    - Saint Alavandar.
    - Ramanuja.
    """)

with st.expander("Karnataka Saints & Haridasas", expanded=False):
    st.markdown("""
    - Kanak Das.
    - Purandara Das.
    - Vyasaraja.
    - Gorakumbar.
    - Tyagaraja.
    - Nilakantha Dikshitar.
    """)

with st.expander("Sikh Gurus", expanded=False):
    st.markdown("""
    - Guru Nanak.
    - Guru Angad.
    - Guru Amardas.
    - Guru Ramdas.
    - Guru Arjun Singh.
    - Guru Har Govind.
    - Guru Har Rai.
    - Guru Har Kishan.
    - Guru Tej Bahadur.
    - Guru Govind Singh.
    """)

with st.expander("Ancient Sages & Seers", expanded=False):
    st.markdown("""
    - Maharshi Vyasa.
    - Sage Yajnavalkya.
    - Sage Nagnath.
    - Sage Satyanath.
    - Sage Riddhgiri.
    - Sri Kurmadas.
    - Sant Jagamitra Naga.
    """)

with st.expander("Buddhist & Jain Teachers", expanded=False):
    st.markdown("""
    - Buddha.
    - Mahavira.
    - Parsvanatha.
    - Milarepa of Tibet.
    """)

with st.expander("Sufi & Islamic Saints", expanded=False):
    st.markdown("""
    - Jalal-ud-din Rumi.
    - Mansoor.
    - Shams Tabriez.
    - Bulla Shah.
    - Rabia.
    """)

with st.expander("Western & Other Traditions", expanded=False):
    st.markdown("""
    - Zoroaster.
    - Confucius.
    - Jesus.
    - Saint Augustine.
    - Saint Francis of Assisi.
    - Saint Francis Xavier.
    - The Saintly King Bijal.
    - Akha.
    - Avadayakkal.
    - Nandanar.
    - Vilwamangal.
    - Yogi Vemana.
    - Appayyacharya.
    - Madalasa.
    - Saint Arunagiri.
    - Damaji.
    """)

# Attribution note
st.markdown("""
---

### A Note on Attribution

The wisdom contained in this application comes from the teachings, writings, and oral traditions
of these masters and texts. We have made every effort to respectfully represent their teachings 
while acknowledging that any errors in interpretation are our own.

The inclusion of a teacher or text in this list does not imply endorsement of this application 
by that teacher, their lineage, or representatives. It merely indicates that their teachings 
have contributed to our understanding and have been included in our knowledge base.

We encourage users to seek out the original texts and teachings for deeper study and to support 
the publishers and organizations that continue to make these precious teachings available.
""")