Nine common scriptures (Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Vedas, Mahabharata, Bhagavat Puran, Uddhava Gita, Shiva Sahsranama, Nine Short Upanishads, Yoga Vasishtam, and Vivekachudamani are presented here for those who want to learn and fully understand Hinduism, and Indian culture, way of life and thinking. Hindu religion has more scriptures than can be read in one life time. Vedas are the source of most Hindu scriptures. There are also many other minor scriptures or writings. The Gita and Ramayana are the two that one should read first.