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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(""" | |
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### 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. | |
""") |