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The Harvard Oriental Series is a prestigious compilation of academic publications focused on the exploration of Asian languages, literatures, and cultures. Founded in 1891 by Charles Rockwell Lanman, who served as a professor of Sanskrit at Harvard University, the series seeks to offer critical editions, translations, and scholarly analyses of important texts from diverse Asian traditions, encompassing Indian, Tibetan, Southeast Asian, and East Asian cultures.
This series encompasses a broad spectrum of fields, including philology, history, religion, philosophy, and literature. It has featured significant works on classical texts such as the Vedas, Upanishads, Buddhist scriptures, and other essential literary and religious documents. The Harvard Oriental Series is esteemed within the academic community for its rigorous scholarship and its substantial contributions to the comprehension of Asian civilizations.
Published by the Department of Sanskrit and Indian Studies at Harvard University, the series remains an indispensable resource for scholars and students engaged in Asian studies across the globe.

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1 The Jataka-Mala
2 Samkhya-Pravacana-Bhasya
3 Buddhism in Translations
4 Rajasekhara’s Karpuramanjari
5 The Brhad-devata attributed to Saunaka Part 1
6 The Brhad-devata attributed to Saunaka Part 2
7 Atharva Veda Samhita Part 1
8 Atharva Veda Samhita Part 2
9 Mrcchakatika by Shudraka
12 The Panchatantra of Purnabhadra Part 2
13 The Panchatantra of Purnabhadra Part 3
14 The Panchatantra of Purnabhadra Part 4
15 Kiratarjuniya of Bharavi
17 The Yoga-System of Patanjali
18 The Veda of the Black Yajus School Part 1
20 Rig-Veda Repetitions
21 Rama’s Later History or Uttara-Rama-Charita by Bhavabhuti
24 Rig-Veda Repetitions, Parts 2 and 3
25 Rigveda Brahmanas
26 Vikrama’s Adventures Part 1
27 Vikrama’s Adventures Part 2
29 Buddhist Legends Part 2
31 The Religion and Philosophy of the Veda and Upanishads Part 1
37 Buddha’s Teachings
38-39 The Bhagavad Gita